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What Is Trello?
From sales and marketing to HR and operations, teams can design and customize Trello to fit their unique needs and work styles. And with over 100+ integrations with other key tools like Google Drive, Slack, Jira and more, Trello is a living, breathing project hub of cross-team collaboration no matter where your work needs to happen. Trello brings joy to teamwork by making it transparent and easily shareable across boards and teams.
Who Uses Trello?
Trello is for teams of all sizes, for the creators and doers, and for those who take dreams to done. Trusted by millions, Trello powers teams all around the world.
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Reviews of Trello
Good solution for project management. There should be a feature to sort entries in the card by tag.
Comments: Ready-made templates are sufficient. However, integrations are a bit complicated. However, it is a platform where you can easily manage your projects or work with cards.
Pros:
It is the right choice to run our internal projects, to run joint projects and to control the work we do together with the customer. Its usage, integration and user interface are quite good.
Cons:
Color labels could be smaller. When you give 4-5 color labels to some works, horizontal rectangular color labels take up too much space. The most important deficiency in my opinion is this; each card has a sorting option, but it can only be sorted by name. It would be great if there was a sorting feature by color labels or label values. For example, we set price or download count as color labels. We should be able to sort by price or download count from the sorting options.
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One of the Best
Pros:
One of the great soft wares that we have in our company. It is so easy to learn and use. The user interface is so friendly thus making it so easy to navigate through
Cons:
Since i started using Trello, it has been working well with me, no issues so far.
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Great Project Management Cloud Sofware Beset with Issues
Comments: Trello is easy to onboard new people and set up organization boards in the Kanban style for keeping track of projects as they progress through a workflow. However, many of the basic features that used to be free have moved behind a paywall that is prohibitively expensive for small teams of less than five people. We paid for a two-person setup, but random features reserved for paid users would occasionally stop working. One time we could not user stickers on the face of cards. Another, the drag and drop functionality between cards stopped on the browser. Also, the email-to-board functionality is really limited compared to competitors.
Pros:
* Easy to onboard new people * Easy to set up workflow and multiple boards * Lots of customization if you pay for premium seats * Automation makes board management less tedious
Cons:
* $10 per user price is prohibitively expensive for small teams * The email to board experience is not as robust as competitors * Features randomly stop working with no communication
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Trello as a second-brain platform
Comments:
I have used Trello at many workplaces and environments and it has been found to help me be more effective at tracking my personal to-do lists as well as project-based tasks in addition to wider-ranging initiatives.
Overall, it helps serve as a second brain in many ways.
Pros:
Trello is a web-based project/task-management system enabling collaboration amongst teams. It can also be used individually to track both workflows as well as individual items within projects. This serves both vertical and horizontal project management perspectives. It is very easy to use and helps one track many projects across many workstreams.
Cons:
There is little to dislike about Trello. The tool is effective at helping one maximize their throughput.
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We love Trello
Comments: We use it to manage work with clients. I assign tasks to employees and contractors with completion dates and notes. It works really well to keep things organized.
Pros:
We use Trello to manage work for our clients. Its easy to itemize what needs to be done and completion dates.
Cons:
Overall, I think it's a good product, no cons to it so far.
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#1 in my book
Comments: I tried several project management tools before finding Trello and once I landed on Trello, I've never stopped using it. It's ease and compatibility with my ADHD brain makes it number one in my book!
Pros:
I love that this platform is easy to use, self-explanatory, and easily customizable.
Cons:
There needs a feature to highlight important info within the cards. I saw that there is some add-ons that would make this available but that negates the whole reason I use Trello - tech dummy friendly
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Trello makes work easy
Comments: Since I started using Trello, work in our company has been running so smoothly
Pros:
The fact that the UI is so great makes navigation so easy. It is easy to learn and use. The customer care support always respond in time.
Cons:
Trello has been working well in our company, no issues.
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Trello's T'riffic
Comments: Overall my experience with Trello has been great. I like a kanban board! And it's relatively easy to get started and free for the most part!!
Pros:
The ability to collaborate remotely and keep track of tasks
Cons:
Sometimes it doesn't feel intuitive, and joining a board can be slightly confusing if you're already a user and/or have multiple email addresses.
Helpful to keep track of lots of small(ish) moving parts
Comments: Good for keeping track of several moving parts. Helpful that others can add and complement. The colour coding is also great.
