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Notion vs Trello: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: Trello starts at $5/mo, making it $7/mo cheaper than Notion ($12/mo). Notion offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Notion vs Trello: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureNotionTrello
Starting Price$12/mo$5/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelper-seatfreemium
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Trello is the more affordable option, starting at $5/mo compared to Notion's $12/mo. Both are Project Management tools with 8 combined pricing plans and 71 features compared.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget. Notion 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
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Trial of Notion AI
  • Basic forms
  • Basic sites
  • Notion Calendar
  • Notion Mail (Syncs with Gmail)
  • Databases including subtasks, dependencies, custom properties and more
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
Plus
$12/month
Includes
  • Trial of Notion AI
  • Custom forms
  • Custom sites
  • Unlimited charts
  • Unlimited collaborative blocks
  • Unlimited file uploads
  • Basic integrations
Start with Plus
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
Business
$24/month
Includes
  • Notion Agent
  • AI Meeting Notes
  • Enterprise Search Beta
  • SAML SSO
  • Granular database permissions
  • Verify any page
  • Private teamspaces
  • Domain verification
  • Premium integrations
Start with Business
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
Includes
  • Zero data retention with LLM providers
  • User provisioning (SCIM)
  • Advanced security & controls
  • Audit log
  • Customer success manager
  • Security & Compliance integrations (DLP, SIEM)
  • Domain management
  • Advanced integrations
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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Notion

All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, wikis, and project management

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Trello

Visual kanban boards for organizing tasks and projects

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What Reviewers Say

Our Pick

Trello

Trello offers a free plan, starts at $7/mo lower ($5/mo vs $12/mo).

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 Notion if:

  • You prefer Notion's free tier features—Trial of Notion AI, Basic forms
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Notion offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • You want Notion's approach to incremental feature unlocking across its 4 pricing tiers

Choose Trello if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Trello starts at $5/mo, saving $7/mo compared to Notion at $12/mo
  • You prefer Trello's free tier features—Unlimited cards, Up to 10 boards per Workspace
  • You want more features built-in—Trello offers 11 additional features across its plans

Both Notion 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: Notion includes 6 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: Notion vs Trello

Which is cheaper, Notion or Trello?
As of March 2026, Trello starts at a lower price point. Notion starts at $12/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 Notion have vs Trello?
Notion offers 4 pricing plans, while Trello offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Notion or Trello offer a free plan?
Yes, both Notion and Trello offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Does Notion or Trello offer custom enterprise pricing?
Notion offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Trello lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do Notion and Trello use?
Notion uses a per-seat pricing model, while Trello uses freemium pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.
How do Notion and Trello compare for Project Management?
Both Notion and Trello are Project Management tools. Notion offers 4 plans starting at $12/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. Notion Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Trello Official PricingVendor pricing page

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