Trello, but with superpowers
50M+ people love Trello's simplicity. But when you need analytics, AI, or a real editor — you're stuck buying power-ups. Kanbo has it all built in.
Kanbo is a Trello alternative that includes AI ticket writing, analytics dashboards, a rich text editor with 33 extensions, and custom workflows — all built in, not locked behind power-ups. The free plan includes 3 projects, 3 members, and 500 MB storage. Pro is $5/user/month (annual) vs Trello Premium at $10/user/month.
Common Trello frustrations
- Free plan limited to 10 boards and 10MB file attachments
- AI requires Premium plan at $10/user/month
- No velocity tracking, cycle time, or burndown charts
- Basic text formatting — no code blocks or slash commands
- No sprint or release management
Side-by-side comparison
See how Kanbo stacks up against Trello across the features that matter most.
| Feature | Kanbo | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Core Kanban | Drag-and-drop with real-time sync, optimistic updates | Drag-and-drop cards with lists |
| AI Assistant | Built-in: polish, generate, refine tickets | Atlassian Intelligence (Premium plan, $10/user/mo) |
| Rich Text Editor | 33 extensions, slash commands, code blocks, templates | Basic markdown, limited formatting in descriptions |
| Analytics | Velocity, cycle time, burndown charts built-in | Dashboard view (Premium plan only) |
| Custom Workflows | Custom statuses, transitions, validation rules | Limited to list-based workflows |
| Sprint/Release Management | Built-in releases with goals and burndown | Not available natively |
| Free Plan | Core features with AI, no board limit | 10 boards, 250 automation runs/month, 10MB files |
| Simplicity | Clean, minimal interface | Extremely simple and visual — 50M+ users love it |
| Automations | AI-powered assistance | Butler automation (1,000 runs on Standard, unlimited on Premium) |
| Integrations | API + MCP server for AI agents | Power-Ups marketplace, deep Atlassian ecosystem |
Frequently asked questions
How is Kanbo different from Trello?
Kanbo keeps Trello's simplicity but adds features that Trello locks behind paid plans or power-ups: a rich text editor with 33 extensions, built-in AI ticket writing, analytics with burndown charts, custom workflows with transition rules, and a developer API with MCP server.
Do I need to buy power-ups or add-ons?
No. Everything in Kanbo is built-in. There are no power-ups, no marketplace, no per-feature pricing. What you see is what you get.
Is Kanbo as easy to use as Trello?
Yes. Kanbo follows the same drag-and-drop kanban paradigm. If you've used Trello, you'll feel at home immediately. The additional features are tucked away until you need them.
How does pricing compare?
Trello Free limits you to 10 boards and 250 automation runs/month. Trello Standard is $5/user/month, Premium is $10/user/month (for AI and calendar/timeline views), and Enterprise starts at $17.50/user/month for 50+ users. Kanbo offers a free tier with core features including AI, with no board limits.
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