Solo Biz Soft Editorial Team Trello and Asana are two of the best-known project tools. Trello is a visual board; Asana is more structured. For a freelancer, the free plan limits often decide the choice. This guide compares them using each company’s own pricing page.
Prices are in US dollars and were checked on 19 September 2026.
Quick comparison
| Trello | Asana | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 10 collaborators, 10 boards, unlimited cards | Personal: 2 users, unlimited tasks and projects |
| Paid entry | Standard: $5 annual or $6 monthly | Starter: $10.99 annual or $13.49 monthly |
| Next tier | Premium: $10 annual or $12.50 monthly | Advanced: $24.99 annual or $30.49 monthly |
| Views | Board on Free; calendar, timeline and table on Premium | List, board and calendar on Free; timeline and Gantt on Starter |
| Automation | 250 command runs a month on Free | Unlimited automations on Starter |
Trello
Trello’s free plan allows up to ten collaborators per workspace, unlimited cards, up to ten boards, unlimited Power-Ups per board and 250 command runs a month. Standard adds unlimited boards, AI features and custom fields, and Premium adds calendar, timeline, table, dashboard and map views.
Pros
- Simple, visual and quick to learn
- Generous free plan
- Low paid prices
Cons
- Free plan capped at 10 boards
- Extra views need Premium
- Less structure for complex projects
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Asana
Asana’s free Personal plan lists unlimited tasks and projects with list, board and calendar views, unlimited storage (100 MB per file) and more than 100 integrations, but only for two users. Starter ($10.99 per user a month billed annually) adds timeline and Gantt views, reporting dashboards, forms and unlimited automations.
Pros
- Clean, structured task management
- Free plan lists unlimited tasks and projects
- Starter adds reporting
Cons
- Free plan limited to 2 users
- Higher paid prices than Trello
- More structure than some solo workers need
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How to choose
If you think visually: try Trello’s boards.
If you want lists and structured projects: try Asana.
If you work alone: both free plans work; if you add a collaborator, note Asana’s 2-user free limit.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper?
Trello Standard ($5) costs less than Asana Starter ($10.99) per user a month on annual billing.
Which has the better free plan for a solo freelancer?
Both work for a solo user. Trello’s allows more collaborators; Asana’s is capped at two users.
Can I use both?
You can, but pick one for your main workflow to avoid duplication.
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Prices and features were checked on 19 September 2026 and can change. Always confirm on the company’s website.