SimpleGantt at a glance
SimpleGantt is designed for teams that want a clear visual project timeline without the complexity of enterprise project management software. It focuses on:
- •Interactive Gantt charts
- •Task dependencies
- •Milestones
- •Team assignments
- •Automatic project status
- •Fast onboarding
- •Unlimited users on paid plans
The goal is simple: help small teams plan projects in minutes, not hours.
Trello at a glance
Trello is one of the most popular Kanban-based project management tools. Projects are organized into boards containing lists and cards that can be moved between stages such as:
- •To Do
- •In Progress
- •Done
Premium plans also include Timeline, Calendar, Dashboard, Table, and Map views in addition to the traditional Kanban board.
The biggest difference
SimpleGantt
Built around project timelines. Ideal when you need to answer questions like:
- •What should happen next?
- •Which tasks depend on each other?
- •Will we meet the deadline?
- •Is the project on track?
Trello
Built around Kanban boards. Excellent for:
- •Personal task management
- •Agile workflows
- •Simple team collaboration
- •Organizing work visually
If your work doesn't require dependencies or timeline planning, Trello's board-first approach can be a great fit.
When should you choose each?
Choose SimpleGantt if you:
- ✅Plan projects with deadlines
- ✅Need task dependencies
- ✅Want Gantt charts from day one
- ✅Need milestones
- ✅Want to quickly see whether a project is On Track, At Risk, or Delayed
- ✅Prefer fixed pricing without paying for every additional team member
Choose Trello if you:
- ✅Prefer Kanban boards
- ✅Manage simple workflows
- ✅Organize tasks rather than project schedules
- ✅Already use Atlassian products
- ✅Need extensive Power-Ups and integrations
Pricing comparison
SimpleGantt
- ✓Free plan
- ✓Fixed monthly pricing
- ✓Unlimited users on Premium
- ✓No per-user pricing
Trello
- •Free plan (up to 10 collaborators per workspace)
- •Standard: $5/user/month
- •Premium: $10/user/month
- •Enterprise plans available
- •Timeline view included with Premium only
Which tool should you choose?
Choose SimpleGantt if you want:
- ✅Visual project timelines
- ✅Gantt charts
- ✅Dependencies
- ✅Milestones
- ✅Automatic project health
- ✅A focused tool that's easy to learn
- ✅Unlimited users on paid plans
Choose Trello if you want:
- ✅Kanban boards
- ✅Flexible task organization
- ✅Simple workflows
- ✅Large integration ecosystem
- ✅Multiple project views on Premium plans
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SimpleGantt an alternative to Trello?
Yes. Both tools help teams organize work, but they solve different problems. SimpleGantt focuses on timeline-based project planning, while Trello focuses on Kanban-style task management.
Does Trello have Gantt charts?
Not in the traditional sense. Trello offers a Timeline view on Premium plans, but its core experience is still centered on Kanban boards.
Which tool is better for project planning?
If your projects involve deadlines, dependencies, milestones, and scheduling, SimpleGantt provides dedicated timeline planning features. If your work mainly involves tracking tasks through workflow stages, Trello may be the better choice.
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