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Flux
You're hereReal-time kanban with AI assistant, multi-board views, event-sourced undo, MCP server for AI agents, and self-hosting. Free to start.
Dev teams, AI-first
// Trello Alternatives
Ready to move beyond Trello?
Trello defined the kanban category. But if you need real-time sync, AI assistance, multi-board views, or event-sourced undo, there are stronger options. Here are 8 alternatives - honest takes on what each does best.
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Asana
Full work management platform with boards, timelines, portfolios, forms, and goals. Stronger for large cross-functional teams.
Large orgs, PMOs
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Linear
Fast issue tracker with keyboard-driven UX, Cycles, and roadmaps. Built for engineering teams that want speed.
Eng teams, sprints
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Jira
Enterprise issue tracking with deep customization, sprints, and the Atlassian ecosystem. Heavy but comprehensive.
Enterprise, Atlassian
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Monday.com
Work OS with spreadsheet-style boards, dashboards, automations, and CRM. Broad but less kanban-focused.
Non-technical teams
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Notion
Connected workspace with docs, wikis, and database board views. Best when you need docs and boards in one tool.
Docs + boards combo
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ClickUp
All-in-one platform with every view type, built-in docs, whiteboards, and AI. Feature-rich but steep learning curve.
Feature maximalists
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Shortcut
Project management for software teams with stories, epics, milestones, and a clean kanban view. Simpler than Jira.
Mid-size dev teams
01 Why look for Trello alternatives?
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Common reasons include needing real-time sync without refresh, better activity history with undo, multi-board views for cross-project visibility, AI integration, self-hosting requirements, or avoiding Atlassian vendor lock-in.
02 What is the best free Trello alternative?
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Flux is free to start with no credit card and no user limit on the free tier. It includes real-time sync, AI assistant, multi-board views, and a full REST API - features that require paid Trello plans or Power-Ups.
03 Can I import my Trello boards?
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Most Trello alternatives support JSON import. Flux can import boards from Trello exports, preserving your columns, cards, and labels.
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