Teamwork vs Trello — Which One Wins?
Pick Teamwork if: Agencies and client services teams that need billable time tracking baked into project management
Pick Trello if: Small teams and individuals who think in kanban and want zero friction
Our take: Teamwork for simplicity, Trello for power users.
| Teamwork | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for up to 5 users | Deliver $13.99/user/mo | Free with unlimited cards and up to 10 boards | Standard $5/user/mo |
| Features | Client-facing project views, Time tracking and billing, Workload and profitability reporting, Task dependencies and milestones, Built-in chat | Kanban boards, Power-Ups (integrations), Butler automation, Card templates, Calendar and timeline views (Premium) |
| Best for | Agencies and client services teams that need billable time tracking baked into project management | 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.
Teamwork stands out with Client-facing project views and Workload and profitability reporting. Trello counters with Kanban boards and Power-Ups (integrations).
Teamwork's Achilles heel: the interface feels enterprise-heavy for small teams — too many menus for simple projects. 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 client-facing project views and agencies and client services, go with Teamwork. If small teams and individuals matters more, Trello is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.