Pros:
I like the visual organisation of the cards and the ease with which you can add and delete information
Cons:
Sometimes the card view does not quite reflect the dynamics of the project.
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Share, exchange and mive things foreward with ease
Pros:
The ease of use and the endless possibilities while working with it.
Cons:
Honestly, I don't have anything coming up that's disappointed me in any way.
It's my Trello, and I need it now!
Comments: I used it for 3 months every day. It's a great tool for task management, and the price for full access is comparable to its competitors like Todoist or Microsoft Planner.
Pros:
The navigation through the software, the compartmentalization of the how the tasks are set up. I also liked the accessibility settings. I was able to change the theme and background and really make it my own.
Cons:
I had to pay for full access. Most task management tools are similar in that aspect. I felt with Trello, there was less offered on the front end, and more offered on the back end for full access, compared to its competitors.
Best Project Management Software!
Comments: It's honestly hard to think of cons; I am extremely satisfied with this software. However, one issue I’ve encountered is the inability to post images solely in the comments—any image posted also gets added to the attachments. For my needs, I want images in comments to remain separate from those in attachments to avoid confusion and disorganization. If users had the option to keep images exclusive to the comment section, this software would be truly perfect.
Pros:
If you're not using Trello for task management, you should be. It's the best software out there for this purpose, incredibly easy to learn and master—I got the hang of it in just 5-15 minutes. Trello's ability to create unlimited lists to customize our workplace pipeline is invaluable. I can update my boss on task progress with a couple of clicks, and she instantly gets notified and provides feedback. I constantly use labels and checklists to track smaller details, ensuring we both fully understand the current status of tasks. My co-workers also use it, making it easy to check project statuses without having to ask them directly. This software has truly transformed the way I work, and I can't imagine going back to a time before Trello.
Cons:
It's honestly hard to think of cons, I am just extremely satisfied with this software. Although one I can think of is the inability to post images in just the comments, if you post an image, it will be added to the attachments as well. For my use case, I want images in the comments and images I add to the attachments to be separate as it can get a bit unorganized and confusing. If they let users have the option to keep an image exclusive to the comment section then the software would be truly perfect.
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It's simple, easy to use and 'good enough' for most things
Comments: Great for project management for small teams
Pros:
The basic kanban-style board fits most projects and situations. The card-layout makes it very well-organized and all of my team-members quickly got the hang of it.
Cons:
To acces the most useful functions (power-ups) you need to upgrade. You don't have a lot of options for team-member roles or permissions. They can basically do everything within your board and that makes it messy sometimes. The design is a bit dated and not very aesthetic, it doesn't have that professional look some other task management software does have.
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An easy business tool for solopreneurs and large businesses alike
Comments: I started with Trello at the beginning of my business and have preferred it over other platforms that I've tested as well, such as Notion and Monday.
Pros:
I love how many ways you can organize and view boards. Regardless of how you organize information or which visuals work best for you, Trello has a perfect layout for your work style.
Cons:
Some seemingly simple functions are not user-friendly, such as being able to turn off "repeat" tasks once they are no longer necessary.
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Trello can organize every aspect of your life!
Comments: I've used it for my social media posting management, short story and essay writing, daily tasks, blog management, Home remodeling scheduling, and more.
Pros:
The flexibility of Trello allows me to be as creative as I am in my business. The templates availble have helped me exliminate startup time for my projects. I've found many templates that perfectly fit what I want to do. Also, the way the app starts up and operates, I'm immediately into my working environment.
Cons:
The calendaring functions need some work. I'd like to be able to sync with my Apple Reminders and other built in iOS apps.
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Powerful project management tool
Comments: Simple tool but can be incredibly powerful with integrations / premium features. Have used it for many years.
Pros:
Incredibly helpful tool that I used to run project management across many clients. The power-ups make Trello an incredibly powerful tool when you need it to be.
Cons:
Nothing really, Trello does everything I need.
Product Review
Comments: Trello is a user-friendly application and one that is easy to track projects on.
Pros:
Trello is amazing for project management because it can be customized to suite my needs and it is an easy app to use for even m employees were able to get around it without me having to show them how it's used.
Cons:
I haven't engaged with any issues while using this app.
