Todoist vs Trello
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026). Last verified June 7, 2026.
The short answer
Trello ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #8) for Team leads and PMs choosing task management software (Asana vs Monday vs ClickUp vs Todoist) / Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines. The easiest-to-use Kanban tool, perfect for simple task management.
At a glance
| Todoist | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 8 |
| Best for | Fast, cross-platform to-do lists | Simple, visual Kanban boards |
| Pricing | $ ($4 to $6/user/mo) | $ ($5 to $17.50/user/mo) |
| HQ | Remote | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2007 | 2011 |
Todoist
Excels at personal and small-team tasks with a lightning-fast UI.
todoist.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026)
Trello
The easiest-to-use Kanban tool, perfect for simple task management.
www.trello.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.