The best alternatives to Trello

6 European alternatives · updated 11 October 2026 · How we select

Trello’s Kanban boards feel familiar, until the moment you hit the wall: no native time tracking, no workload view, and every Power-Up that should be standard locked behind another paywall. For teams that need more than sticky-note simplicity, the jump to Business Class at per-user pricing is steep, especially when EU-hosted tools deliver the same (or better) functionality without the transatlantic data transfer. If your projects have grown beyond a single board or your compliance officer insists on EU data residency, the switch is less about leaving Trello than about finding software that actually scales with you.

In short

Trello covers kanban task management and project collaboration. European alternatives: Stackfield, Factro, awork, MeisterTask and Businessmap and 1 more. By area: Factro, awork and MeisterTask for kanban task management; Stackfield, Factro and awork for project collaboration.

European alternatives to Trello

Stackfield🇩🇪 DE

All-in-one German workspace for tasks, team chat and video calls, end-to-end encrypted

Replaces Trello’s team chat and meetings but lacks Kanban focus; suits teams needing an all-in-one workspace.

Project collaborationFrom €9/user/mo★ 4.8 (179 reviews)Import from Trello: ✓ via CSV export + support · source

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

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What users praise and criticise

Clean, intuitive interface with minimal learning curve and straightforward onboarding
End-to-end encryption and strict EU data residency (Germany-only servers, no non-EU access)
All-in-one collaboration suite: tasks, chat, video calls, file sharing and whiteboards in one tool

Limited global adoption and brand recognition outside Europe, leading to resistance from users of established tools like Slack or Teams
Mobile app lacks functionality and user-friendliness compared to desktop experience
Customization options are restricted

Factro🇩🇪 DE

German project management with Gantt, Kanban and EU-only hosting for data-sensitive teams.

Replaces Trello’s Kanban and adds Gantt; suits data-sensitive teams needing planning tools.

Covers all of TrelloFrom €19.99/user/mo★ 4.6 (12 reviews)

EU hostingGDPRFree planISO 27001

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What users praise and criticise

Intuitive and user-friendly interface that simplifies task and project management workflows
Clear task delegation, status tracking, and prioritization capabilities for streamlined project workflows
Integrated communication tools (task comments, team discussions, notifications) to enhance collaboration

Limited number of extensive user reviews, making it harder to assess performance across industries
Pricing transparency and perceived value for money could be improved
Advanced features and integrations lag behind some competitors

awork🇩🇪 DE

German project management for agencies with Kanban, Gantt and EU-only hosting

Replaces Trello’s Kanban and collaboration; ideal for agencies needing structured project management.

Covers all of TrelloFrom €6/user/mo★ 4.5 (1549 reviews)Import from Trello: ✓ via CSV export → .xlsx · source

EU hostingGDPRISO 27001

awork vs Trello →

What users praise and criticise

Clean, modern, and intuitive interface enabling quick onboarding with minimal technical expertise
Strong project and task management with templates, recurring tasks, subtasks, and automation for streamlined workflows
Integrated time tracking and capacity planning tools valued by agencies for profitability and resource management

Limited offline functionality, making work without internet connectivity difficult
Mobile app lacks intuitiveness and key features compared to the desktop version
Occasional performance slowdowns or glitches reported by users

MeisterTask🇦🇹 AT

Austrian Kanban tool with EU-hosted data and native Slack, GitHub and Google Drive integrations.

Replaces Trello’s Kanban and collaboration; best for teams wanting native integrations.

Covers all of TrelloFrom €9/user/mo★ 4.6 (1536 reviews)Import from Trello: ✓ built-in Trello importer · source

EU hostingGDPRFree planISO 27001

MeisterTask vs Trello →

What users praise and criticise

Intuitive, visually appealing Kanban-style project boards that adapt to team workflows
Simple and fast onboarding with live sessions, webinars, and comprehensive documentation
Highly customizable workflows to fit diverse team needs

Free trial and free plan are highly limited (e.g., only 3 projects, restricted features)
Advanced features like subtasks and timeline views require expensive paid plans (Business or Enterprise)
Reporting options are less comprehensive compared to competitors

Businessmap🇨🇭 CH

Swiss enterprise Kanban platform that aligns strategy with execution on EU-hosted servers

Replaces Trello’s Kanban at enterprise scale; fits large teams aligning strategy with execution.

