Alternative to Trello
A Trello alternative with a board that knows how much time you have
Trello made Kanban boards popular: cards in columns that you drag from To do to Done. It is great for seeing where work stands, but a board does not tell you when you will do it, or whether it fits in your week. In Plenzu the same tasks live on a board and in your day plan.
| Question | Trello | Plenzu |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, up to 10 boards per workspace | Yes, everything for now |
| Price per year | $60 per user for Standard | €0 now · Pro later €39 |
| Kanban board | Yes, the core of the app | Yes, per workspace, next to the list view |
| Plans your day around your hours | No, cards have due dates only | Yes, a time bar per day against your own hours |
| Habits and focus timer | Through add-ons | Built in |
Why people look for a Trello alternative
- A board full of cards, but no idea what to do today.
- Useful features such as calendar and timeline views sit in paid plans.
- Personal tasks feel lost in a tool made for teams.
- A wish for an app made and hosted in the EU.
What Plenzu does differently
Every workspace in Plenzu can be a list or a Kanban board. The cards are real tasks with a duration and a day, so they also appear in the weekly planner. A crowded Doing column shows up as a full day, before it becomes a problem.
There is no red overdue list. Each morning Plenzu shows what was carried over, and you choose: today, move or let go. Ready-made boards for job applications, a content calendar or a sales pipeline help you start.
When Trello suits you better
If a whole team works on shared boards, with power-ups for other tools, automations and many members, Trello offers more. Plenzu is made for calm personal planning.
How to switch
- 1Create a free Plenzu account with your email.
- 2Make a workspace for each board you use most and switch it to Board.
- 3Add the cards that are still open, with a rough duration.
- 4Drag a few to a day in the week view and see whether your week fits.
Questions
Is Plenzu cheaper than Trello?
Plenzu is completely free for now, with unlimited tasks, workspaces and boards. A Pro plan of €39 a year is planned for later, and the free plan stays.
Does Plenzu have a Kanban board like Trello?
Yes. Every workspace can be shown as a board with your own columns, up to 12. Drop a card on Done and the task is checked off.
Can I import my Trello boards?
Not yet. Start with the cards that are still open; that is often a good moment to leave old cards behind.