Choose Aqtos if
You want the business together.
You use boards to deliver client work, but spend the rest of the day checking separate places for hours, costs, invoices and who is away.
Aqtos vs Trello
A Trello alternativefor the whole business.
Keep the visual way of working you like. Bring projects, time, budgets, clients, HR and invoices into the same workspace with Aqtos BOSS.
14 days free. Card required.
$199/month after your trial. Unlimited people.
Inside Aqtos
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The short answer
Is Aqtos the right Trello alternative for you?
Aqtos is a Trello alternative for growing service teams whose work has expanded beyond task boards. You get Kanban project management alongside the people and financial workflows that keep the business running.
Trello may fit if
Your priorities are different.
Your main need is a lightweight visual board, and you are happy with the other tools you already use. Trello also offers automation, Power-Ups and additional paid-plan views.
Why teams consider Aqtos
The board is only part of the job.
Keep the familiar flow
Organize tasks on Kanban boards, assign owners and follow work through its stages. Add project budgets and time records so a completed card has business context, too.
Explore project managementSee the cost of getting it done
Track time on tasks and projects, record expenses and keep invoices in the same business workspace. Review the work and the money together instead of rebuilding the picture in a spreadsheet.
Explore financial operationsPlan around actual availability
Employee records, leave requests and the team calendar belong alongside delivery. Keep track of the people doing the work, not just the cards assigned to them.
Explore HRSide by side
Aqtos vs Trello: features that matter.
Look at the complete workflow, the plan it requires and the tools you would still keep.
Available as described. Available as describedDifferent approach or additional requirements. Different approach or extra requirementsPlan, setup and add-on details are explained in each row.
| Your workflow | Aqtos BOSSWork, people and money together | TrelloCapabilities and considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Project work | Available as described.Kanban boards, tasks and project workflows. | Available as described.Visual boards and cards; additional views depend on the plan. [1] |
| Time & budgets | Available as described.Task and project time tracking, estimates and project budgets. | Different approach or additional requirements.Extend boards with Power-Ups and integrations; check the tools and subscriptions you need. [2] |
| Clients & sales | Available as described.CRM, client records and a sales pipeline in BOSS. | Different approach or additional requirements.Cards can model a pipeline; CRM integrations can add capabilities. [2] |
| People & HR | Available as described.Employee records, recruitment and leave workflows. | Different approach or additional requirements.Boards can organize HR tasks; review separate requirements for employee records and leave balances. [2] |
| Invoices & expenses | Available as described.Invoicing and expense management in the same subscription. | Different approach or additional requirements.Connect the financial tools that fit your workflow through integrations. [2] |
| How you pay | Available as described.$199/month for unlimited people on the monthly Pro plan. | Different approach or additional requirements.Free and paid plans; paid tiers charge per user. Some partner Power-Ups cost extra. [2] |
Competitor details checked September 6, 2026. Features and plans can change. See official sources. Aqtos is the publisher of this comparison.
Take a look around
See how the pieces fit.
Follow a project, check its time and costs, look up a client and find who is away. Use your own day-to-day work to decide whether the system fits.
Explore the product tourSwitching from Trello
Bring your Trello work with you.
Aqtos supports Trello task imports. Start with one active board, check the result with your team, then bring the wider workflow across.
Talk through your moveChoose a board worth moving
Use a live project with a clear owner. Keep an export or backup of the original before making changes.
Import and check the essentials
The documented import supports task titles, descriptions, checklists and statuses. Confirm these on a small sample; check any attachment, comment or custom-field requirements separately.
Connect the rest of the work
Invite the team, check permissions and add the relevant budget, client and time records. Move your next project when the first one feels familiar.
One subscription. Your whole team.
Invite the people.
Keep the price simple.
Projects, CRM, HR, time tracking, invoicing and expenses in BOSS.
Compare the total software you need, including tools you would keep. The least expensive option depends on your team size and requirements.
What makes Aqtos a Trello alternative?
Aqtos combines visual project management with CRM, HR, time tracking, budgets, invoicing and expenses. It suits teams that want their project board and business operations in one workspace.
Can I import my Trello boards?
Aqtos supports Trello task imports, including titles, descriptions, checklists and statuses. Test one board first and confirm any other data you need to move with the Aqtos team.
Is Aqtos a free Trello alternative?
Aqtos offers a 14-day free trial with a credit card required. After the trial, the monthly Pro plan is $199 for unlimited people. It is not a permanently free plan.
Does Trello already have automation and other views?
Yes. Trello includes automation and Power-Ups, with extra views available on certain paid plans. The reason to consider Aqtos is the connected business workflows around project work.
Is switching worth it for a small team?
Compare the workflows you need and the total cost of the tools you would keep. If a free board already covers your needs, you may not need a broader business system. Use the trial to test an actual client project.
Try Aqtos with a real project
Keep the boards. Get the bigger picture.
Bring your team, try the workflows and see whether it feels right.
14 days free. Card required. $199/month after your trial.