When a board should stay simple
A Free, Simpler Trello Alternative for Hands-On Teams
Trello is a flexible visual work platform. Turnboards is a narrower mobile task board for crews that mainly need to capture, assign, and finish work.
Choose Turnboards when three clear statuses and fast offline-capable entry are more useful than configuring lists, Power-Ups, rules, views, and workspace settings.
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Free-tier disclosure
Trello also has a free plan
Trello Free is $0 and currently includes up to 10 collaborators per Workspace, unlimited cards, and up to 10 boards per Workspace.
Published pricing checked July 27, 2026. Verify current terms on the Trello official pricing page.
| Plan | Published price | Annual example or limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace |
| Standard | $5/user/month billed annually | $60 per user each year |
| Premium | $10/user/month billed annually | $120 per user each year |
Annual examples multiply the published monthly price by 12. Taxes, promotions, billing terms, minimum seats, regional pricing, and product changes may affect the actual amount.
Turnboards is right for…
Choose less software when the work is straightforward
- Your team works primarily from phones or tablets.
- Backlog, Active, and Complete are enough status detail.
- You want quick task entry, assignments, notes, and due dates.
- Temporary poor connectivity is part of the workday.
Choose Trello when…
Keep the capabilities your process depends on
- You need browser and desktop workflows alongside mobile apps.
- Your process depends on Power-Ups, Butler automation, or custom fields.
- You want timeline, dashboard, table, calendar, or map views.
- You need advanced workspace administration or enterprise controls.
Feature fit
Turnboards and Trello solve different-sized problems
This comparison focuses on workflow fit, not a claim that one product is universally better.
| Decision | Turnboards | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Purpose-built shared work boards | Flexible cards, lists, and Workspaces |
| Workflow | Backlog, Active, Complete | User-defined lists and board structures |
| Offline use | Queues local changes and syncs after reconnecting | Mobile offline support varies by action |
| Configuration | Minimal setup | More customization, Power-Ups, and automation |
| Best fit | Small hands-on teams | Teams wanting flexible visual project workflows |
A low-risk migration
Try one active list before moving everything
- Create one Turnboards board for the Trello board your crew uses most.
- Move only current cards and near-term backlog; archive old process clutter in Trello.
- Invite the people doing the work and assign the first active items.
- Keep Trello if any required automation, custom field, attachment, or integration has no simple replacement.
Example Turnboards items
- Repair gate hinge
- Load materials for Oak Street
- Confirm pump model
- Clean fabrication table
Turnboards is intentionally not a full project-management suite
Turnboards does not currently advertise advanced automation, reporting, integrations, portfolios, resource planning, compliance workflows, time tracking, Gantt planning, or enterprise administration. It is a focused shared work list for small teams.
Questions before switching
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Trello?
Turnboards is currently free to try and provides shared boards, assignments, notes, due dates, and three task statuses for small teams.
Does Trello have a free plan?
Yes. Trello Free currently allows up to 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace, so teams should compare that plan before deciding to switch.
What would I lose by moving from Trello to Turnboards?
Turnboards does not replace Trello Power-Ups, Butler automation, custom fields, flexible lists, advanced views, or enterprise administration.
Can I import a Trello board automatically?
Turnboards does not currently advertise an automatic Trello importer. A move should start with manually recreating one active board and only the tasks the team still needs.
Is Turnboards cheaper than Trello?
Turnboards is currently free to try. Trello also has a free plan, while its paid plans add capabilities and higher limits. Pricing can change, so check Trello's official page before choosing.
Try one shared board with your team
Turnboards is currently free to try. Pricing may change as the product grows.
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