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Matrix vs Trello
Trello is the board most teams have used. Matrix has boards too — lists, cards, labels, checklists, due dates and comments — included with every plan, beside the business's books and CRM. Trello offers more ways to view and automate a board; Matrix keeps the board next to the work it is about.
Why businesses choose Matrix
- Boards come with every Matrix plan, priced per business, so the whole team can use them without a per-user price.
- Checklist items can have their own due date and person on every plan. Trello includes this from its Standard plan.
- Unlimited boards and people. Trello's Free plan allows up to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per Workspace.
- The boards sit beside your accounts and CRM, with the same people and the same sign-in.
- Import your Trello boards — lists, cards and checklists — and carry on where you left off.
| Capability | Matrix | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | IncludedBoards come with every plan, priced per business, never per user | IncludedA Free plan; paid plans are priced per user |
| Boards and people | IncludedUnlimited boards and users | PartlyFree: 10 boards and 10 collaborators per Workspace; unlimited boards from Standard |
| Lists and cards, drag and drop | IncludedKeyboard move buttons too | IncludedUnlimited cards |
| Labels | IncludedSet once for the whole business, colours your own | Included |
| Assign people to cards | Included | Included |
| Due dates and reminders | IncludedEmailed the morning before, Melbourne time | IncludedStart and due dates, with reminders |
| Checklists | Included | Included |
| Due dates and people on checklist items | Included | Higher plansAdvanced checklists, Standard and above |
| Comments | Included | Included |
| File attachments | IncludedUp to 25 MB a file, viewed in the browser | Included10 MB a file on Free; 250 MB on paid plans |
| Card covers | IncludedColours and pictures | IncludedColours and images |
| Search and filter cards | IncludedBy words, people and labels | IncludedBy keyword, members, labels, due dates and more |
| Private boards | Included | Included |
| Activity history | Included | IncludedUnlimited activity log |
| Calendar, timeline and table views | Not offeredBoard view only | Higher plansPremium and above |
| Custom fields | IncludedText, date, number and dropdown, chosen per board | Higher plansStandard and above |
| Automation rules | Not offered | Included250 command runs a month on Free; more on paid plans |
| Add-ons and integrations | Not offered | IncludedUnlimited Power-Ups per board |
| Mobile apps | PartlyWorks in a phone's browser; no app | IncludediOS and Android |
| Two-factor sign-in | IncludedAuthenticator app or passkey | Included |
| Accounting and CRM in the same product | Included | Not offeredNot part of Trello's plans |
Trello's features are from Atlassian's own website, checked on 27 September 2026. Plans and features change, so please check with Atlassian before you decide. Not confirmed means we couldn't confirm it from their published information, so we make no claim either way. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my Trello boards to Matrix?
Yes. Matrix imports your Trello boards — their lists, cards and checklists — so you can carry on where you left off.
Does Matrix have Trello's calendar and timeline views, automation or Power-Ups?
Not today. Matrix shows each board as lists and cards, and has no automation rules or add-ons. If those matter most to how you work, Trello offers them.
Are Matrix's boards a separate subscription?
No. Boards are included with every Matrix plan, priced per business with unlimited users.
Sources
- https://trello.com/pricing
- https://trello.com/butler-automation
- https://support.atlassian.com/trello/docs/adding-dates-to-cards/
- https://support.atlassian.com/trello/docs/adding-attachments-to-cards/
- https://support.atlassian.com/trello/docs/filtering-for-cards-on-a-board/
- https://support.atlassian.com/trello/docs/adding-labels-to-cards/
- https://support.atlassian.com/trello/docs/adding-checklists-to-cards/
- https://support.atlassian.com/trello/docs/commenting-on-cards/
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