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We performed a comparison between Airtable and Trello based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Project Management Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Airtable vs. Trello Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"I am impressed with the product's user interface and integrations. It helps me to ship products very fast.""Airtable's ability to bring people from different teams and geographies together into say a master calendar, with complete control over who sees what when and in what format, is highly beneficial for communications organizations.""The scripting extension enhances the things that you can do with Airtable.""The relations and multiple-choice options are the most valuable features. For example, if I have one client but multiple projects in the same client, it's much easier to map it with Airtable than if I use a Google Sheet. The relationship between interfaces is a key feature that I use very often.""The product is very easy to use and flexible.""The solution makes it easy to structure data into simple data tables.""The sorting of the data is the best feature of Airtable. In a Google sheet I have to insert some data and Airtable provides the default option of doing it automatically.""The product helps us track activities, address complaints, and make improvements."

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"We found that the solution was available on multiple devices, has a great user experience, is simple to use, and it is available on multiple channels.""I like Trello's speed. It is more user-friendly compared to Jira. Jira is technical, whereas the management can use Trello.""I really enjoy the drag-and-drop feature.""Trello is very easy to install and set up. It is also easy to use. Its interface is excellent.""It offers a very solid service alongside its innovative features and capabilities.""The product has a lot of integrations.""The most valuable feature of Trello stems from the fact of how easy it was with it to see large visual aspects, especially when people were getting their workflow in order.""There is a huge community to help us with the issues we face while using the product."

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Cons
"Airtable needs improvement with the loading speed. It takes a lot of time to load.""The product should improve the Spanish translation.""The user interface should be more intuitive.""The interfaces provided by the company have certainly undergone significant improvements since their earlier versions. The growth and progress have been remarkable. I have personally shared numerous feedback points and observed the prompt implementation of changes within a few months, which is highly commendable. However, I must admit that I have encountered several challenges with their interfaces.""The product is slow when I try to add data to a table using API. There is also a limit on the databases.""It'd be nice if the record limit of 50,000 record limit per base on pro accounts were substantially higher.""Reporting, specifically anything involving exports, could be improved.""The product's AI feature needs improvement."

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"Trello does not provide you with as many functionalities as Jira and various third-party integrations provided by these different platforms.""The documentation is not readily accessible. It is difficult to connect with technical support. Additionally, their knowledge base seems limited.""There aren't as many tracking tools.""The dashboards and flexibility to adjust the timeline view for each task are areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement.""The tool should be able to predict the task completion dates based on the date assigned and sprint dates. It is also not commercial compared to competitors.""If there are pre-done templates or suggested templates for various fields, they would be helpful for me as a coach.""In the card area, you should not be able to modify so easily what is already written, as this can cause loss of information.""Users should be able to log their time against the tasks and visual reports should be available in Trello for time spent."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The tool's pricing is based on the number of users. The product's pricing is okay for personal use. For large organizations, pricing can be a pain. As per the first-rate plan, you need to pay 10 USD per user. The next plan would cost you 20 USD per user. If you are looking for enterprise-type plans, then you need to contact the sales team."
  • "The product is a little bit expensive."
  • "For basic usage, Airtable is an open-source tool but if you need premium features like script automation, then you need to pay for it. As my clients provide me access after buying the subscription I do not have much knowledge about pricing."
  • "We are utilizing the free version of the software, which adequately meets most of our requirements. As we explore the higher-end versions, we have noticed that the primary distinctions lie in the number of records and usage limitations. However, the free version offers comprehensive functionality, and the disparity between the free and paid versions is minimal, with only a few minor differences."
  • "The solution is not expensive."
  • "Airtable's pricing depends on the plan that you're on."
  • "The product would be expensive for customers with only one application or database."
  • "The product's price is good."
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  • "Maybe it would be better if they offered some extra tiers, so you don't have to go all the way up to the pro level."
  • "I use the free version of Trello, which is sufficient for my day to day use."
  • "I am tinkering with the free version."
  • "The free version of Trello covers all of the bases and all of our needs, so there's no cost involved for us. This is surprising for such a quality platform with no limitations on the key functionalities, though it also has a paid version."
  • "Its pricing is good. It is about $6 per license for what we use, but then there are other plans as well, such as $12 a month. I would rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing."
  • "The pricing for this solution is reasonable."
  • "We are currently using the open-source option."
  • "Paying for the solution's license is worth it only if our enterprise or organization can use Trello, integrated with some other solution, and we can have good reports."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Airtable may be an excellent tool for basic database management, but there may be better choices for your specific project management and CRM needs as a small non-profit Bitrix24 is a more… more »
    Top Answer:The product helps us track activities, address complaints, and make improvements.
    Top Answer:All the features are valuable but the data extraction is extremely helpful for automation.
    Top Answer:Unstructured data cannot be directly used; it needs to be structured first. The recording session works well, but introducing dynamic control can cause glitches and loss of control. To address this… more »
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    471
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    Average Words per Review
    526
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    Average Words per Review
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    Rating
    8.3
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    Overview

    Airtable was founded on the belief that software shouldn't dictate how you work – you should dictate how it works. Our mission is to democratize software creation by enabling anyone to build the software tools that meet their needs. Creators and creatives around the world use Airtable to do everything from cattle tracking to filmmaking, and they have great things to say.

    Our team brings experience from building and scaling products touching millions of people at Google, Facebook, Salesforce, Microsoft, Dropbox and other leading technology companies. We take pride in our product, and strive hard to provide the best possible experience for you, even if it requires creating new technologies and design paradigms along the way.

    Airtable is an independent, private company headquartered in San Francisco. The company has raised over $63 million in funding from notable investors including: CRV, Caffeinated Capital, Freestyle Capital, Data Collective, Founder Collective, CrunchFund, and Box Group.

    Trello is the visual collaboration tool that creates a shared perspective on any project. Trello’s boards, lists and cards enable you to organize and prioritize your personal and work life in a fun, flexible and rewarding way.

    Sample Customers
    Cole Haan, Expedia, BuzzFeed, Medium, Shopify, Box, JetBlue
    Pixar, Google, PayPal, Kickstarter, National Geographic, Viewbox Holdings
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Educational Organization8%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization72%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Healthcare Company3%
    Financial Services Firm3%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business70%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise65%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise74%
    Large Enterprise20%
    Buyer's Guide
    Airtable vs. Trello
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Airtable vs. Trello and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Airtable is ranked 11th in Project Management Software with 11 reviews while Trello is ranked 8th in Project Management Software with 37 reviews. Airtable is rated 8.8, while Trello is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Airtable writes "An ERP tool for project tracking with continuous improvement ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Trello writes "The solution is easy to set up, extremely stable, and is available on multiple devices". Airtable is most compared with Spreadsheet.com, Adobe Workfront and Microsoft Project, whereas Trello is most compared with Asana, Wrike, Jira, monday.com and Smartsheet. See our Airtable vs. Trello report.

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