Trello

Visual Kanban board tool for organizing tasks and team workflows with powerful integration capabilities.

About Trello

Trello uses a visual Kanban style to manage projects, making it ideal for teams of all sizes. Its strength lies in its simplicity and powerful integration capabilities. By integrating Trello with other tools, you can prevent task switching, automate workflows, and ensure seamless handoff between departments. For example, you can turn a customer support ticket into a bug report card, or a closed sales deal into a client onboarding card without ever leaving your Trello board. With over 200 Power-Ups and integration with automation platforms like Make.com, n8n, and Relay.app, Trello can be customized to fit almost any workflow.

Integration Capabilities

Trello has 13 native integrations with leading business platforms. Connect via direct API, webhooks, or third-party automation tools for unlimited possibilities.

Browse Trello integrations below. Green integrations are native and free. Yellow integrations require an automation platform like Make ↗ to sync data.

Common Integration Patterns

→ Trello Power-Ups for Enhanced Productivity: Trello's Power-Up ecosystem includes integrations with tools like Jira for advanced issue tracking, Asana for cross-platform project management, and Slack for real-time team communication.
→ Workflow Automation with Trello: Automate repetitive tasks by integrating Trello with automation platforms like Make.com, n8n, or Relay.app to create custom workflows without coding.
→ Data Synchronization: Connect Trello with Google Sheets for automated reporting, Salesforce for CRM integration, and HubSpot for marketing and sales alignment.
→ Opportunity Management Approvals: Integrates with Salesforce to require sales manager approval before Trello cards are created as Salesforce opportunities, ensuring sales pipeline accuracy.

Integration Challenges

⚠ Complexity in Power-Up Management: With over 200 Power-Ups available, choosing the right ones for your workflow and managing conflicts between them can be overwhelming.
⚠ Data Silos Across Boards: Trello's board-based structure can lead to data fragmentation when working on large projects that span multiple boards or teams.
⚠ Limited Customization Without Power-Ups: While Trello is simple to use out of the box, advanced customization requires Power-Ups, which may introduce additional costs and complexity.
⚠ API Rate Limits: Trello's API rate limits can be restrictive for large-scale integrations, requiring careful planning and optimization when building custom workflows.

Before You Integrate

1. Define Your Workflow Needs: Identify the specific tasks you want to automate or integrate before exploring Power-Ups or third-party tools.
2. Research Compatible Tools: Explore Trello's Power-Up directory and integration partners like Make.com or n8n to find solutions that match your requirements.
3. Test Integration Options: Try free trials or demo versions of Power-Ups and automation tools to ensure they work well with your existing Trello workflow.
4. Optimize for Scale: If you anticipate high volumes of data or complex workflows, consider using robust automation platforms like Make.com or self-hosted options like n8n to avoid API rate limit issues.
5. Train Your Team: Provide training on new Power-Ups and integration workflows to ensure adoption and maximize the benefits of your Trello integration strategy.