{"id":2854,"date":"2023-05-22T06:00:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T06:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=2854"},"modified":"2025-01-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T00:00:00","slug":"trello-vs-asana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-asana\/","title":{"rendered":"Trello vs. Asana: What\u2019s Better in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The moment has come \u2014 you need to decide which <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/project-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management tool<\/a> to use for your next project. With so many options on the market, it\u2019s no wonder you\u2019re confused about which app is the right one for you and your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is the scenario you\u2019re facing, you don\u2019t need to worry anymore. I tried out the free plans of 2 popular project management software solutions \u2014 Trello and Asana \u2014 so you don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll help you choose by getting into the basics of what both apps offer in terms of pricing, UI\/UX, features, support, and security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-vs-Asana-cover-3.png\" alt=\"Trello vs Asana - cover\" class=\"wp-image-10891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-vs-Asana-cover-3.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-vs-Asana-cover-3-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-vs-Asana-cover-3-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-vs-Asana-cover-3-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-vs-Asana-cover-3-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human reviewers try out each app and follow strict guidelines while writing about the comparisons. We follow a transparent, clear, and systematic methodology, so that every review is objective and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-main-differences-between-trello-and-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the main differences between Trello and Asana?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main differences between Trello and Asana are that <strong>Trello is cheaper, less complicated, and more suitable for simple projects<\/strong>, while <strong>Asana is more complex and offers a wider range of functionalities intended for larger projects and cross-functional teams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick overview of these 2 apps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Trello<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Asana<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td>Free plan<br>Paid plans start at $5\/user\/month (billed annually)<\/td><td>Free plan<br>Paid plans start at $10.99\/user\/month (billed annually)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Available for<\/strong><\/td><td>Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android<\/td><td>Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User interface<\/strong><\/td><td>Intuitive, interactive, simple<\/td><td>More complex, but uncluttered<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Task management&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Simple and intuitive<br>Suitable for simpler projects<\/td><td>Well organized with more advanced features&nbsp;<br>Suitable for cross-functional teams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Team collaboration<\/strong><\/td><td>Communication within the comments section <br>Notifications<\/td><td>Built-in communication channels&nbsp;<br>Notifications<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Progress tracking&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Watch feature<br>Status labels&nbsp;<br>Task checklists<\/td><td>Milestones<br>Dashboards&nbsp;<br>Goals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Administration<\/strong><\/td><td>All team members are in control of the Workspace settings with the free plan<\/td><td>Admins manage the organization settings through the Admin Console<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>200+ integrations&nbsp;<br>Power-Ups<\/td><td>300+ integrations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>2-factor authentication&nbsp;<br>Data encryption&nbsp;<br>Relevant certifications<br>Atlassian Guard&nbsp;<\/td><td>2-factor authentication<br>Data encryption&nbsp;<br>Relevant certifications<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support<\/strong><\/td><td>Knowledge base, blog, articles, and guides&nbsp;<br>24\/7 support (Enterprise plan)<\/td><td>Tutorials, forums, guides, and support forms&nbsp;<br>24\/7 support (Enterprise plan)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-trello\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Trello?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In April 2024, Trello introduced:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI for its Premium and Enterprise accounts, which can help you identify <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/action-items\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">action items<\/a> within a text and improve your writing, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collapsable lists and list colors to help you visually <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/how-to-stay-organized-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organize your work<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Asana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the fall 2024 release, Asana implemented various updates, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved workflows with manual triggers, dashboards, and automation enhancements,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streamlined portfolio management with automatization, upgraded executive summaries and dashboards, etc., and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-powered smart chats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"trello-vs-asana-main-features-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trello vs. Asana: Main features comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for my full reviews of these 2 project management tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asana-is-pricier-than-trello-but-offers-more-on-the-free-plan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana is pricier than Trello, but offers more on the free plan&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Trello and Asana offer free plans with basic features. However, chances are you\u2019ll have to upgrade to some of the paid versions if your project is more complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/trello-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello\u2019s pricing plans<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Trello plan<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Yearly subscription<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly subscription<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Free<\/strong><\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/td><td>$5\/user\/month<\/td><td>$6\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Premium<\/strong><\/td><td>$10\/user\/month<\/td><td>$12.50\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enterprise<\/strong><\/td><td>Depends on the number of users<\/td><td>Depends on the number of users<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Trello\u2019s free plan is available for up to 10 people per workspace and includes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10 boards per workspace,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited cards,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An unlimited activity log,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2-factor authentication, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana, on the other hand, has a free and 4 paid plans, which means you will likely find an option that works for you. But <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/asana-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana\u2019s paid plans<\/a> are noticeably more expensive than Trello\u2019s. Take a look:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Asana plan<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Yearly subscription<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly subscription<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Personal<\/strong><\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><td>$10.99\/user\/month<\/td><td>$13.49\/user\/month&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Advanced<\/strong><\/td><td>$24.99\/user\/month<\/td><td>$30.49\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enterprise&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>POA<\/td><td>POA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enterprise+<\/strong><\/td><td>POA<\/td><td>POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In Asana\u2019s free plan, you can collaborate with up to 10 teammates and enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlimited tasks and projects,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An unlimited activity log,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List, Board, and Calendar views,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-factor identification, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in how SaaS companies determine their pricing? You can learn about it in the following post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/pricing-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17+ Pricing Strategies: The Ultimate Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-landing-3 pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free Trello alternative            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Not happy with Trello? Get unlimited users, spaces, boards, and items by signing up for Plaky by CAKE.com today.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asanas-interface-is-not-too-complex-but-trellos-is-much-simpler\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana\u2019s interface is not too complex, but Trello\u2019s is much simpler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Trello had intended to make <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-task-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task management<\/a> easy, it certainly managed to do so. Its user interface is super easy to navigate \u2014 it took me no time at all to get the hang of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To compare, Asana\u2019s interface is more complex than Trello\u2019s, but that\u2019s understandable considering the more advanced features it offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In essence, Trello functions as a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/kanban-project-management\/#Whats_a_Kanban_board\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanban board<\/a> where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boards are your projects,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cards are your project tasks, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lists are your groups of tasks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I managed to navigate through Trello\u2019s Boards without any hiccups.The drag-and-drop method of moving cards across the board worked for me \u2013 I created a \u2018Backlog\u2019, \u2018To Do\u2019, \u2018Doing\u2019, and \u2018Done\u2019 lists and just dragged each task as it progressed from one stage to the next.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from its intuitive interface, Trello\u2019s other advantage is that you can unleash your creativity and personalize your Trello boards. For instance, I especially enjoyed:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adding colored labels to the board,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing backgrounds, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding stickers to cards.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trellos-interface-1.jpg\" alt=\"Trello's user interface\" class=\"wp-image-10153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trellos-interface-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trellos-interface-1-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trellos-interface-1-1024x487.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trellos-interface-1-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trellos-interface-1-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trello&#8217;s user interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That said, even with slightly more advanced features than Trello, Asana still manages to maintain an uncluttered look. Though it took me more time to get accustomed to it, once I got used to it, I found Asana\u2019s interface easy enough to navigate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana\u2019s homepage is well organized, providing you with an easy route to your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goals,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasks,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comments that mention you, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonus: both apps offer customizable templates, so you don\u2019t need to start any of your projects from scratch if you don\u2019t want to.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-User-Interface-min.png\" alt=\"Asana User Interface\" class=\"wp-image-3660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-User-Interface-min.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-User-Interface-min-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-User-Interface-min-1024x513.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-User-Interface-min-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-User-Interface-min-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana User Interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to see how Asana compares to other similar tools, we\u2019ve got you covered \u2014 check out the following posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/asana-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana vs. monday.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/clickup-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wrike-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrike vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/notion-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion vs. Asana<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/asana-vs-jira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana vs. Jira<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/plaky-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"asana-has-more-task-management-options-than-trello\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asana has more task management options than Trello<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although both Trello and Asana can cater to most of your task management needs, they are not suitable for the same types of projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trello is better suited for projects that consist of similar types of tasks that progress the same way. On the other hand, Asana is a better solution if your team often works on more complex projects that have tasks of varying lengths and scope.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-landing-4 pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free task management software            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Handle all kinds of projects with ease. Try Plaky by CAKE.com today!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-4@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-4.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Task cards in Trello are well designed and offer all kinds of information such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Members,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labels,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checklists,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dates,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attachments,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comments, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, even though Trello has various views \u2014 Board, Timeline, Table, Calendar, Dashboard, and Workspace view \u2014 for anything more than a Board view, you need to have a Premium plan <em>at least<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, that\u2019s a major letdown right there. With different projects and different teams comes a need for different views. Yet, even if you pay for the Standard plan, you\u2019re limited only to the Board view.