Slack
Trello
| Feature | Slack | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7.25/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | teams, enterprise, remote-workers, developers | small-teams, individuals, beginners, simple-projects |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
| Channels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Huddles | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Power Ups | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Slack Pros
- Excellent integrations
- Channels system
- Huddles
- Searchable history
✗ Slack Cons
- Message limit on free plan
- Notification overload
- Can be distracting
✓ 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
Slack is best for teams and enterprise who need excellent integrations. Trello is ideal for small-teams and individuals looking for dead simple to use. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.