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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.

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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.

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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.

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    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.

    StepWhat you do
    1Export from AsanaExport each Asana project to CSV.
    2Choose a route inSmall 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.
    3Map sections to listsTurn Asana sections into Trello lists and custom fields into labels or custom fields.
    4Import and spot-checkRun the import on one project first and check assignees, due dates and descriptions before doing the rest.
    5Replace timeline viewsTrello boards do not model Asana dependencies and timelines the same way. Decide what replaces them for your team.
    6Rebuild automationsRecreate 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

    PlanAsanaTrello
    FreePersonal — up to 2 usersUp to 10 collaborators per Workspace
    Entry paidStarter — $10.99/seat/mo annualStandard — $5/user/mo annual
    MidAdvanced — $24.99/seat/mo annualPremium — $10/user/mo annual
    TopEnterprise — contact salesEnterprise — $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

    CapabilityAsanaTrello
    Board / Kanban viewYesCore view
    Timeline / GanttFrom StarterPremium views
    Dependencies & portfoliosYes, portfolios on AdvancedLimited
    Native importCSV importer, all plansNone — paste, API or Power-Ups
    Free planUp to 2 usersUp to 10 collaborators per Workspace

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    Security & access: what changes when you switch

    Security, offline and access rules that differ between Asana and Trello. Rows where both tools are the same (5) are left out; the full side-by-side is on each tool’s page: Asana, Trello.

    What changesAsana (today)Trello (after)
    Other certificationsISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 27701, CSA STAR Level 1, SOC 3sourceISO/IEC 27018, CSA STAR, TISAXsource
    HIPAA (BAA)BAA availableEnterprise+sourceNot published
    Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)YesEnterprisesourceYesAny plan with Atlassian Guard Standard (add-on); included in Enterprisesource
    SCIM user provisioningYesEnterprisesourceYesAny plan with Atlassian Guard Standard (add-on); included in Enterprisesource
    Two-factor authenticationYesEnforcement: EnterprisesourceYesEnforcement: All plans (managed accounts)source
    Admin audit logYesEnterprise+ (or Enterprise with Compliance Management add-on)sourceYesAny plan with Atlassian Guard Standard (add-on); included in Enterprisesource
    Data residency choicesUS, EU, Japan, AustraliaEnterprise (add-on); included in Enterprise+sourceNot published
    Encryption256-bit encryption at rest and in transitsourceAES-256 full-disk encryption at rest; TLS 1.2+ in transitsource
    Self-hosting optionNot publishedCloud onlysource
    Offline modePartialThe iOS app works offline for checking notifications, commenting, changing due dates or assignees, completing tasks and adding tasks; pending actions sync when you are back online.sourceWorks offlineThe iOS and Android apps let you create and edit boards, lists and cards offline and sync automatically on reconnect; the web and desktop apps need an internet connection.source
    Offline limitsTasks and conversations in projects never opened on the device are not visible offline (new tasks can still be added to them)sourceMobile apps only; the desktop apps and web need an active connectionsource
    IP allowlistingYesEnterprise+sourceNot published
    Device & session controlsYesEnterpriseSAML session timeout (1 hour to 30 days) plus an optional mobile session timeout; mobile app controls (limit downloads, screenshots, copy/paste) are sold as a Permissions Management add-on.sourceYesFreeBuilt-in mobile device management (MDM) support for the iOS and Android apps, listed on every plan.source
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    Before you cut over

    • Set up single sign-on in Trello on Any plan with Atlassian Guard Standard (add-on); included in Enterprise before you invite the team, so accounts are created through your identity provider rather than by hand.
    • If you restrict Asana to office or VPN IP addresses today, check how you will enforce the same rule in Trello; we found no IP allowlisting documented.
    • Asana offers a HIPAA BAA; we found none for Trello. Don’t move protected health information until that is settled.

    Checked September 19, 2026 against each vendor’s own trust center, help docs and app pages. Hover or tap “source” to see the exact wording we relied on. “Not published” means we could not find the vendor saying it on its own site; it doesn’t mean the feature is missing. Plan names are the lowest plan the vendor says includes the feature. Security · Offline · Remote vs office · Download the data

    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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    Prices on this page were recorded from each vendor’s own pricing page on the date shown at the top of the page. Vendors change pricing often — check the live source before you buy.

    Every figure is also in our open dataset (JSON and CSV, CC BY 4.0), with its source page and verification date. See how we research pricing.

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