Trello's kanban boards work great until you hit the free tier limits or need features beyond basic task tracking. Their paid plans jump to $5 per user per month minimum, and advanced features require their $17.50 per user tier.
TaskLoco takes a different approach with two generous free tiers and straightforward premium pricing. No board limits, no artificial restrictions on basic productivity features, and premium plans that don't require enterprise budgets.
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Trello
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
Free Tiers: Two Options vs One Limited Version
Trello's free tier gives you 10 personal boards with unlimited cards, but team boards are capped at 10 total. Once you hit that limit, you're forced to upgrade to Standard at $5 per user per month.
TaskLoco offers two free approaches. Lite works completely offline on your phone with 20 notes — no account, no sign-in, no data collection. For cross-device syncing, Lite Plus+ gives you 30 notes that sync across all devices with just a Google sign-in.
Both TaskLoco free tiers include full-text search, file embedding, and the Chrome extension for one-click webpage capture. Trello's free tier lacks time tracking, calendar view, and advanced checklists.
Premium Features: Reminders vs Power-Ups
Trello's strength lies in visual project management with boards, lists, and cards. Their Butler automation and Power-Ups ecosystem adds functionality, but most useful Power-Ups require paid plans. Calendar view costs $5 per user per month, time tracking requires Standard tier, and advanced features need Premium at $10 per user per month.
TaskLoco Premium includes built-in reminders, calendar view, file attachments with 10GB storage, and team sharing. No separate Power-Ups to manage or additional costs for basic productivity features.
For file management, TaskLoco's 10GB included storage handles documents, images, and recordings directly in notes. Trello's free tier offers 10MB file attachments, jumping to 250MB on paid plans.
Team Collaboration: Different Approaches
Trello excels at visual project workflows with boards that teams can see at a glance. Comments, due dates, and member assignments make it clear who's doing what. Team features start at $5 per user per month for Standard tier.
TaskLoco Premium provides team sharing with real-time sync and email notifications when shared notes change. Each team member needs their own subscription, but there's no minimum team size or enterprise complexity.
Choose Trello if your team needs kanban workflow visualization and project dependencies. Choose TaskLoco if you want straightforward task sharing without workflow complexity.
Pricing: Straightforward vs Tiered
Trello's pricing starts at $5 per user per month for Standard (calendar view, unlimited Power-Ups, 250MB attachments). Premium costs $10 per user per month (timeline view, dashboard view, advanced checklists). Enterprise runs $17.50 per user per month.
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
For a 10-person team, Trello Standard costs $50 monthly ($600 yearly). TaskLoco Premium would cost $99.90 monthly at regular pricing, or $49.90 monthly for charter members — comparable to Trello's Standard tier but with reminders and unlimited storage included.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier limits | Lite: 20 notes offline. Lite Plus+: 30 notes synced FREE | 10 team boards, 10MB file attachments |
| Offline access | Lite works completely offline, no account needed FREE | Requires internet connection |
| Visual project management | Note-based lists, no kanban boards | Kanban boards, lists, cards with visual workflow |
| Built-in reminders | Included in Premium ($9.99/month per person) | Requires Power-Ups, Standard tier minimum ($5/user/month) |
| Calendar view | Built into Premium | Requires Calendar Power-Up, Standard tier ($5/user/month) |
| File attachments | 10GB included in Premium | 10MB free, 250MB on Standard ($5/user/month) |
| Team automation | Email notifications for shared note changes | Butler automation, extensive Power-Ups ecosystem |
| Chrome extension | One-click webpage capture, free FREE | Available but limited functionality |
| Mobile apps | Native iPhone and Android, offline capable FREE | Native iOS and Android apps |
| Project dependencies | Not supported | Timeline view in Premium ($10/user/month) |
| Time tracking | Not built-in | Available via Power-Ups, Standard tier required |
| Board templates | Not applicable (note-based) | Extensive template library, free tier |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across notes and attachments FREE | Search cards and boards, limited on free tier |
| Enterprise features | Not available | SSO, admin controls, compliance ($17.50/user/month) |
| API access | Limited integrations | Full REST API, extensive third-party integrations |
| Due date reminders | Built into Premium | Available, requires Standard tier for advanced features |
| Pricing transparency | Single premium tier, charter discount available | Three paid tiers: $5, $10, $17.50 per user per month |
| Learning curve | Simple note-taking interface FREE | Intuitive for basic use, complex for advanced workflows |
| Data export | JSON export available | Full board export, JSON and CSV formats |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want generous free tiers without artificial limitations
- You need offline access without requiring an account
- You prefer straightforward task lists over visual project boards
- You want built-in reminders and calendar view without Power-Up complexity
- You need substantial file storage included in the base premium plan
Use Trello if…
- You need visual kanban boards for project workflow management
- Your team requires project dependencies and timeline views
- You want extensive automation through Butler and Power-Ups
- You need enterprise features like SSO and compliance controls
- You prefer a large ecosystem of templates and third-party integrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TaskLoco cheaper than Trello?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) Trello's Standard tier costs $5 per user per month, Premium is $10 per user per month, and Enterprise is $17.50 per user per month.
Can TaskLoco work offline like Trello?
TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with no internet connection required — something Trello cannot do. Trello requires an internet connection for all functionality.
Does TaskLoco have kanban boards?
No, TaskLoco uses a note-based approach rather than kanban boards. If you need visual project boards with cards and lists, Trello is better suited for that workflow.
Which has better free tiers?
TaskLoco offers two free options: Lite (20 notes, offline) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced). Trello's free tier limits you to 10 team boards and 10MB file attachments.
Can I attach files in both apps?
Yes, but differently. TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB file storage. Trello offers 10MB attachments free, 250MB on paid plans starting at $5 per user per month.
Which is better for team collaboration?
Depends on your workflow. Trello excels at visual project management with boards and cards. TaskLoco works better for shared task lists and information sharing with real-time sync.
Do both apps have mobile versions?
Yes, both offer native iPhone and Android apps. TaskLoco's mobile app can work completely offline with Lite, while Trello requires internet connectivity.
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