Comparison
Linear is a fast, opinionated engineering tracker with cycles and roadmaps; Trello is the simplest friendly kanban that hits a ceiling fast as a tracker. Teams pick one for depth, the other for simplicity.
Linear vs Trello, in short
| Feature | Linear | Trello | Planoda |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI triage + summary + semantic search | Yes | Writing only | Yes |
| Free tier | Unlimited members, 2 teams / 250 issues | 10 boards, unlimited cards | Generous (3 / 1k / 3 proj) |
| Starting price | $10 / $16 | $5 / $10 / $17.50 | $10 / $20 |
Verified directly against Linear'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 makes a Trello-simple board and a Linear-grade tracker the same rows viewed two ways — engineering depth and approachable boards in one fast workspace, no migration between them.
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 Linear, Trello, and Planoda.
Ready to ship?
Free forever for small teams. Migrate from either tool in a weekend.