Krokanti Tasks vs Trello: an honest comparison

Trello launched in 2011 and basically invented the consumer kanban board. It's still one of the most recognized project management tools in the world. So how does Krokanti Tasks compare — and when does it make sense to switch?

Let's be honest about both tools.

Where Trello still wins

Trello's strengths are real:

Familiarity. Millions of people know how Trello works. If you're onboarding someone who's never used a task manager, Trello's learning curve is minimal.

Power-Ups ecosystem. Trello has a mature marketplace of integrations. If you need deep Jira sync, Salesforce connect, or a custom app, Trello's Power-Ups are extensive.

Simplicity for very small teams. For a two-person team doing basic card tracking with no due dates or priorities, Trello is genuinely frictionless.

Where Krokanti Tasks is different

Multiple views built-in. Trello is fundamentally a kanban tool. Calendar view, timeline, and Gantt require Power-Ups (and paid tiers). In Krokanti Tasks, Kanban + List are free; Calendar and Gantt are included in Pro. You don't assemble your workflow from plugins.

Subtasks as first-class citizens. Trello's approach to subtasks (checklists inside cards) is workable but limited — you can't filter, sort, or assign individual checklist items easily. Krokanti Tasks subtasks are real tasks with their own assignees, due dates, and priority.

Pricing clarity. Trello's free tier is limited to 10 boards, and the Power-Ups you need to replace native features add up quickly. Krokanti Tasks has a simple three-tier model with no plugin math.

Team spaces with real permissions. Trello workspaces are flat. Krokanti Tasks has Spaces → Projects → Tasks hierarchy with owner/admin/member/viewer roles on both spaces and projects.

Feature comparison

Feature	Krokanti Tasks	Trello
Kanban view	✓ Free	✓ Free
List view	✓ Free	Limited (Table view, paid)
Calendar view	✓ Pro	Power-Up (paid)
Gantt/Timeline	✓ Pro	Power-Up (paid)
Subtasks	✓ (real tasks)	Checklists only
Priority levels	✓ 5 levels	—
Team spaces	✓ Team plan	✓ Workspace
File uploads	✓ Pro/Team	10 MB free, paid for more
Activity history	✓	✓
2FA	✓	✓ (paid plans)

Pricing reality

Trello Free: 10 boards, unlimited cards, basic Power-Ups. Trello Standard: $5/user/month — unlimited boards, advanced checklists, custom fields. Trello Premium: $10/user/month — calendar, timeline, dashboard views.

Krokanti Tasks Free: 1 space, 3 projects, unlimited tasks, kanban + list. Krokanti Tasks Pro: €4.99/month flat — all views, unlimited projects. Krokanti Tasks Team: €12/month — team spaces, up to 5 seats.

If you're a solo user or small team, Krokanti Tasks is significantly cheaper for the feature set.

When to choose Trello

• You're already deeply integrated with Atlassian (Jira, Confluence).
• You need specific Power-Ups that don't exist elsewhere.
• Your team knows Trello and the switching cost isn't worth it.
• You're running a very simple workflow with no subtasks, priorities, or multiple views.

When to choose Krokanti Tasks

• You want multiple views (especially Calendar and Gantt) without piecing them together from plugins.
• You need real subtasks with their own assignees and due dates.
• You want clean, fast UI with no Power-Up complexity.
• Pricing matters and you don't want per-seat costs at scale.