GitLab vs Trello
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools and The 11 Best Project Management Software. Last verified June 19, 2026.
The short answer
Trello ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #8) for Software and product teams running sprints, kanban boards, and agile ceremonies / Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines. The easiest-to-use Kanban tool, perfect for simple task management.
At a glance
| GitLab | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools | #7 / The 11 Best Project Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.8 | 8 |
| Best for | All-in-one DevOps platform | Simple, visual Kanban boards |
| Pricing | $$ ($29/user/mo) | $ ($5 to $17.50/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
GitLab
A single platform for source code, CI/CD, and agile planning.
about.gitlab.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Agile Project Management Tools
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.