Switching from Asana to Trello
Trello says plainly that it has no generic import tool. You can still move from Asana — by pasting lists, using the Trello API, or using a third-party Power-Up. Here is how to choose.
Quick verdict: Trello has no native importer, so pick a route by project size. For a few simple projects, paste task names into Trello lists — each line becomes a card. For anything bigger, use a third-party import Power-Up that reads CSV or Excel, or a sync tool that connects Asana and Trello. Budget time to rebuild dependencies and timelines, which Trello boards do not model the same way.
Switching Cost & Friction Estimator
Most buyers only budget for the new subscription. This estimates the hidden labor, data-cleanup, and retraining cost of actually making the switch.
Estimate assumes: 1 hour of data-mapping/cleaning labor per 2,000 records, a blended $75/hr ops rate, tiered migration & cleaning tooling fees, and 4 hours of retraining per seat at a $45/hr fully-loaded rate.
Why teams move from Asana to Trello
Lower cost
Trello Standard is $5/user/mo billed annually against $10.99/seat/mo for Asana Starter.
A bigger free plan
Trello Free covers up to 10 collaborators per Workspace; Asana’s free Personal plan covers 2 users.
Simplicity
Teams that only need shared boards often find Trello faster to use day to day.
How the migration actually works
There is no first-party path into Trello, so this is a manual or third-party migration.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Export from Asana | Export each Asana project to CSV. |
| 2. Choose a route in | Small projects: paste task names into a Trello list, where each new line becomes a card. Larger projects: install a third-party import Power-Up that reads CSV or Excel. |
| 3. Map sections to lists | Turn Asana sections into Trello lists and custom fields into labels or custom fields. |
| 4. Import and spot-check | Run the import on one project first and check assignees, due dates and descriptions before doing the rest. |
| 5. Replace timeline views | Trello boards do not model Asana dependencies and timelines the same way. Decide what replaces them for your team. |
| 6. Rebuild automations | Recreate Asana rules with Trello automation or Power-Ups. |
What this path doesn’t do for you:
Trello has no generic import tool, and it states that its own CSV and JSON exports cannot be imported to re-create a board. Dependencies, portfolios and goals have no direct Trello equivalent. Third-party Power-Ups do the heavy lifting here, so check what each one maps before relying on it.
Pricing side by side
| Plan | Asana | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Personal — up to 2 users | Up to 10 collaborators per Workspace |
| Entry paid | Starter — $10.99/seat/mo annual | Standard — $5/user/mo annual |
| Mid | Advanced — $24.99/seat/mo annual | Premium — $10/user/mo annual |
| Top | Enterprise — contact sales | Enterprise — $17.50/user/mo annual |
List prices checked on the vendors’ pricing pages on September 17, 2026. Confirm current rates before you buy.
Feature parity check
| Capability | Asana | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Board / Kanban view | Yes | Core view |
| Timeline / Gantt | From Starter | Premium views |
| Dependencies & portfolios | Yes — portfolios on Advanced | Limited |
| Native import | CSV importer, all plans | None — paste, API or Power-Ups |
| Free plan | Up to 2 users | Up to 10 collaborators per Workspace |
Going the other direction, or want the full comparison first?
Read the Trello vs Asana comparison Switching from Trello to Asana instead?Frequently Asked Questions
Can Trello import from Asana?
Not natively. Trello says it has no generic import tool; use copy-paste, the Trello API or a third-party Power-Up.
What is the fastest way to move a small project?
Paste a column of task names into a Trello card composer — each line becomes a separate card.
Can I import a CSV into Trello?
Only through third-party Power-Ups. Trello notes that its own CSV and JSON exports cannot be imported to re-create a board.
What happens to Asana dependencies?
They do not have a direct Trello equivalent, so decide how your team will track them before you switch.
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