Trello is the fastest way to get a visual Kanban board running, and in 2026 it added an official MCP server and light AI content assist. But Trello stays deliberately "flat": it has no native task dependencies, no built-in sprints or backlog, and only a Premium timeline — structured project work needs third-party Power-Ups. ProWoDo is built for small teams and agencies that outgrow sticky-note boards but don't want the weight of an enterprise suite: it adds native task dependencies (FS/SS/FF/SF) with auto-scheduling, sprints, and AI/MCP control included on the free plan — so Claude or ChatGPT can read and update your tasks with no per-seat AI credits — with a Gantt timeline on the affordable Team plan (€8/user/mo). Trello wins on sheer simplicity and ecosystem; ProWoDo wins when you need dependencies, agile, and AI without paying extra or bolting on plugins.
Disclosure: ProWoDo is our product. Comparison data is taken from Trello's official pages, as of July 2026. Pricing and features change — always check the latest on trello.com.
Feature comparison
| Feature | ProWoDo | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Kanban board | ✅ | ✅ |
| Native task dependencies | ✅ FS/SS/FF/SF + auto-schedule | ❌ (Power-Up only) |
| Sprints / backlog | ✅ native | ❌ (Power-Up only) |
| Gantt / timeline | ✅ | ⚠️ Premium, not dependency-aware |
| AI agents (read + write your tasks) | ✅ via MCP, included | ⚠️ content assist only |
| Official MCP server | ✅ included, no throttle | ✅ single-workspace, no delete |
| Telegram reminders | ✅ | ❌ |
| Free tier | ✅ (incl. AI/MCP) | ✅ up to 10 collaborators |
| Entry paid price | From €8/user/mo (Team) | $5/user/mo (Standard) |
How is ProWoDo different from Trello for project management?
Trello models work as cards on lists — perfect for a personal to-do wall or a simple team board. The moment work has sequence ("design must finish before dev starts") or cadence (two-week sprints), Trello needs Power-Ups like Corrello or Hello Epics that you configure and pay for separately. ProWoDo makes dependencies, sprints and a Gantt first-class, so the sequencing and scheduling are built in — no plugins to assemble.
Does Trello have AI and MCP?
Yes — Trello shipped an official MCP server (mcp.trello.com/v1, all plans) and AI content assist in 2026. But Trello's AI is content help (drafting card text), and its MCP is single-workspace with no delete at launch. ProWoDo's AI story is agent-first: over MCP, Claude or ChatGPT plan, schedule and update tasks across projects — and it's included, not metered by seat.
Pricing: which is cheaper for a small team?
Trello's Standard is $5/user/mo and its free tier covers 10 collaborators — genuinely generous for simple boards. ProWoDo's free plan includes AI/MCP, sprints and task dependencies; Gantt and advanced features are on Team (€8/user/mo) / Pro (€15/user/mo). For a simple board, Trello is cheaper. Once you'd need Trello Premium ($10/user/mo) plus paid Power-Ups to add dependencies and sprints, ProWoDo's built-in structure closes the gap.
Who should choose which?
- Choose Trello if you want the simplest possible visual board, a huge Power-Up ecosystem, and you don't need native dependencies or sprints.
- Choose ProWoDo if you're a small team, agency or freelancer who needs dependencies, sprints and a Gantt — and wants AI agents (via Claude or ChatGPT) controlling tasks — without plugins, AI credits, or extra seats.
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