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Trello vs Wrike comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
4.5
Trello's free version enhances workflow efficiency by improving organization, reducing miscommunication, and saving time, boosting productivity 20-30%.
Sentiment score
7.7
Users gained substantial financial savings and efficiency using Wrike, with ROI potentially tenfold and improved team visibility.
The efficiency gain is not from a formal measurement tool but from observed reductions in coordination time, fewer delays, and smoother task tracking across semester-long projects.
Research Assistant at a university with 10,001+ employees
I think it actually pretty much exceeded our expectations or at least met all of our expectations regarding task management and sprint management.
CEO at Infohob
Sometimes we can have a back-and-forth conversation in the comments, which helps minimize some meetings.
VP Product at PeerSpot
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
2.4
Trello users often bypass tech support due to its ease, while support experiences vary from effective to slow.
Sentiment score
8.6
Wrike support is highly rated for responsiveness and expertise, offering quick resolutions and valuable community resources.
I tried to reach out to get answers before or even look on the web community support for things, such as the out-of-office notifications, without finding answers.
Senior Content Strategist at PeerSpot
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
5.9
Trello is praised for scalability and flexibility, but faces limitations with larger projects and could better serve larger teams.
Sentiment score
7.4
Wrike is scalable and customizable, though opinions vary on performance; cloud capabilities efficiently manage expansions without disruptions.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.9
Trello is highly regarded for its stability and reliability, with users praising its consistent performance despite occasional slowdowns.
Sentiment score
7.5
Wrike is generally stable and effective, with minimal issues reported, mostly under specific conditions like variable internet speeds.
 

Room For Improvement

Trello users seek better integrations, advanced analytics, flexible automation, enhanced usability, and more scalable features for complex projects.
Wrike users desire improvements in reporting, interface, task management, mobile app, customization, collaboration, support, and cost efficiency.
More control over email notifications would also be helpful.
VP Product at PeerSpot
A way to manage an overall project with all the specifications, and then managing all the sub-cards related to that project.
Frontend Web Developer at PeerSpot
Support for larger projects with many tasks and team members could be enhanced. More advanced filtering, reporting, and project overview features would help users manage complex projects more efficiently.
Research Assistant at a university with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Trello offers a fair pricing model with a valued free version, but some find paid options costly for additional features.
Enterprise users appreciate Wrike's subscription model for its value and convenience, despite varying costs and perceptions.
 

Valuable Features

Trello optimizes task management with Kanban boards, automation, and collaboration tools, streamlining productivity and facilitating seamless integration.
Wrike users appreciate its intuitive interface, collaboration tools, integration, customization, task management features, and strong support resources.
Trello's interface is aesthetically pleasing for project management, and it enhances collaboration with other team members.
Customer Success Manager at PeerSpot
If I had to quantify it, I would say it improved our workflow efficiency by around twenty to thirty percent, mainly because it reduced confusion, duplicate work, and time spent on status updates during meetings.
Research Assistant at a university with 10,001+ employees
It replaces ping-ponging emails back and forth with a board where people can follow a task from start to finish and see when it's done.
CSM at PeerSpot
 

Categories and Ranking

Trello
Ranking in Project Management Software
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Wrike
Ranking in Project Management Software
14th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Project Management Software category, the mindshare of Trello is 1.9%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wrike is 2.5%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Project Management Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Trello1.9%
Wrike2.5%
Other95.6%
Project Management Software
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Awadhesh Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at NebuFlow
Easy to tag people and has a form system to collect information but cannot work in multiple channels simultaneously
There are several areas where Wrike could improve. First, it doesn't allow accessing multiple channels simultaneously, which would be useful. Transferring data from one project to another is also difficult. It would be easier to work on parallel tasks across different projects. I've noticed others facing similar issues when I check the chat on their website. The tool should also improve coordination between external stakeholders and collaborators. It should also integrate financial features.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Construction Company
10%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business36
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business39
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Trello?
Maybe some AI enhancements would be beneficial, but in terms of how we use Trello here, a lot of people seem to be really happy with Trello and that is always the go-to. Most people will just immed...
What is your primary use case for Trello?
I mostly do software development. I am building a SaaS platform for business process automation, so I mostly work with software now. That is why Trello is mentioned. I am not working much with netw...
What needs improvement with Wrike?
There are several areas where Wrike could improve. First, it doesn't allow accessing multiple channels simultaneously, which would be useful. Transferring data from one project to another is also d...
What is your primary use case for Wrike?
I use the tool as a project management tool to track project timelines and communicate with the team.
What advice do you have for others considering Wrike?
I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten. I would recommend it to others.
 

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Sample Customers

Pixar, Google, PayPal, Kickstarter, National Geographic, Viewbox Holdings
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Find out what your peers are saying about Trello vs. Wrike and other solutions. Updated: June 2026.
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