Comparison
Trello is the simplest friendly kanban — great for light boards, thin as a tracker. Asana adds projects, timelines, and reporting, but still isn't built for engineering depth.
Asana vs Trello, in short
| Feature | Asana | Trello | Planoda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 2 users (tightened) | 10 boards, unlimited cards | Generous (3 / 1k / 3 proj) |
| Starting price | $10.99+ | $5 / $10 / $17.50 | $10 / $20 |
Verified directly against Asana's and Trello's public pricing pages and product documentation by Planoda's founder, last reviewed 2026-07-20. Where a tool offers a weaker version we say "Partial" / "Limited" rather than a flat no.
The honest verdict
Planoda keeps Trello's board simplicity as one view of the same data, then adds the issues, estimates, and roadmaps Asana lacks for software teams.
Where we'd tell you to pick one of them instead
Planoda is also pre-launch — both tools above have a production track record we don't have yet.
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FAQ
The questions teams ask when choosing between Asana, Trello, and Planoda.
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