Trello vs Wrike: Which Project Management Tool Is Better in 2026?
Trello
From $5Wrike
From $10Quick verdict
Overall pick: Tie
Trello is the lower-cost choice at $5 per seat versus Wrike's $10 per seat, and it suits small teams and personal task boards. Wrike costs more per seat but adds native time tracking, which Trello lacks, and is positioned for enterprises and resource planning. Neither tool includes built-in docs or a wiki. Pick Trello for budget-sensitive, simple board work; pick Wrike when native time tracking and enterprise-oriented work management matter more than the higher per-seat price.
- Trello's entry plan ($5) is 50% cheaper than Wrike's ($10).
- Both offer a free plan, so you can test them side by side at no cost.
- Only Wrike offers: native time tracking.
Cost calculator
| Tool | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Trello · per user | $25.00 | $300 |
| Wrike · per user | $50.00 | $600 |
Based on entry-level paid plans. Prices change, so check the vendor before you buy.
Which one should you choose?
| If you need… | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small team on a tight budget | Trello | Trello starts at $5 per seat versus Wrike's $10 per seat, and both bill per seat. |
| Team that needs native time tracking | Wrike | Wrike includes native time tracking; Trello does not. |
| Enterprise resource planning | Wrike | Wrike is positioned for enterprises and resource planning, while Trello is best for small teams and personal task boards. |
| Personal task boards | Trello | Trello lists personal task boards among its best-fit uses and has the lower starting price. |
| Team wanting Kanban with automations and an API | Tie | Both tools offer Kanban boards, workflow automations, guest access, AI assistants, and a public API. |
Feature comparison: Trello vs Wrike
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✅ | ✅ |
| Starting price | $5 /user/mo | $10 /user/mo |
| Kanban boards | ✅ | ✅ |
| Gantt / timeline view | ✅ | ✅ |
| Native time tracking | — | ✅ |
| Built-in docs / wiki | — | — |
| Workflow automations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Guest / client access | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI assistant | ✅ | ✅ |
| Public API | ✅ | ✅ |
Highlighted rows are where the tools differ.
Pros and cons
Trello
- Lowest starting price at $5 per seat
- Offers Kanban boards, Gantt view, automations, guest access, AI assistant, and public API
- Free plan available
- Well suited to small teams and personal task boards
- No native time tracking
- No built-in docs or wiki
- Higher per-seat cost than Trello at $10 per seat
Wrike
- Includes native time tracking, which Trello lacks
- Offers Kanban boards, Gantt view, automations, guest access, AI assistant, and public API
- Free plan available
- Positioned for enterprises and resource planning
- Starting price of $10 per seat is double Trello's $5
- No built-in docs or wiki
- Positioned for enterprises rather than small teams
At a glance
Simple, visual Kanban boards.
Founded 2011 · From $5 · 6/8 tracked features
Best for: small teams, personal task boards
See Trello alternatives →Enterprise-grade work management.
Founded 2006 · From $10 · 7/8 tracked features
Best for: enterprises, resource planning
See Wrike alternatives →FAQ
Is Trello cheaper than Wrike?
Yes. Trello starts at $5 per seat and Wrike starts at $10 per seat; both bill per seat and offer a free plan.
Does Wrike have native time tracking?
Yes, Wrike includes native time tracking. Trello does not.
Do both tools offer Kanban and Gantt views?
Yes. Both Trello and Wrike include Kanban boards and a Gantt/timeline view.
Do Trello and Wrike include built-in docs or a wiki?
No. Neither Trello nor Wrike lists built-in docs or a wiki among its features.
Which tool is better for enterprises?
Wrike is positioned for enterprises and resource planning, while Trello is best for small teams and personal task boards.
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