Backlog by Nulab Inc vs Trello
Features, use cases, pros and cons, and pricing side by side — and which one to pick.
Best for: Software teams that want issue tracking and code hosting under one roof, Agile teams that plan with Kanban boards or Gantt charts
Read the full Backlog by Nulab Inc reviewBest for: Small teams that want a free, simple way to organize shared work, Remote teams that need to share context across locations and time zones
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Backlog by Nulab Inc vs Trello: features compared
Compare key features side by side
Feature Comparison Summary
Which should you choose?
Choose Backlog by Nulab Inc if
- Developers want Git, pull requests, and tasks in one tool
- You need Gantt charts, burndown charts, and an AI assistant
Choose Trello if
- You want boards anyone can learn in minutes
- You rely on Slack, Google Drive, and many integrations
- You want no-code automation and email-to-task capture
Backlog by Nulab Inc vs Trello: pros and cons
Backlog by Nulab Inc
Backlog bundles task tracking, Gantt and Kanban views, docs, and built-in Git and SVN behind flat-rate pricing that never climbs with headcount. The AI Assistant, unlimited Gantt views, and enterprise SSO sit on pricier tiers, though, and storage caps run tight. Overall, it's a solid pick for growing teams that want projects and code on one predictable bill.
Pros
- Flat-rate team pricing instead of per-seat fees — the $35/month Starter plan covers up to 30 users, and Standard and above support unlimited users, so adding teammates never raises the bill
- Built-in Git and Subversion hosting inside the platform—developers can manage repositories, review pull requests, and link commits directly to tasks without switching between a code host and a project tracker
- A working AI Assistant (included on Premium and Enterprise) that builds daily to-do lists, summarizes documents and project progress, flags blockers, and pulls up files and deadlines on demand
Cons
- The AI Assistant is locked behind the $175/month Premium tier or custom-priced Enterprise, and heavy AI usage requires paid credit top-ups ($60–$210/month for 2,000–9,000 additional credits), which erodes the flat-rate value proposition
- Storage limits are tight at every tier—100 MB on Free, 1 GB on Starter, 30 GB on Standard, and 100 GB on Premium—so file-heavy teams may hit ceilings well before user limits
- The Starter plan caps at 30 users and 5 projects, forcing a jump to the $100/month Standard tier for teams just over that line, and Standard restricts Gantt charts to a 6-month view (unlimited views require Premium)
Trello
Trello makes work visible with drag-and-drop boards, inbox capture from email and Slack, and no-code automation on every plan. The free tier is genuinely usable, though AI, SSO, and data export sit behind pricier plans. Overall, it's an easy, low-risk pick for small to mid-sized teams that want organization without a learning curve.
Pros
- The free plan is genuinely usable, not a demo — unlimited cards, unlimited Power-Ups (200+ app integrations), built-in no-code automation with 250 command runs per month, unlimited storage at 10MB per file, mobile apps, and 2-factor authentication all at $0.
- Quick capture fits how work actually arrives — you can forward emails straight to your Inbox or save Slack and Teams messages as to-dos, with AI-generated summaries and links added automatically.
- The Planner syncs your calendar and lets you drag top tasks into dedicated time slots, so scheduling work is a drag-and-drop action rather than a separate planning session.
Cons
- AI features are locked behind Premium ($10 per user/month annual) and Enterprise — teams on Free or Standard get the Inbox capture but not the AI-generated summaries or AI-assisted boards.
- The free plan caps you at 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace with 10MB per file, which small teams can hit quickly once a second project starts.
- There is no timed free trial — evaluation happens through the free plan — and no refund policy is displayed on the pricing page, so annual commitments carry some billing risk.
Backlog by Nulab Inc and Trello in detail
Backlog by Nulab Inc
Backlog is a project management platform from Nulab Inc. It combines task tracking, Agile boards, Gantt charts, bug tracking, and team documentation in one tool.
Developers can manage Git and SVN code without leaving the app, and an AI assistant summarizes updates and drafts documents. Nulab says more than 4 million users worldwide rely on it.
Standout features
- Plan work your way
- Your AI teammate for smarter project management
- Manage code where your work lives
- Keep everything in one place
Use cases
- Run Agile sprints without the guesswork
- Keep code and tasks in one place
- Coordinate marketing campaigns and deadlines
- Grow your team without growing the bill
Trello
Trello is a visual work management tool from Atlassian. You organize work on boards, capture tasks in an Inbox, and schedule them with a calendar-style Planner. It serves individuals on the free plan up through large organizations on Enterprise. Marketing, product, engineering, design, startup, and remote teams are all highlighted as common users.
Standout features
- Inbox: capture every to-do
- Boards that keep work visible
- Planner: make time for what matters
- Automate the busywork, connect your tools
- Start fast with templates
Use cases
- Track tasks in one place
- Turn messages into to-dos
- Keep projects on track
- Keep remote teams in sync
Pricing compared
List prices from each vendor's pricing page, before taxes and add-ons. Costs are per month.
| Pricing compared | Backlog by Nulab Inc | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| From (cheapest paid plan) | $35/mo Starter | $6/mo Standard · per user |
| Free plan | Yes 10 users | Yes Up to 10 collaborators per Workspace, up to 10 boards per Workspace, 10MB max file size, and 250 command runs per month |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Money-back guarantee | Not stated | Not stated |
| Annual billing savings | — | Up to 20% |
| Pricing model | Flat price | Per user |
| Cost for 1 user | Free Free plan, billed annually | Free Free plan, billed annually |
| Cost for 5 users | FreeCheaper Free plan, billed annually | $25/mo Standard plan, billed annually |
| Cost for 10 users | FreeCheaper Free plan, billed annually | $50/mo Standard plan, billed annually |
| Cost for 25 users | $35/moCheaper Starter plan, billed monthly | $150/mo Standard plan, billed monthly |
| Plans | 5 | 4 |
| Prices checked | Checked Oct 13, 2026 | Checked Oct 12, 2026 |
| Price history | Tracking prices since Sep 9, 2026. No price change detected yet. | Tracking prices since Oct 1, 2026. No price change detected yet. |
- Cheapest plan that fits each team size. Per-user plans are multiplied by the number of users (respecting stated minimums and seat packs). Plans that include some users cost their base price plus the extra-user price for each user beyond those included. Flat-priced plans with no stated user limit are counted as one licence per user.
Cheaper for your team size
For 5 users (billed annually), Backlog by Nulab Inc costs $0/mo vs Trello at $25/mo.
- Backlog by Nulab Inc is cheaper at every team size we checked (1 to 25 users).
- For 1 user (billed annually), Backlog by Nulab Inc and Trello both cost $0/mo.
- For 10 users (billed annually), Backlog by Nulab Inc costs $0/mo vs Trello at $50/mo.
- For 25 users (billed monthly), Backlog by Nulab Inc costs $35/mo vs Trello at $150/mo.
- Both tools have a free plan.
Computed from published list prices on the dates shown. Excludes taxes, add-ons and promotions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which tool integrates with more apps?
Trello. Every plan includes unlimited Power-Ups connecting 200+ apps like Slack, Google Drive, and Salesforce, plus an MCP server. Backlog connects chat and file storage apps via integrations and API.