Covers all of TrelloFrom $149/user/mo★ 4.8 (215 reviews)Import from Trello: ✓ built-in Trello importer · source

EU hostingGDPR

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What users praise and criticise

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for basic board setup and task tracking
Highly customizable workflows, boards, swimlanes, and dashboards to fit diverse project needs
Comprehensive feature set consolidating OKRs, work management, and portfolio management in one platform

Steep learning curve for advanced features like portfolio management and automation
Interface can become cluttered with many boards and fields, complicating prioritization
Recent updates focusing on OKRs and additional fields are seen as unnecessary by some users

Teamwork🇮🇪 IE

Irish project management for agencies with EU-hosted data and built-in time tracking.

Replaces Trello’s Kanban and adds time tracking; suits agencies managing client projects.

Covers all of TrelloFrom $9.99/user/mo★ 4.4 (7594 reviews)Import from Trello: ✓ built-in Trello importer · source

EU hostingGDPRFree planISO/IEC 27001

Teamwork vs Trello →

What users praise and criticise

Clean, intuitive interface with a low learning curve, suitable for non-technical users
Strong onboarding support through guided tutorials, templates, and a structured knowledge base
Responsive and knowledgeable customer support, with a track record of addressing user feedback

Performance issues at scale: slow loading times, lag, and occasional downtime with large workloads (100+ projects)
File management is confusing, with limited storage and files easily getting lost in folder structures
Lacks advanced productivity monitoring (e.g., automatic time tracking, activity insights, or screenshot capture)

All Trello alternatives at a glance

Which part of Trello each alternative covers.

Provider	Kanban task management	Project collaboration	From	Rating	Import from Trello
Trello 🇺🇸 (the tool you are replacing)	✓	✓	$5	★ 4.4	–
Stackfield 🇩🇪		✓	€9	★ 4.8 (179)	✓ service
Factro 🇩🇪	✓	✓	€19.99	★ 4.6 (12)	–
awork 🇩🇪	✓	✓	€6	★ 4.5 (1549)	✓ via file
MeisterTask 🇦🇹	✓	✓	€9	★ 4.6 (1536)	✓ built-in
Businessmap 🇨🇭	✓	✓	$149	★ 4.8 (215)	✓ built-in
Teamwork 🇮🇪	✓	✓	$9.99	★ 4.4 (7594)	✓ built-in

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

Trello: the facts

What to know about the tool you are replacing, with sources.

Headquarters: 🇺🇸 US · since 2011
Where your data is stored: No EU data regionAll data is stored on AWS in US regions by default.
Transfers to the US based on: Standard Contractual Clauses
Contracts: DPA · Sub-processors
Price: Free plan · from $5/user/mo
Rating: ★ 4.4 (14,000 reviews)

What users value in Trello

Intuitive and easy to use for small teams
Highly customizable with Power-Ups and templates
Strong integration ecosystem

What they criticise

Limited reporting and analytics on lower-tier plans
No native time-tracking (requires Power-Ups)
Steep learning curve for advanced features

Sources: atlassian.com · g2.com · capterra.com · trello.com · researched 16 August 2026

Moving away from Trello

MeisterTask, Businessmap and Teamwork import Trello content with a built-in importer. Via the export files: awork. With help from the vendor: Stackfield. Every import above links its source on the product card.

Frequently asked questions

Which European tool replaces Trello fully?

Stackfield, Teamwork, MeisterTask, Factro and Businessmap cover Trello’s core Kanban task management and project collaboration. Stackfield adds team chat and video calls with end-to-end encryption.

Which European Trello alternative is best for complex projects?

Businessmap is designed for enterprise Kanban and aligns strategy with execution. Factro and awork offer Gantt charts for advanced project planning.

Can I migrate my Trello boards to a European tool?

Teamwork, MeisterTask and Businessmap have built-in Trello importers. awork supports migration via CSV export. Stackfield offers migration via CSV export with support.

Can I take my data with me when switching from Trello?

Trello allows data export. Check the import options of the tool you shortlist. Teamwork, MeisterTask, Businessmap and Stackfield support Trello data migration.

Do European alternatives offer free plans?

Teamwork, MeisterTask and Factro offer free plans. Stackfield, awork and Businessmap do not.

Where does Trello keep my data?

Trello stores all data on AWS in US regions by default. It uses Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers.

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