Factro vs Trello
Last updated August 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Trello? Here's how Factro compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Factro. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German project management with Gantt, Kanban and EU-only hosting for data-sensitive teams.
Visual project management tool using Kanban boards, lists, and cards.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2011
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersFrankfurt (DE)
Not offeredAll data is stored on AWS in US regions by default.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27018, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, PCI-DSS
Price from
€19.99/user/mo
$5/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook, REST-API with webhooks
Slack, Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft Teams, Gmail +5
Where each one wins
Factro
Strengths
- +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
- +Customizable reporting and visual dashboards for data-driven decision-making
- +Scalable solution suitable for small to large enterprises with adaptable project complexity
Limitations
- −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
Trello
Strengths
- +Intuitive and easy to use for small teams
- +Highly customizable with Power-Ups and templates
- +Strong integration ecosystem
- +Free plan is feature-rich for basic needs
Limitations
- −Limited reporting and analytics on lower-tier plans
- −No native time-tracking (requires Power-Ups)
- −Steep learning curve for advanced features
- −No EU/German data residency
Data residency & compliance
Factro
Trello
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersFrankfurt (DE)
Not offeredAll data is stored on AWS in US regions by default.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27018, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, PCI-DSS
Pricing
Factro
- Basic Free for up to 3 usersUp to 5 projects · Basic task management · Mobile and desktop app access
- Business €19.99 per user / month (min. 3 users)Cross-project task boards · Project templates · Timelines with dependencies
- Professional €29.99 per user / month (min. 3 users)Configurable project rooms · Cross-project Kanban and Gantt views · Time tracking
- Government On request Tailored for public sector entities
- Enterprise On request Custom solutions for large organizations
Pricing varies based on billing cycle (monthly or yearly). Government and Enterprise plans require consultation.
Trello
- Free Free per workspaceUnlimited cards · Up to 10 boards per workspace · Up to 10 collaborators
- Standard $5 per user/monthUnlimited boards · Advanced checklists · Custom fields
- Premium $10 per user/monthMultiple views (Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, Map) · Unlimited workspace commands · Admin and security controls
- Enterprise $17.50 per user/monthUnlimited workspaces · Organization-wide permissions · Free SSO and user provisioning via Atlassian Guard
Monthly billing available at higher rates. Free plan includes core features with limitations.
Features
Factro
- Project Planning & Structure
- Project structure plan (PSP), Gantt charts with dependencies and milestones, Project templates, Project reports
- Task Management
- Kanban boards, Task lists, Subtasks, Deadline traffic lights
- Collaboration
- Comments on tasks, File attachments, Real-time notifications, Meeting agendas with auto-protocols
- Resource & Time Management
- Time tracking (planned, actual, remaining effort), Resource planning (availability, absences, workload)
- Administration & Security
- Single Sign-On (SSO) / SAML, Two-factor authentication (2FA), Change history, GDPR-compliant hosting in Germany
Trello
- Task Management
- Kanban boards, lists, and cards for organizing projects, Drag-and-drop functionality for easy task prioritization, Due dates, labels, and checklists for task details, Unlimited cards and boards (on paid plans)
- Collaboration
- Team member assignments and mentions, File attachments and comments on cards, Real-time updates and notifications, Guest access for external collaborators
- Customization & Views
- Custom backgrounds, stickers, and templates, Power-Ups for extended functionality (e.g., Calendar, Timeline), Multiple views (Kanban, Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, Map) on Premium+, Card mirroring and custom fields
- Automation & Integrations
- Butler for rule-based automation, Pre-built automation templates, Integrations with Slack, Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft Teams, and more, API access for custom integrations
- Security & Compliance
- Two-factor authentication (2FA), SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS certifications, SSO and Atlassian Guard for Enterprise, Data encryption in transit and at rest