Trello vs Notion
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026) and The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Notion ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines / Operations, support, HR, and engineering teams that need one trusted place to document processes, answer internal questions, and keep company knowledge current. The most flexible authoring with AI answers at any price.
At a glance
| Trello | Notion | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best Project Management Software (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Simple, visual Kanban boards | Flexible all-in-one workspace with AI |
| Pricing | $ ($5 to $17.50/user/mo) | $$ (Free tier; paid from ~$10/user/mo, AI add-on) |
| HQ | New York, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
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)
Notion
The most flexible authoring with AI answers at any price.
www.notion.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Knowledge Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.