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"997\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Task-card-in-Trello-1.jpg\" alt=\"Example of a task card shown in Trello project management software\" class=\"wp-image-10157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Task-card-in-Trello-1.jpg 997w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Task-card-in-Trello-1-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Task-card-in-Trello-1-851x1024.jpg 851w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Task-card-in-Trello-1-768x924.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Task-card-in-Trello-1-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Task card in Trello<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see how Trello fares against other tools on the market? We\u2019ve got you covered \u2014 check out the following articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-jira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. Jira<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. monday.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-clickup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. ClickUp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/plaky-vs-trello\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky vs. Trello<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In Asana, on the other hand, I could view my project in the form of a List, Board, or a Calendar for free. There are also Timeline, Gantt Chart, Goals, and Portfolio views available on paid plans. So, if you want to organize your tasks and projects in various ways, Asana is the way to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing I enjoyed in Asana is the My Tasks section, where I could see all my tasks neatly organized. In this section, I get to check which tasks are due today, tomorrow, or next week, as well as tasks that have recently been assigned to me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/My-tasks-in-Asana-1.jpeg\" alt=\"My Tasks feature shown in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-10160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/My-tasks-in-Asana-1.jpeg 762w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/My-tasks-in-Asana-1-191x300.jpeg 191w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/My-tasks-in-Asana-1-650x1024.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/My-tasks-in-Asana-1-8x12.jpeg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My tasks in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"trello-supports-basic-team-collaboration-while-asana-has-built-in-communication-channels\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trello supports basic team collaboration, while Asana has built-in communication channels&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Trello and Asana have comments sections within tasks for easier team communication. However, Asana offers more options to communicate directly within the app, e.g., by sending direct messages to your teammates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While testing Trello for team communication and collaboration features, I found you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leave comments within task cards,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add attachments to cards,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tag @someone (or an entire @card or @board) and instantly notify them of any updates,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set deadline reminders,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave emoji reactions to comments, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get notified of any changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I think these are all, more or less, enough for an average team\u2019s communication needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019re looking for a way to directly communicate with your team members, Trello isn\u2019t going to work for you. In that case, you may want to check out Asana.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Comments-in-Trello-1.jpg\" alt=\"Adding comments in Trello project management software\" class=\"wp-image-10166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Comments-in-Trello-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Comments-in-Trello-1-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Comments-in-Trello-1-802x1024.jpg 802w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Comments-in-Trello-1-768x980.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Comments-in-Trello-1-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comments in Trello<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Communication within Asana is organized into 3 levels. You can communicate with your <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project team members<\/a> by starting a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Task,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team conversation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you can add team members to a task where they can comment and reply to comments related to that task. You can also @mention someone from the team, and they\u2019ll get notified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, within every project, there is space for conversation where all communication related to that project takes place. While there, you can also post comments and attach relevant documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to sending direct messages to individual team members, Asana users also get access to the My Teams section, where they can exchange messages with specific teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I like to communicate with my teammates often, I found Asana\u2019s built-in communication channels to be a real advantage compared to Trello, which lacks this feature.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-conversation-in-Asana-1.jpg\" alt=\"Conversations in Asana project management software\" class=\"wp-image-10167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-conversation-in-Asana-1.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-conversation-in-Asana-1-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-conversation-in-Asana-1-856x1024.jpg 856w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-conversation-in-Asana-1-768x919.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-conversation-in-Asana-1-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Project conversation in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-default pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 pr-0\" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free Asana alternative            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Forget about Asana \u2014 choose Plaky by CAKE.com for unlimited users, boards, spaces, and items!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid px-lg-0\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"trello-and-asana-offer-different-but-efficient-ways-to-track-progress\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trello and Asana offer different but efficient ways to track progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the ways I chose to track progress in Trello was via checklists located within the Trello cards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I find these checklists highly transparent and easy to create. Though it may seem like a rather trivial feature, I like that I can see a specific percentage as an indicator of progress as I check each item as complete.