POWR vs Trello

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Two Tech stack tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict

On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.

What the data says
  • Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
  • Trello starts lower, at $5/mo against $8/mo.
  • Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
  • In our Tech stack ranking, POWR places 33 and Trello 37 of 72.

Side by side

POWR and Trello compared
At a glance
Starts at$8/mo$5/mo
Free planYesYes
APIYesYes
MCP serverYesYes
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Plans and pricing

PO

POWR

  • FreeBasic widgets with brandingFree
  • StarterRemoving branding for light usage$9.99/mo
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Trello

  • FreeFree for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace.Free
  • StandardPer user; $6 monthly or $5 per month billed annually.$6/mo/seat
  • PremiumPer user; $12.50 monthly or $10 per month billed annually; for teams up to 100.$12.50/mo/seat
  • EnterprisePer user, $17.50 per month billed annually ($210 per user per year).$210/yr/seat

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

PO

Choose POWR if…

We haven't written up who POWR suits yet.
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Choose Trello if…

Small teams and founders who want a simple, visual kanban board for tasks and light projects, with quick setup and little training.

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