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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Project 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 Microsoft Project vs. Trello Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It is very stable. I haven't had any kind of issues with it. It is also very scalable.""The solution is very useful for project planning.""Microsoft Project is used to track the project delivery and the project management.""The built-in dashboards are powerful because they show both project and overall progress.""Dependencies (not typically effectively used in "Agile" techniques) allow understanding of actual project status and challenges.""The daily tracker is valuable.""Microsoft Project is easy to use and helps our teams visualize the evolution of our projects.""I find all the features of the solution valuable."

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"The usability of this solution is its most valuable feature. It offers a great flow of creating a business rule that allows you to just add identifiers and qualifiers.""The user interface is great. I find it very easy to create cards.""The product helps with the management of projects.""The product has a lot of integrations.""The solution is great for project management.""Trello's most valuable feature is its visuals. You can customize your board with covers and pictures. There are no restrictions in workflow columns as in Jira. It is a powerful solution to organize work. Jira is process-oriented and restrictive.""The solution is very user-friendly, where you have everything you need.""Trello is quite easy to learn. The features that are available in the current version are enough to do your basic documentation and management."

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Cons
"We need more integration with Microsoft Teams and other collaboration tools.""The stability of the solution is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement.""The full suite would be pretty expensive.""I am not that close to it anymore, but I know that there were some cut and paste issues when we were trying to move one group of roles to another, and they used to muck up the interdependencies between the tiers, rows, and other things.""I would like to see more integrations with another software tool.""We'd like to be able to see different timelines as a part of one task.""Tracking timeline, resource allocation, and monitoring are areas of concern for the tool where improvements are required.""It needs to be more comprehensive."

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"Trello wasn't a tool that offered lightning-fast speed like users wanted it to be for them.""If there are pre-done templates or suggested templates for various fields, they would be helpful for me as a coach.""The hardware configuration is limited.""Users should be able to log their time against the tasks and visual reports should be available in Trello for time spent.""Being able to export reports from Trello, general reports, or board reports, would improve the solution for me as a manager.""Trello was a little complicated initially because we didn't know how to use it, create a product backlog, or define the work items.""The documentation is not readily accessible. It is difficult to connect with technical support. Additionally, their knowledge base seems limited.""Having more integration with third party tools is an area for improvement in Trello. It would also be nice if it has a voice messaging functionality similar to what you have in WhatsApp, for quicker communication with colleagues."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I am not involved with this."
  • "I do not have personal experience with pricing or licensing of this product."
  • "You do not have to invest much in terms of configuring this solution to suit your needs."
  • "It gets expensive when having to add all of the plugins and everything that you need."
  • "It probably was $30 per license on a monthly basis. There is no additional fee."
  • "I do not remember the exact cost we paid but usually, they charge per user per month."
  • "Its price could be reduced a little."
  • "It was a three-year license deal that was reconciled on a quarterly basis. It is a reasonably priced product, and I consider that we got good value for money."
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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:Hi @Eire Zimmermann,  I helped an organization evaluate both MS-Project and Smartsheet when they were conducting their PM tool RFP. The short of it is this, MS Project is not caught up with the… more »
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase is easy.
    Top Answer:The product is not expensive. My company has opted for an annual subscription.
    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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    Project Pro, MS Project
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    Overview

    Microsoft Project helps you get started quickly and execute projects with ease. Built-in templates and familiar scheduling tools help project managers and teams stay productive.

    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
    Aston Martin, ABANCA, Airbus Group, Capita, Cardiff University, City of Saskatoon, Intel, Pegasus Airlines, South Australia Power Network (SAPN), Israeli Ministry of Construction and Housing
    Pixar, Google, PayPal, Kickstarter, National Geographic, Viewbox Holdings
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization58%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Government4%
    Manufacturing Company4%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization72%
    Computer Software Company5%
    Healthcare Company3%
    Financial Services Firm3%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise62%
    Large Enterprise28%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise74%
    Large Enterprise20%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Project vs. Trello
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Project vs. Trello and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Microsoft Project is ranked 2nd in Project Management Software with 77 reviews while Trello is ranked 8th in Project Management Software with 37 reviews. Microsoft Project is rated 8.0, while Trello is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Microsoft Project writes "A stable solution that very accurately runs projects". 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". Microsoft Project is most compared with Asana, Jira, Microsoft Project Server, Smartsheet and Broadcom Clarity , whereas Trello is most compared with Asana, Wrike, Jira, monday.com and Smartsheet. See our Microsoft Project vs. Trello report.

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