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Confluence vs Trello: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Confluence and Trello. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Both Confluence and Trello offer free plans. Confluence has 4 pricing tiers while Trello has 4.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Confluence vs Trello: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureConfluenceTrello
Starting PriceCustom pricing$5/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelper-seatfreemium
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Confluence and Trello are both priced at Custom pricing, making them equally accessible Project Management tools. Together they offer 8 pricing plans with 41 features compared, so the best choice comes down to which features match your needs.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget. Confluence uses per-seat pricing while Trello uses freemium pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Project Management needs.

Pricing Plans
Confluence
Confluence
Try it free
Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Start with Free
FREE
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited cards
  • Up to 10 boards per Workspace
  • Quickly capture to-dos from email, Slack, and Teams
  • Inbox
  • Unlimited Power-Ups per board
  • Unlimited storage (10MB/file)
  • 250 Workspace command runs per month
  • Custom backgrounds & stickers
  • Unlimited activity log
  • Assignee and due dates
  • iOS and Android mobile apps
  • 2-factor authentication
Start with FREE
Tier 2
Standard
Custom pricing
Start with Standard
STANDARD
$5/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited boards
  • Quickly capture to-dos from email, Slack, and Teams — powered by AI
  • Planner
  • Advanced checklists
  • Card mirroring
  • Custom Fields
  • List colors
  • Collapsible lists
  • Unlimited storage (250MB/file)
  • 1,000 Workspace command runs per month
  • Single board guests
  • Saved searches
Start with STANDARD
Tier 3
Premium
Custom pricing
Start with Premium
PREMIUM
$10/monthCheapest
Includes
  • AI
  • Views: Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, and Map
  • Workspace views: Table and Calendar
  • Unlimited Workspace command runs
  • Admin and security features
  • Workspace-level templates
  • Collections
  • Observers
  • Simple data export
Start with PREMIUM
Tier 4
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Start with Enterprise
ENTERPRISE
$18/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited Workspaces
  • Organization-wide permissions
  • Organization-visible boards
  • Public board management
  • Multi-board guests
  • Attachment permissions
  • Power-Up administration
  • Free SSO and user provisioning with Atlassian Guard
Start with ENTERPRISE

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Confluence

Team wiki and knowledge base by Atlassian for documentation

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Trello

Visual kanban boards for organizing tasks and projects

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Our Pick

Trello

Trello offers a free plan.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Trello

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Confluence if:

  • You prefer Confluence's free tier features—features
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Confluence offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • You prioritize Confluence's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Choose Trello if:

  • You prefer Trello's free tier features—Unlimited cards, Up to 10 boards per Workspace
  • You want more features built-in—Trello offers 41 additional features across its plans
  • You prioritize Trello's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Both Confluence and Trello offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: Confluence includes multiple features, while Trello includes 12 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Confluence vs Trello

How many pricing plans does Confluence have vs Trello?
Confluence offers 4 pricing plans, while Trello offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Confluence or Trello offer a free plan?
Yes, both Confluence and Trello offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Does Confluence or Trello offer custom enterprise pricing?
Confluence offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Trello lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do Confluence and Trello use?
Confluence uses a per-seat pricing model, while Trello uses freemium pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.
How do Confluence and Trello compare for Project Management?
Both Confluence and Trello are Project Management tools. Confluence offers 4 plans starting at Custom pricing, while Trello offers 4 plans starting at $5/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Project Management needs.

Sources

  1. Confluence Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Trello Official PricingVendor pricing page

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