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Motion vs Trello: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: Trello starts at $5/mo, making it $14/mo cheaper than Motion ($19/mo). Trello offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Motion vs Trello: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureMotionTrello
Starting Price$19/mo$5/mo
Number of Plans24
Free TierNoYes
Pricing Modelper-seatfreemium
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Trello is the more affordable option, starting at $5/mo compared to Motion's $19/mo. Both are Project Management tools with 6 combined pricing plans and 41 features compared.

Trello stands out with a free plan for getting started. Motion 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
Tier 1
Pro AI
$19/month
Start with Pro AI
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
Business AIPopular
$29/month
Start with Business AI
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
$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
$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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Motion

AI-powered project manager that auto-schedules your work

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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, starts at $14/mo lower ($5/mo vs $19/mo), offers 4 tiers vs 2.

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 Motion if:

  • Motion's per-seat pricing lets you match exact team size without tier gaps
  • Motion's feature bundling aligns with how Project Management teams actually work day-to-day
  • Motion better aligns with Project Management-specific workflows and team collaboration patterns

Choose Trello if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Trello starts at $5/mo, saving $14/mo compared to Motion at $19/mo
  • You need a free plan with Unlimited cards, Up to 10 boards per Workspace—Trello offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You need 4 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You want more features built-in—Trello offers 41 additional features across its plans

Trello is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $5/mo compared to Motion's $19/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Trello saving approximately $700/month. Trello offers 4 pricing tiers compared to Motion's 2, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Trello provides 41 total features versus 0 for Motion, offering a richer feature set depending on your specific needs. If controlling SaaS spend is a priority, Trello offers the better cost-to-value ratio. Consider Motion only if its unique capabilities directly address a gap Trello cannot fill.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Motion vs Trello

Which is cheaper, Motion or Trello?
As of March 2026, Trello starts at a lower price point. Motion starts at $19/mo while Trello starts at $5/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Motion have vs Trello?
Motion offers 2 pricing plans, while Trello offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Motion or Trello offer a free plan?
Trello offers a free plan, while Motion does not. If budget is a concern, Trello lets you get started at no cost.
What is the most popular Motion plan?
The Business AI plan is Motion's most popular tier, priced at $29/mo.
What pricing models do Motion and Trello use?
Motion uses a per-seat pricing model, while Trello uses freemium pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.
How do Motion and Trello compare for Project Management?
Both Motion and Trello are Project Management tools. Motion offers 2 plans starting at $19/mo, 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. Motion Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Trello Official PricingVendor pricing page

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