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"988\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Checklist-within-a-Trello-card.png\" alt=\"Checklist within a Trello card\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Checklist-within-a-Trello-card.png 988w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Checklist-within-a-Trello-card-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Checklist-within-a-Trello-card-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Checklist-within-a-Trello-card-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Checklist within a Trello card<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a Watch feature available in Trello, which helps you track everything that happens within a project. It lets you activate notifications for all the board, list, or card changes, even if you\u2019ve not been assigned to them. Although this can be overwhelming if you work on large projects, it\u2019s very useful for tracking a small team\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"884\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Watch-feature-in-Trello-1.jpg\" alt=\"Watch feature in Trello project management software\" class=\"wp-image-10170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Watch-feature-in-Trello-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Watch-feature-in-Trello-1-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Watch-feature-in-Trello-1-1024x754.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Watch-feature-in-Trello-1-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Watch-feature-in-Trello-1-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watch feature in Trello<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Asana also offers many ways to track progress, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Milestones,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dashboards, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can transform any task into a milestone to bring more structure to your workflow. And, you can use Asana\u2019s dashboard to have all real-time project data visually displayed in one place in the form of graphs and pie charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, what I liked the most about Asana\u2019s progress tracking is that goals are divided into 3 categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you can always track your progress as you fulfill your goals, but at the same time, you can see how your work contributes to reaching your team and company\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a catch, though \u2014&nbsp; all these features are available only on Asana\u2019s paid plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-Dashboard.png\" alt=\"Asana Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-6107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-Dashboard.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-Dashboard-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-Dashboard-1024x518.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-Dashboard-768x388.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-Dashboard-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana Dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"both-apps-offer-great-administration-options-but-only-on-higher-tiers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both apps offer great administration options \u2014 but only on higher tiers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the free Trello Workspace, all members have admin status by default. This means everyone can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invite or remove Workspace members,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edit the Workspace\u2019s name and description,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete the Workspace, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While this eliminates any bottlenecks in managing the Workspace, the idea of everyone having the status of an admin makes me nervous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a team or a whole company working together, it seems irresponsible to grant every member access to change vital parts of your work organization. Moreover, there\u2019s no way for you to control who has access to sensitive information!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to have control over who can do what, you\u2019ll have to upgrade to a Premium plan, where there&#8217;s a distinction between an admin and a regular member of the organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-Workspace-settings.png\" alt=\"Trello\u2019s Workspace settings\" class=\"wp-image-6108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-Workspace-settings.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-Workspace-settings-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-Workspace-settings-1024x508.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-Workspace-settings-768x381.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Trello-Workspace-settings-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trello Workspace settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To compare, in Asana, admins manage everything through the so-called Admin console.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana admins can manage various aspects of the workspace, e.g.:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Workspace members,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which information is public or private, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who can access tasks and projects.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But, similarly to Trello, the Admin Console is available only on paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-templates pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-dark\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-dark\">\n                Advanced workspace administration            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Have complete control over who has access to confidential information in your company. Try Plaky by CAKE.com today!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-primary text-white\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-black px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"both-trello-and-asana-offer-a-decent-number-of-integrations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both Trello and Asana offer a decent number of integrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Trello and Asana integrate with other apps, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dropbox,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Drive,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GitHub, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zapier.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between Trello and Asana is that in Trello, all integrations are available on the free plan, while some of Asana\u2019s integrations, such as Salesforce and Tableau, are available only on the Enterprise plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s interesting is that Trello also offers special add-ons called Power-Ups. These are similar to integrations, but unlike them, Power-Ups are used to add features to your Trello boards, instead of bringing in or sending information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are allowed to use an unlimited number of Power-Ups per board with all plans (including the free plan), but some of them may require paying a subscription fee.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image13.png\" alt=\"Tracking time in Trello with the Clockify time tracker\" class=\"wp-image-10172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image13.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image13-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image13-1024x604.