Notion vs Trello Pricing (2026)
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Notion vs Trello

Project Management pricing comparison · 2026

Notion pricing ranges from $0–$24/user/month, while Trello ranges from $0–$17.5/user/month. These products use different pricing models ( vs Per-seat subscription), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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2 products · Project Management
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Notion
Notion pricing starts free for individuals and ranges from $10–$24 per user per month for
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$3.0K $7.2K
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Trello
Trello pricing starts at $0 for the Free plan, which includes unlimited cards and basic Ka
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$3.0K $7.2K
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Verdict · list-price math · year 1
Trello saves $4.2K vs Notion · 25 seats
Cheapest $3.0K
Spread 58%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Business
$7.2K/yr
year 1 license · $24/seat
Premium
$3.0K/yr
year 1 license · $10/seat
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 21 sourced facts
15 hidden-cost · 3 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 27 sourced facts
23 hidden-cost · 2 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified 1w ago
Confidence High confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Accidental Member Seat Charges
    $100-$830
    4 sources
  • Notion AI Add-On Cost
    $12/user/month
    3 sources
  • Postpaid / Trial Billing Trap
    5-15% of license costs
    1 source
  • AI Token / Run Consumption Costs
    5-20% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Strict No-Refund Policy After 3 Days
    $100-$830
    3 sources
5 documented
  • Advanced Features Gated Behind Paid Plans
    $5-$10/user/month
    4 sources
  • Auto-Renewal Without Adequate Notice and No Refund Policy
    100% of one billing cycle
    4 sources
  • Hidden Billing Portal and Double-Charging Risk
    5-15% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Enterprise Plan Minimum User Requirement
    $5,250-$21,000
    1 source
  • Third-Party Power-Up Costs
    5-20% of license costs
    2 sources
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Notion
Trello
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
30 days before renewal (EU consumer rules cited by users; Notion cites 30-day policy in support cases)
—
Commitment
1 year (annual billing)
Annual (if choosing annual billing)
Price escalation
Notion has restructured plans in 2025 — Plus+AI users now pay effectively Business plan rates; prior Plus pricing increased
No published price escalation schedule; users report surprise charges and renewals
Can downgrade
✓ Yes
No
Based on 5 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.8out of 5 (6)
Trustpilot
1.3out of 5 (24)
Best for
Individuals organizing personal notes and projects
Watch out
Accidental seat upgrades with no warning or confirmation step when sharing
TrustRadius
8.4out of 5 (5)
Trustpilot
1.7out of 5 (23)
Best for
Individual users and small teams
Watch out
Predatory auto-renewal billing with no refunds
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Project Management

Notion

$0–$24
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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Project Management

Trello

$0–$17.5
/user/month
4 plans · Free tier
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Notion uses pricing while Trello uses Per-seat subscription pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Notion

$0–$24 / user/month
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Per-seat subscription

Trello

$0–$17.5 / user/month
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Notion and Trello both operate in the project management category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Notion Trello
Free Free /member/month Free /month
Plus $12 /member/month $5 /user/month
Business $24 /member/month $10 /user/month
Enterprise Custom $17.50 /user/month

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Notion

4 scenarios
$0/year
Solo User (Free Plan)
$1,440/year
Small Team — 10 Users (Plus Plan)
$2,880/year
Small Team — 10 Users (Business Plan with AI)
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Trello

13 scenarios
$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$12/month
Growing Business
Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
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What Users Say

Notion

Trustpilot
1.3out of 5 (24)
TrustRadius
8.8out of 10 (6)
Top complaints
  • Accidental seat upgrades with no warning or confirmation step when sharing
  • Strict 3-day refund window with no exceptions for honest mistakes
  • AI features gated to Business plan starting August 2025

Trello

Trustpilot
1.7out of 5 (23)
TrustRadius
8.4out of 10 (5)
Top complaints
  • Predatory auto-renewal billing with no refunds
  • Impossible to cancel subscription
  • Forced into Premium trial with no free plan access

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Notion 6 hidden costs

critical
Accidental Member Seat Charges $100-$830
high
Notion AI Add-On Cost $12/user/month
high
Postpaid / Trial Billing Trap 5-15% of license costs
high
AI Token / Run Consumption Costs 5-20% of license costs
medium
Strict No-Refund Policy After 3 Days $100-$830
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Trello 10 hidden costs

medium
Advanced Features Gated Behind Paid Plans $5-$10/user/month
high
Auto-Renewal Without Adequate Notice and No Refund Policy 100% of one billing cycle
high
Hidden Billing Portal and Double-Charging Risk 5-15% of license costs
medium
Enterprise Plan Minimum User Requirement $5,250-$21,000
high
Third-Party Power-Up Costs 5-20% of license costs
See all Trello hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Notion Trello
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation 30 days before renewal (EU consumer rules cited by users; Notion cites 30-day policy in support cases) —
Minimum commitment 1 year (annual billing) Annual (if choosing annual billing)
Price escalation Notion has restructured plans in 2025 — Plus+AI users now pay effectively Business plan rates; prior Plus pricing increased No published price escalation schedule; users report surprise charges and renewals
Can downgrade Yes No

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