Weft vs Trello
Trello is the classic kanban board — cards, lists, and nothing much else.
Trello is famously simple and has an excellent free tier. If all you need is cards in columns and a checkbox per card, stop reading and pick Trello. Weft exists for the moment after that, when you want sprints, cycle time, and an AI that can operate the board for you.
Side by side
| Weft | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $60/user/yr (solo) | ~$60/user/yr (Standard, billed yearly) |
| Built around MCP | Core product — OAuth 2.1, 32 tools | No public MCP server |
| Method | Scrumban (kanban + sprints) | Kanban only |
| Offline mobile apps (iOS & Android) | Yes, first-class | Partial |
| Time to first task | Under 1 min | Under 1 min |
| Best for | AI-driven shipping | Simple shared checklists |
Pricing is based on each vendor’s public pricing page and may change. Not affiliated with Atlassian. Check Trello’s site ↗ for the latest.
When Trello is the right choice
- You just need cards on lists; no sprints, no cycle time, no AI.
- A long-standing team or family already lives in Trello.
- You are fine with the Trello Power-Up ecosystem for extensions.
When Weft is the right choice
- You want a sprint cadence, not an ever-growing kanban line.
- You want your AI to file and move cards by voice or chat.
- Priorities, due dates, estimates, and cycle time matter to you.
How to switch
Trello exports boards as JSON. Convert the lists to Weft columns and the cards to tasks — a thirty-card board takes a few minutes.
Need help porting data? Contact support — we do hands-on migrations for teams while we are early.
The honest bottom line
Trello stays great for the simplest case. Weft is the next step once simple kanban stops giving you enough signal to ship.
Try Weft for 50 tasks, free.
No credit card. Upgrade to Pro when you hit the limit — starting at $5/seat/month.
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