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image13-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image13-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tracking time in Trello with Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"both-trello-and-asana-are-secure-but-youll-pay-more-for-trellos-enhanced-security-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both Trello and Asana are secure, but you\u2019ll pay more for Trello\u2019s enhanced security options&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Trello and Asana meet security standards by offering 2-factor authentication and encrypted data at rest and in transit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trello possesses several certifications that prove its safety, such as SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO\/IEC 27001. The platform maintains compliance with GDPR as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if you want even more security, Trello offers Atlassian Guard \u2014 a separate subscription that provides you with enhanced security options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Atlassian Guard Standard plan ($4\/user\/month), you get (among other things) enforced 2FA and SAML single sign-on and external user security.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Premium subscription ($8\/user\/month) offers many more perks such as content scanning, data classification, and anomaly detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this will put a significant strain on your budget, especially if you have a larger team.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"861\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Atlassian-Guard-pricing.png\" alt=\"Atlassian Guard pricing\" class=\"wp-image-10175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Atlassian-Guard-pricing.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Atlassian-Guard-pricing-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Atlassian-Guard-pricing-1024x735.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Atlassian-Guard-pricing-768x551.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Atlassian-Guard-pricing-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Atlassian Guard pricing (source: atlassian.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Much like Trello, Asana also has all the relevant certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you want to enjoy more advanced security options, you can subscribe to the Enterprise plan to get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data loss prevention integration,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest invite controls, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise Key Management for your data.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image2.png\" alt=\"Asana\u2019s certifications\" class=\"wp-image-10179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image2.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image2-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image2-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image2-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s certifications (source: asana.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"both-trello-and-asana-offer-customer-support-but-24-7-support-is-limited-to-enterprise-users\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both Trello and Asana offer customer support, but 24\/7 support is limited to Enterprise users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Trello and Asana offer lots of resources in textual form to help you out when you encounter an issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your problem requires contacting their support team, you will have to be an Enterprise user in both Trello and Asana to get 24\/7 support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-landing-1 pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Top-notch customer support            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Experience 24\/7 support on both free and paid plans. Try Plaky by CAKE.com today!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Download\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/apps\">\n                    Download                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you encounter a problem in Trello, you can go through the FAQ page in the support section of the Trello app, which will help you if you\u2019re struggling with how to delete a board, filter cards, change board settings, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t find the answer there, you can contact support and send them your questions. But, you\u2019ll have to wait for your request to be processed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also separate cards in the support section for reporting bugs and requesting a feature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1855\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Trello's support section shown in its Android app\" class=\"wp-image-10181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image6-1.jpg 1855w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image6-1-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image6-1-1024x486.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image6-1-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image6-1-1536x729.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image6-1-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1855px) 100vw, 1855px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trello support<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Asana has an AI support bot that you can chat with when you need help managing your work in Asana. While this can surely be helpful, I prefer it when there is a human being on the other side, rather than AI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if you can\u2019t find a solution to your problem this way, you can submit a ticket to the Asana support team and wait for their answer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"1072\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-support-chatbot.png\" alt=\"Asana\u2019s support chatbot\" class=\"wp-image-10182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-support-chatbot.png 746w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-support-chatbot-209x300.png 209w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-support-chatbot-713x1024.png 713w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Asana-support-chatbot-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s support chatbot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, neither Trello nor Asana offer phone support, which is a big downside for me. 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So, your choice will depend on what exactly you\u2019re looking for.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, you should go for Trello if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are a beginner in the world of project management software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a small team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t plan to invest much into a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/what-is-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management<\/a> tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re running a small project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re a visual or creative type.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I believe that you may be happier with Asana if:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re looking for an advanced task management tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re running complex projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/manage-multiple-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manage multiple projects<\/a> and teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can afford to invest a bit more money into an extensive PM tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"looking-for-a-trello-or-asana-alternative-try-plaky\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for a Trello or Asana alternative? Try Plaky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If neither Trello nor Asana possesses what you are looking for, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Plaky Demo Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aHoyPj77TFg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky is a great <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/trello-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello alternative<\/a> since it offers an <strong>unlimited number of projects and tasks completely free of charge<\/strong>. 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