Height vs Trello — Which One Wins?
Pick Height if: Product and engineering teams that want AI baked into every project action — not bolted on
Pick Trello if: Small teams and individuals who think in kanban and want zero friction
Our take: Height for simplicity, Trello for power users.
| Height | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for unlimited members with basic features | Team $8.50/user/mo | Free with unlimited cards and up to 10 boards | Standard $5/user/mo |
| Features | AI-powered task creation and prioritization, Cross-team project views with filtering, Built-in spreadsheet-like attributes, Smart task suggestions from chat and docs, Real-time collaboration with offline support | Kanban boards, Power-Ups (integrations), Butler automation, Card templates, Calendar and timeline views (Premium) |
| Best for | Product and engineering teams that want AI baked into every project action — not bolted on | Small teams and individuals who think in kanban and want zero friction |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Easy |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Height stands out with AI-powered task creation and prioritization and Cross-team project views with filtering. Trello counters with Kanban boards and Power-Ups (integrations).
Height's Achilles heel: young product with a smaller ecosystem — integrations and templates lag behind asana and linear. Trello's: falls apart for complex projects — no native gantt, limited reporting, and boards get unwieldy past 50 cards. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value ai-powered task creation and prioritization and product and engineering teams, go with Height. If small teams and individuals matters more, Trello is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.