Trello
Zoho Sprints
| Feature | Trello | Zoho Sprints |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | small-teams, individuals, beginners, simple-projects | zoho-users, scrum-teams, small-development-teams, budget-conscious-teams |
| Founded | 2011 | 2017 |
| Kanban | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Power Ups | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Due Dates And Labels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sprint Planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Backlog Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scrum Boards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Velocity Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timesheets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Epics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Zoho Sprints Pros
- Free for up to 5 users
- Deep Zoho suite integration
- Built-in timesheet tracking
- Sprint retrospective boards
✗ Zoho Sprints Cons
- Limited outside Zoho ecosystem
- Fewer integrations than standalone tools
- UI can feel cramped
The Verdict
Trello is built for small teams and individuals, with a focus on kanban and calendar. Zoho Sprints targets zoho users and scrum teams and leads with sprint-planning and backlog-management.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($5/mo for Trello, $5/mo for Zoho Sprints), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
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.