Increased Task Efficiency Within Teams
Comments: My experience with Trello has been amazing. I have not encountered a better program that works as well as Trello when it comes to efficiency and organization.
Pros:
Trello has been the best tool to keep me and my coworkers organized with the many tasks that we do everyday. It is very customizable which allows any business to cater it to their own goals. My favorite features are task assignments, automation, and unlimited column creation.
Cons:
I wish that Trello was a little more varied in customizable options for backgrounds, colors, banners, etc.
Why Trello is the best for PPM and BIM
Pros:
Trello gives me the ability to track, plan and manage projects and tasks automatically.
Cons:
I do not face issues when utilizing Trello and I use it on a daily basis.
TM & PM Program of All Times: Trello
Pros:
Trello streamlines task and project management by automating workflow in real-time. Time tracking is another added advantage about Trello. Availability of instant messaging and chat capabilities makes Trello more exceptional compared to alternatives.
Cons:
Trello has every feature that I yearn for on a daily basis. There has not been any notable flaw for the past six months.
Trello is a Lifesaver!
Comments: In HR, our processes are extensive. With multiple people touching the same onboarding, termination, promotion, driver qualification, FMLA case, workers' compensation case, etc., Trello has become a critical part of our daily lives as it allows us to stay organized and see, in real time, who completed which tasks, and when. We essentially use our Trello checklists like "cheat sheets" for many of our processes.
Pros:
The cards, templates, and checklists are definitely my favorite features in Trello. Our team can stay organized and see, in real-time, which tasks are outstanding and which user they are assigned to. We can also organize different card types into categories. Our dashboard shows us, at a glance, what projects we're working on. For example, if we have a new hire, they will have their own Trello checklist with a set of steps that apply to all new hires. If a step doesn't apply to them, we can delete it without affecting the main template card, which includes all possible steps for a new hire.
Cons:
There are only two things I can think of that would make Trello even better. (1) The ability to add line breaks to steps would make them easier to read. (2) The ability to make mass edits to multiple cards at once (i.e., verbiage updates for a step) would save me a lot of time.
"Efficient Collaboration Unleashed: A Trello Review"
Pros:
Trello's intuitive interface simplifies task management, offering customizable boards, lists, and cards to organize workflows effortlessly. Its collaborative features foster team coordination with real-time updates, comments, and file attachments. Integration with other tools enhances productivity, while the flexibility to adapt to diverse project needs makes it a versatile solution for teams.
Cons:
While its simplicity is a strength, some users may find the interface overly basic for complex project management needs. Additionally, dependency tracking and advanced reporting options are lacking compared to other platforms.
Trello: Futuristic PPM GURU
Pros:
Trello is used across all departments in my organization. I like that it makes it easy to create and assign tasks automatically.
Cons:
Trello for over three years has not posed any drawback on my end.
A great tool for organizing projects and achieving productivity
Comments: An easy and organized experience for managing my projects and tasks I was able to create boards containing lists and cards representing tasks provide me with customization and easy collaboration with colleagues using the simple user interface makes it easy for you to organize and follow up on work and I found the details of my project neat and clear
Pros:
Ease of Use A simple and intuitive user interface makes it easy to organize projects and tasks , Collaboration Trello allows users to collaborate online and share projects effectively Organizing Cards you can effectively organize tasks using cards and lists Flexibility in customization you can customize the board, cards and lists according to your needs , Availability across device Trello can be accessed through the website or mobile apps, allowing you to manage projects anytime, anywhere
Cons:
Free plan limitations There may be some limitations in services and features with a free subscription Complex project details for large and complex projects organizatin may be less effective compared to advanced project management tools Reliant on lnternet connection which can be inconvenient if the connection is lost , lack of advanced features compared to some other project management tools, trello may lack som advanced features data security for projects that handle sensitive information users may need to ensure the security policies followed by trello
Huge Trello Fan
Comments: I set up Trello boards for my clients so that I can submit my work on one board, they can review my work on the next board and then move it to approved. It helps me streamline and keep track of all of my work for my marketing clients.
Pros:
I love the Kanban style of Trello. I've used the platform for years because I enjoy that method of organization.
Cons:
The only con of Trello is the pricing. I was using it for my large team but then they changed the pricing and they were going to charge me per member so I cancelled it for my organization and just kept it for personal use.