Trello pioneered the visual board approach to task management, but their pricing has crept up while their free tier has stayed locked at basic features. TaskLoco takes a different approach entirely — two genuinely useful free tiers, plus Premium that costs less than Trello's paid plans.
The real difference? TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with zero account required, storing 20 notes directly on your device. Trello requires internet and sign-up for everything. When you do want sync and collaboration, TaskLoco Premium delivers unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, and reminders for less than Trello Standard.
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.
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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 Options: TaskLoco Gives You Two, Trello Gives You Boards
Trello's free tier lets you create boards and lists, but you're capped at 10 personal boards total. No calendar view, no advanced checklists, no automation. It's designed to frustrate you into upgrading.
TaskLoco offers two completely different free experiences. TaskLoco Lite runs entirely offline on your phone — no internet, no account, no tracking. Store up to 20 notes in a JSON file that never leaves your device. Perfect for private thoughts, shopping lists, or sensitive information.
TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is the web-based option with Google sign-in. You get 30 synced notes across all devices, plus the Chrome extension for one-click webpage capture. Still completely free, but requires internet connection.
File Attachments: TaskLoco Includes 10GB, Trello Charges Extra
Trello's file attachment story is messy. Free users get 10MB per file — barely enough for a few photos. Standard ($5/month per user) bumps this to 250MB per file, but there's no total storage limit mentioned upfront. You'll hit walls quickly with documents, images, or any real work files.
TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of total storage with every subscription. Attach photos, PDFs, spreadsheets, presentations — whatever your work requires. Files sync across devices and integrate with the Chrome extension for easy webpage archiving.
Need more space? TaskLoco offers stackable storage add-ons from 10GB to 1TB. Clean pricing, no surprises.
Reminders and Calendar: Built Into TaskLoco, Missing From Trello
Trello has due dates, but no actual reminder system. You can set a due date on a card, but Trello won't ping you when it's approaching. Their calendar view exists, but it's buried in the menu and shows only due dates — not a proper calendar integration.
TaskLoco Premium includes both reminders and calendar view as core features. Set reminders on any note, and TaskLoco will notify you across devices. The calendar view shows all your tasks and events in proper monthly format. SMS reminder add-ons available for critical deadlines.
This isn't a minor difference — it's the gap between task storage and actual task management. TaskLoco actively helps you remember and complete work. Trello just stores it visually.
Team Collaboration: Different Approaches, Similar Results
Trello shines with visual board collaboration. Multiple team members can see cards move through lists in real-time. Comments, mentions, and activity feeds keep everyone updated. For teams that think in boards and columns, Trello's collaboration feels natural.
TaskLoco Premium offers shared notes with email notifications and real-time sync. Less visual than boards, but more flexible for mixed individual-and-team work. Each team member needs their own subscription, just like Trello — but TaskLoco costs less per person.
The choice depends on your team's workflow. Visual thinkers who live in kanban boards will prefer Trello. Teams mixing individual notes with occasional collaboration will find TaskLoco more practical and affordable.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two free options — Lite (20 notes, offline) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | 10 personal boards, basic features only |
| Offline access | TaskLoco Lite works completely offline — no internet required | No offline functionality |
| File attachments | 10GB included with Premium, stackable add-ons available | 10MB per file (free), 250MB per file (Standard) |
| Reminders | Built into Premium — notifications across all devices | Due dates only — no actual reminder notifications |
| Calendar view | Full calendar with tasks and events (Premium) | Basic calendar showing due dates only |
| Visual boards | Note-based organization — no kanban boards | Full kanban board system — Trello's specialty |
| Chrome extension | One-click webpage capture — included free FREE | No browser extension |
| Mobile apps | Native iPhone and Android apps | Native iPhone and Android apps |
| Team collaboration | Shared notes with email notifications (Premium) | Real-time board collaboration with activity feeds |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across notes and attachments | Search cards, comments, and attachments |
| Automation | No automation features | Butler automation (Standard and above) |
| Third-party integrations | Limited integrations | Extensive Power-Ups library |
| Privacy model | TaskLoco Lite completely anonymous — no account required FREE | Requires account and internet for all features |
| Unlimited notes/cards | Unlimited with Premium only | Unlimited cards even on free tier |
| Pricing transparency | Clear per-person pricing with charter discount | $5/month per user (Standard), $10/month per user (Premium) |
| Custom fields | No custom fields | Custom fields available (Premium) |
| Templates | No templates | Board templates available |
| Time tracking | No built-in time tracking | Time tracking via Power-Ups |
| Enterprise features | No enterprise SSO or compliance certifications | Enterprise tier with SSO and advanced security |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want genuinely free options — either offline privacy or basic sync
- You need file attachments and reminders without paying $5+ per person
- You prefer simple notes over visual board complexity
- You want one clear subscription price with no feature tiers
- You work solo or in small teams that share occasionally
Use Trello if…
- Your team thinks visually and loves kanban boards
- You need extensive automation and third-party integrations
- You require enterprise SSO and compliance features
- You want unlimited cards and boards even on the free tier
- Your workflow depends on Power-Ups and advanced customization
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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)
Can TaskLoco work offline like Trello?
TaskLoco Lite works completely offline with no internet required — something Trello cannot do. Trello needs internet connection for all features. TaskLoco Lite stores up to 20 notes locally on your device with zero account setup.
Does TaskLoco have visual boards like Trello?
No. TaskLoco uses a note-based approach rather than visual kanban boards. If your team relies heavily on board visualization and moving cards through columns, Trello is better suited for that workflow.
Which has better file attachment support?
TaskLoco includes 10GB of storage with Premium subscriptions. Trello's free tier limits files to 10MB each, and Standard ($5/month per user) allows 250MB per file but doesn't specify total storage limits upfront.
Can TaskLoco send reminders like Trello?
TaskLoco Premium includes actual reminder notifications across devices. Trello only offers due dates — you can set them, but Trello won't actively remind you when deadlines approach.
Which is better for team collaboration?
Trello excels at visual team collaboration with real-time board updates, comments, and activity feeds. TaskLoco offers shared notes with email notifications — simpler but less visual. Choose based on whether your team prefers boards or notes.
Do both require internet connection?
Trello requires internet for all functionality. TaskLoco offers both offline (Lite) and online (Lite Plus+ and Premium) options. TaskLoco Lite works on airplanes, in basements, anywhere without connectivity.
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