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The Trello alternative
that just makes sense.
Trello's simplicity — with the structure you outgrow it for. Trello is great until your work outgrows a single board. Timelines, multiple views, real teams, and reporting all mean paywalled Power-Ups or a different tool entirely. Magnifi keeps Trello's ease and adds the structure growing teams need — for $3 a seat.
Free for teams up to 5 · No credit card
Is Magnifi a good Trello alternative?
Yes. Magnifi is a cheaper, simpler, all-in-one alternative to Trello: a flat $3 per seat each month (versus Trello's $5), free for teams up to 5, with no setup project or learning curve. A team of 10 saves about $240 a year while getting tasks, boards, timelines, teams, docs, and notifications in one workspace.
Last updated June 2026
The math · team of 10
You're overpaying
for Trello.
Same work, a fraction of the bill. A team of 10 keeps $240 every year by moving to Magnifi.
Cheaper
Per seat, per month. No tiers, no seat minimums, no upsells — free for teams up to 5.
Simpler
2 minFrom sign-up to your first task. No admin to hire, no setup project, no learning curve.
All-in-one
One calm workspace instead of a stack of subscriptions you stitch together.
Why teams look beyond Trello.
Boards-only hits a ceiling
Trello is just cards on boards. Magnifi adds table and timeline views, teams, and dashboards as you grow.
Power-Ups nickel-and-dime you
Basic capabilities are paid add-ons in Trello. Magnifi includes the core features for everyone.
Falls apart at scale
Many boards and members get unwieldy fast. Magnifi keeps multi-project work organized and visible.
Magnifi vs Trello
| Magnifi | Trello | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per seat / month | $3 | $5+ |
| Free plan | Up to 5 members | Yes (limited) |
| Views beyond boards | Table & timeline | Power-Ups / paid |
| Setup time | Under 2 minutes | Under 2 minutes |
| Learning curve | None | None |
| Teams & roles | Built-in | Limited |
| Built for | Growing teams | Simple boards |
| All-in-one (tasks, teams, docs, notifications) | Yes | Boards + add-ons |
Coming from another tool?
We'll make the switch easy.
Whatever you're leaving, see exactly what Magnifi saves you.
$3
Per seat / month
40%
Cheaper than Trello
2 min
To get set up
Common questions
Is Magnifi a good alternative to Trello for growing teams?
Yes. Magnifi keeps Trello's simplicity but adds table and timeline views, real teams and roles, and dashboards — the things teams usually leave Trello to find.
Do I need to pay for Power-Ups in Magnifi?
No. The features Trello sells as Power-Ups — extra views, reporting, automation-style structure — are part of Magnifi's core, included for everyone.
Is Magnifi as easy to use as Trello?
Just as easy to start, with more room to grow. If you can drag a card, you can use Magnifi — and you won't hit a ceiling as your team scales.
Ready to switch?
Keep $240 a year.
It's free to start. No credit card required.