ComparePinrom vs Trello: Which Project Management Tool Fits Freelancers Best?
Pinrom vs Trello: Which Project Management Tool Fits Freelancers Best?
Freelancers need structure without bloat
Pinrom is a Trello alternative built for teams that outgrow Trello's limits. See our $1 pricing.
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Pinrom
Simple & Affordable
Recommended
VS
Trello
Visual project management
$1
Starting price per user
14 days
Free trial
5 min
Setup time
Detailed Feature Comparison
See how Pinrom compares to Trello across key features and capabilities.
Core Features
Time Tracking
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PinromBuilt-in time tracking and reporting included in all plans
Trello
No built-in time tracking
Requires Power-Ups or third-party tools for additional cost and complexity
Task Management
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PinromTasks, subtasks, and versioning per client with comment threads and file attachments
Trello
Visual boards with drag-and-drop cards - clean interface and easy to get started
Client Collaboration
P
PinromLightweight client portal included with approvals and deadlines
Trello
Basic sharing capabilities
No dedicated client collaboration features
Reporting & Analytics
P
PinromComprehensive project analytics and reporting built-in
Trello
Weak reporting and version control
Limited insights without Power-Ups
Automation
P
PinromEssential automation features included in all plans
Trello
Basic automation available
Most automation requires paid tiers or 3rd-party tools
| Feature | P Pinrom | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Time Tracking | Built-in time tracking and reporting included in all plans | No built-in time tracking Requires Power-Ups or third-party tools for additional cost and complexity |
| Task Management | Tasks, subtasks, and versioning per client with comment threads and file attachments | Visual boards with drag-and-drop cards - clean interface and easy to get started |
| Client Collaboration | Lightweight client portal included with approvals and deadlines | Basic sharing capabilities No dedicated client collaboration features |
| Reporting & Analytics | Comprehensive project analytics and reporting built-in | Weak reporting and version control Limited insights without Power-Ups |
| Automation | Essential automation features included in all plans | Basic automation available Most automation requires paid tiers or 3rd-party tools |
Freelancer-Specific Features
Multi-Client Management
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PinromPurpose-built for managing multiple clients with separate workspaces and permissions
Trello
Works for simple task tracking
Begins to break down when managing multiple clients or needing structured workflows
Workflow Structure
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PinromJust enough structure to manage tasks without overhead of complex enterprise tools
Trello
Visual-only planning with boards and cards
Lacks structured workflows for professional freelance work
File Management
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PinromOrganized file attachments with version control and approvals
Trello
Basic file attachments to cards
No version control or approval workflows
| Feature | P Pinrom | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Client Management | Purpose-built for managing multiple clients with separate workspaces and permissions | Works for simple task tracking Begins to break down when managing multiple clients or needing structured workflows |
| Workflow Structure | Just enough structure to manage tasks without overhead of complex enterprise tools | Visual-only planning with boards and cards Lacks structured workflows for professional freelance work |
| File Management | Organized file attachments with version control and approvals | Basic file attachments to cards No version control or approval workflows |
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Pinrom Advantages- Built-in time tracking without extra cost
- Purpose-built for freelancer workflows
- Client portal and approval system included
- Better for multi-client setups
- Flat $1/user pricing with full features
- Task-level control and visibility
Best for: Freelancers who work with 3+ clients regularly, want to track time and approvals, and prefer clarity over configuration. Ideal when your freelance work scales beyond simple task tracking.
Trello Advantages
- Extremely simple and intuitive visual interface
- Large ecosystem of Power-Ups for extensibility
- Great for simple, visual task organization
- Free plan available for basic use
- Widely adopted with familiar interface
- Good for light project planning
Best for: Freelancers managing 1–2 light projects who like visual-only planning and don't need time logs, approvals, or structured client workflows.
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Annually
Team Size: 10 users
1 user100 users
Recommended
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Pinrom$120.00/year
For 10 users
- All features included
- Built-in time tracking
- Unlimited projects
- Priority support
Trello
$600.00/year
For 10 users
- Core features
- Basic collaboration
- ×Time tracking (extra cost)
- ×Advanced features (higher tier)
Save $480.00/year
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