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Trello vs Wrike

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-03-30

Our VerdictTrello wins overall

On G2 data, Trello comes out ahead (4.4 vs Wrike's 4.2). But Wrike wins on specific use cases — so read the breakdown before deciding.

Choose Trello if…

Choose Trello if your team focuses on task management and project tracking and fits a freelancer, startup profile. Starting at $6/user/mo/user/mo with a free tier. Extremely intuitive drag-and-drop Kanban interface — virtually zero learning curve, new users productive within minutes

Choose Wrike if…

Choose Wrike if your team focuses on cross functional project management and marketing campaign management and fits a scaleup, enterprise profile. Starting at $9.8/user/mo/user/mo with a free tier. Extremely versatile work management platform — supports Gantt, Kanban, table, calendar, and workload views in a single workspace

Trello
by Atlassian
4.4
out of 5 · 13k+ G2 reviews
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Wrike
by Citrix
4.2
out of 5 · 5k+ G2 reviews
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Feature Comparison

FeatureTrelloWrike
Category
kanban
work_management
G2 Score
4.4 / 5.0Better
4.2 / 5.0
G2 Reviews
13000
4500
Free Tier
Starting Price
$6/user/moBetter
$9.8/user/mo
Mobile App
AI Features
API Access
SSO / SAML
SOC 2
Learning Curve
easy
moderate
Platforms
web, mac, windows, ios, android
web, mac, windows, ios, android

Pros & Cons

Trello

Pros
✓ Extremely intuitive drag-and-drop Kanban interface — virtually zero learning curve, new users productive within minutes
✓ Generous free tier with unlimited cards, unlimited Power-Ups, and up to 10 boards per Workspace
✓ Butler automation engine is powerful and accessible, allowing no-code workflow automation with rule-based, calendar, and due date triggers
✓ Highly visual and flexible — works for any use case from product management to wedding planning to content calendars
Cons
✗ Lacks native roadmapping, sprint planning, and backlog management — not suitable as a standalone tool for agile software development teams
✗ Boards become unwieldy with large numbers of cards (100+) — no effective way to manage complex projects at scale
✗ Limited reporting and analytics — Dashboard view only available on Premium tier, and even then lacks depth compared to dedicated PM tools

Wrike

Pros
✓ Extremely versatile work management platform — supports Gantt, Kanban, table, calendar, and workload views in a single workspace
✓ Powerful resource management and workload balancing with real-time capacity insights (Business plan and above)
✓ Built-in proofing and approval workflows for creative assets — images, videos, PDFs — making it ideal for marketing and creative teams
✓ Strong cross-tagging system allows tasks to live in multiple projects simultaneously without duplication
Cons
✗ Interface can feel overwhelming for new users — the nested folder/project/task hierarchy has a steeper onboarding curve than tools like Asana or Monday.com
✗ Free tier is very limited (5 users only) and most useful features are locked behind Business or Enterprise plans
✗ Lacks native sprint planning and Scrum-specific features — not ideal for engineering-focused agile teams

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your needs. Trello scores 4.4/5 on G2, while Wrike scores 4.2/5. Trello is better for task_management and project_tracking, while Wrike excels at cross_functional_project_management and marketing_campaign_management.
Trello starts at $6/user/mo per user/month with a free tier. Wrike starts at $9.8/user/mo per user/month with a free tier.
Trello supports 200 integrations, while Wrike supports 400.
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Data verified 2026-03-30. Some links may be affiliate links — see disclosure.