LiquidPlanner
Trello
| Feature | LiquidPlanner | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $15/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprise, engineering-teams, it-departments, product-teams | small-teams, individuals, beginners, simple-projects |
| Founded | 2006 | 2011 |
| Predictive Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Resource Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Priority Based Planning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Risk Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Power Ups | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Due Dates And Labels | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ LiquidPlanner Pros
- Predictive scheduling
- Automatic resource leveling
- Risk assessment
- Great for complex projects
✗ LiquidPlanner Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Expensive
- Overkill for simple projects
✓ Trello Pros
- Dead simple to use
- Great free plan
- Power-Ups ecosystem
- Mobile friendly
✗ Trello Cons
- Limited views
- Not great for complex projects
- Basic reporting
The Verdict
LiquidPlanner is built for enterprise and engineering teams, with a focus on predictive-scheduling and resource-management. Trello targets small teams and individuals and leads with kanban and calendar.
On pricing, Trello is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $15/mo for LiquidPlanner. That $10/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Trello has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. LiquidPlanner requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
