Notion vs Trello

Which is better for agencies in 2026? A side-by-side comparison.

Choosing between Notion and Trello for your agency? Both are popular choices. Notion starts at Free / $10+/user and is best known as Docs, wikis, and lightweight PM with AI. Trello starts at Free / $5+/user and is Simple Kanban boards for lightweight projects. Below is a side-by-side breakdown of features, pricing, pros, and cons to help you decide which fits your agency's workflow and budget in 2026.

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Notion

Docs, wikis, and lightweight PM with AI.

Free / $10+/user

👍 Pros

  • Extremely flexible
  • Great for client portals & SOPs
  • Notion AI add-on

👎 Cons

  • Not a heavy PM tool
  • Setup effort required
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Trello

Simple Kanban boards for lightweight projects.

Free / $5+/user

👍 Pros

  • Dead simple
  • Cheap
  • Fast to set up

👎 Cons

  • Limited for complex work
  • Reporting is basic
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