Notion vs Trello
A detailed, side-by-side comparison of Notion and Trello. We compare features, pricing, ease of use, and value for money to help you make the right choice in 2026.
Reviewed by the Ikaroa team · Last updated: March 2026
Quick Verdict
Notion edges ahead overall with a rating of 4.4/5. However, Trello (4.2/5) may be the better fit if you prioritise Small teams and individuals wanting simple, visual task management. Read on for the full breakdown.
Notion vs Trello at a Glance
Notion
★ 4.4Notion is a flexible workspace for notes, wikis, and databases. While not a traditional CRM, many teams build custom CRM systems using its database features.
Starting from: £0/month
Best for: Teams wanting a flexible workspace that can be moulded into a custom CRM
Read full review →Trello
★ 4.2Trello is the original Kanban board tool for project management. Owned by Atlassian, it offers a simple, visual approach to task management using boards, lists, and cards. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface makes it one of the easiest project management tools to learn, while Power-Ups extend its functionality for more complex needs.
Starting from: £0/month
Best for: Small teams and individuals wanting simple, visual task management
Read full review →Notion vs Trello Feature Comparison
Here is how Notion and Trello compare across the features that matter most. We have tested both platforms extensively across client implementations.
| Feature | Notion | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan Available | Yes | Yes |
| Starting Price | £0/month | £0/month |
| Best For | Teams wanting a flexible workspace that can be moulded into a custom CRM | Small teams and individuals wanting simple, visual task management |
| Our Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Mobile App | Yes | Yes |
| Email Marketing | No | No |
| Automation | Limited | Yes |
| Reporting | Basic | Basic |
| Integrations | Extensive | Limited |
| API Access | Yes | Limited |
| Ikaroa Exclusive Discount | N/A | N/A |
Notion vs Trello Pricing
Pricing is often the deciding factor. Here is a full breakdown of what each platform charges at every tier:
Notion Pricing
Free
£0/month
- ✓Unlimited pages
- ✓7-day page history
- ✓10 guests
Plus
£7/user/month
- ✓Everything in Free
- ✓Unlimited file uploads
- ✓30-day page history
- ✓100 guests
Business
£12/user/month
- ✓Everything in Plus
- ✓SAML SSO
- ✓90-day page history
- ✓250 guests
Enterprise
Custom
- ✓Everything in Business
- ✓Advanced security
- ✓Audit log
- ✓Unlimited page history
Trello Pricing
Free
£0/month
- ✓Unlimited cards
- ✓10 boards per workspace
- ✓Unlimited storage
- ✓250 automations/month
Standard
£4.20/user/month
- ✓Unlimited boards
- ✓Advanced checklists
- ✓Custom fields
- ✓1,000 automations/month
Premium
£8.40/user/month
- ✓Dashboard, Timeline, Calendar views
- ✓Unlimited automations
- ✓Admin controls
- ✓Priority support
Enterprise
£14.60/user/month
- ✓Unlimited workspaces
- ✓Organisation-wide permissions
- ✓Multi-board guests
- ✓Free SSO
Not sure which to pick?
Our team has implemented both Notion and Trello for clients. We can help you decide based on your specific needs.
Notion Pros and Cons
✓Pros
- •Extremely flexible and customisable
- •Beautiful, clean interface
- •Combine docs, databases, and wikis
- •Active template community
- •Good free plan
✗Cons
- •Not a dedicated CRM (requires building your own)
- •No automation without third-party tools
- •No email integration by default
- •Can become slow with large databases
- •Learning curve for advanced features
Trello Pros and Cons
✓Pros
- •Extremely easy to learn and use
- •Great free plan for individuals and small teams
- •Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
- •Large Power-Up ecosystem
- •Excellent mobile app
✗Cons
- •Limited for complex project management
- •No native Gantt charts or resource management
- •Reporting is basic
- •Can become unwieldy with many cards
- •Advanced features require Premium tier
Our Verdict: Notion vs Trello
Both Notion and Trello are solid options, but they serve different needs. Having implemented both for multiple clients, here is our recommendation:
Choose Notion if you need Teams wanting a flexible workspace that can be moulded into a custom CRM. With a starting price of £0/month and a rating of 4.4/5, it offers extremely flexible and customisable.
Choose Trello if you need Small teams and individuals wanting simple, visual task management. Starting at £0/month with a 4.2/5 rating, it excels at extremely easy to learn and use.
Still not sure? Talk to the Ikaroa team. We have helped hundreds of businesses make this exact decision, and we are happy to point you in the right direction.
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Consider Open Doors Instead
Why choose between Notion and Trello? Open Doors gives you the best features of both in one platform, for less. It is an all-in-one CRM with email marketing, SMS, funnels, booking, invoicing, automation, and more, starting at just £97/month with unlimited contacts.
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