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SwiftKanban vs Trello comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 18, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

SwiftKanban
Ranking in Project Management Software
29th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trello
Ranking in Project Management Software
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of SwiftKanban is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trello is 2.0%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Trello2.0%
SwiftKanban1.0%
Other97.0%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

Venu Vashistha - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Good reporting, quick configurations, and helpful support
It's a cloud-based setup, so there's no challenge in getting everything up and running. The downtime should be minimal. I'd rate the process nine out of ten in terms of ease of deployment. There is a three-month implementation exercise that we control. We have five people who were part of the implementation and maintenance process. They are admins and web developers.
reviewer2837325 - PeerSpot reviewer
Research Assistant at a university with 10,001+ employees
Visual task boards have structured academic research projects and improve team coordination
There are several areas where Trello could be improved based on our academic research and team project usage. One improvement would be more advanced built-in analytics, such as better progress tracking dashboards or productivity insights without relying on third-party tools. Another area is scalability for complex projects where boards get very large with many cards and dependencies. It can become harder to manage without additional structure or hierarchy features. Overall, it works very well, but these enhancements would make it even stronger for larger or long-term projects. One additional area of improvement in Trello is automation and integrations. While Trello does support basic automation through Butler, more advanced and flexible automation rules would be helpful, especially for academic research workflows where tasks often move between stages in more complex forms. It would help if automation rules were easier to set up and more flexible for different project workflows. Additionally, smoother integrations with tools such as Google Drive or other study applications would save time and reduce switching between platforms. I think one additional improvement for Trello would be support for larger projects with many tasks and team members. As boards grow, they can become crowded and harder to navigate. More advanced filtering, reporting, and project overview features would help users manage complex projects more efficiently.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The reporting part is very good."
"The Trello board is very intuitive and simple to comprehend."
"Another feature that impressed me is the clear Kanban board, as it provides a clear view of to-to tasks, assuring the team not to forget anything."
"Trello has positively impacted my organization as it saves us about one hour a week, and it's really good to have a product such as Trello just to organize it."
"Project management and work collaboration solution with amazing scalability and stability. Its user interface is modern and easy to understand, with drag and drop functionality."
"It is easy for users to start working with Trello because it has a user-friendly interface."
"Trello is not as complex as most of the other products are."
"The online collaboration and automated linking to our calendars improve productivity."
"Using Trello positively impacted our projects by improving organization, visibility, and overall team efficiency."
 

Cons

"Some of the reports could be automated."
"The tool should be able to predict the task completion dates based on the date assigned and sprint dates. It is also not commercial compared to competitors."
"I do not know if we have seen a return on investment from using Trello."
"Users should be able to log their time against the tasks and visual reports should be available in Trello for time spent."
"Trello could add an analytic tool that allows me to see the performance of each team member, answering questions like whether they meet the deadline or miss the deadline."
"It would be great if there was a tour for new users to explain how this solution works. Using this solution for the first time can feel complicated."
"In the card area, you should not be able to modify so easily what is already written, as this can cause loss of information."
"Trello could improve from a UI and UX standpoint and should consider adding enhanced functionality from a release management standpoint."
"The dashboards and flexibility to adjust the timeline view for each task are areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I use the free version of Trello, which is sufficient for my day to day use."
"Its pricing is good. It is about $6 per license for what we use, but then there are other plans as well, such as $12 a month. I would rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing."
"We are using the open-source version of Trello."
"The tool's pricing is average."
"Trello was free when we used it, but if we wanted many people looped in, we did need to pay a fee."
"The basic paid version is pretty expensive"
"The solution pricing is okay. The pricing is subscription-based and depends on the features that you need. If you need more features then you will need to pay more. You can use the basic features to lead your project management."
"We didn't need to pay for the solution."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
34%
Comms Service Provider
23%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

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Small Business37
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise12
 

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What needs improvement with Trello?
There are several areas where Trello could be improved based on our academic research and team project usage. One improvement would be more advanced built-in analytics, such as better progress trac...
What is your primary use case for Trello?
My primary use case for Trello is project and task management for academic research. I use it to organize research activities, track deadlines, manage project milestones, design tasks with team pro...
 

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