Notion vs Trello
Notion starts at $10/user/mo and Trello at $5/user/mo on annual billing — but seat minimums, user caps, tiers and billing terms decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three setups
| Setup | Notion | Trello | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small team · 3 users | $30/mo Plus | $15/mo Standard | Trello |
| Small team · 3 users (monthly billing) | $36/mo Plus | $18/mo Standard | Trello |
| Growing team · 10 users | $100/mo Plus | $50/mo Standard | Trello |
| Growing team · 10 users (monthly billing) | $120/mo Plus | $60/mo Standard | Trello |
| Company · 50 users | $500/mo Plus | $250/mo Standard | Trello |
| Company · 50 users (monthly billing) | $600/mo Plus | $300/mo Standard | Trello |
At a glance
| Feature | Notion | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per seat | Per user |
| Watch out for | Notion Agent and AI Meeting Notes need Business — double the Plus price. | Free stops at 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $10/user/mo | $5/user/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $12/user/mo | $6/user/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Plus: per user | Standard: per user |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | Add-ons are not priced separately on the page; some plans “may not be available for every workspace”. | Atlassian Guard (SAML SSO) is a separate subscription from $4/user/mo (included on Enterprise). |
All plans
Notion
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user · max 1 |
| Plus | $12 | $10 | per user |
| Business | $24 | $20 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | — | per user |
Trello
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user · max 10 |
| Standard | $6 | $5 | per user |
| Premium | $12.50 | $10 | per user |
| Enterprise | — | $17.50 | per user |
Gotchas
Notion
- Notion Agent and AI Meeting Notes need Business — double the Plus price.
- Free is meant for one person; teams of 2+ hit block limits.
- Yearly billing saves up to 20%.
Trello
- Free stops at 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace.
- Enterprise is annual-only and the page estimates price by user count — larger teams get a quote.
- SSO needs Atlassian Guard ($4/user/mo) below Enterprise.
FAQ
Is Notion cheaper than Trello?
For 10 users, annual billing on paid plans: Notion $100/mo on Plus vs Trello $50/mo on Standard. The answer flips with team size, user caps and monthly vs annual billing — use the calculator on the project management hub for your exact team.
Do Notion and Trello have free plans?
Notion: Free plan: $0 per seat for individuals organizing personal projects; collaborative blocks are limited for 2+ members. Trello: Free plan: $0, free for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace.
How do Notion and Trello handle AI?
Notion: Plus includes a trial of Notion AI; Business adds Notion Agent, Custom Agents and AI Meeting Notes with 1,500 Standard + 500 Select credits per month. Trello: AI features are included on Standard, Premium and Enterprise; there is no separate AI usage price on the page.