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GitScrum vs Trello: When to Upgrade Your Kanban Tool
Trello offers beautiful simplicity but lacks developer-specific features. GitScrum provides the Kanban experience developers love with added capabilities—WIP limits, Team Standup, Git integration, and NoteVault—without jumping to enterprise complexity.
Comparison Overview
Key Differences
GITSCRUM VS TRELLO COMPARISON:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ FEATURE COMPARISON │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ CORE KANBAN: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ Feature GitScrum Trello ││
│ │ ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────││
│ │ Boards Yes Yes ││
│ │ Columns Unlimited Unlimited ││
│ │ WIP limits 1-15 per column Power-Up needed ││
│ │ Column rules Auto-assign, Power-Up needed ││
│ │ labels, notify ││
│ │ Auto-archive Built-in Butler needed ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
│ DEVELOPER FEATURES: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ Feature GitScrum Trello ││
│ │ ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────││
│ │ Git integration Native Power-Up ││
│ │ Dark mode Default Not available ││
│ │ Team Standup Built-in Not available ││
│ │ Activity heatmap Yes Not available ││
│ │ Blockers view Dedicated Manual filter ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
│ DOCUMENTATION: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ Feature GitScrum Trello ││
│ │ ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────││
│ │ NoteVault Yes Not available ││
│ │ Card details Rich text Basic markdown ││
│ │ Attachments Yes Yes ││
│ │ Checklists Yes Yes ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Signs You've Outgrown Trello
| Symptom | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Too many Power-Ups | Core features should be built-in |
| Can't limit WIP | Need flow control |
| No team visibility | Need standup/blockers view |
| Missing Git link | Want code-connected tasks |
| Light mode only | Want developer-friendly UI |
When to Upgrade
Move to GitScrum When
UPGRADE INDICATORS:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SIGNS YOU'VE OUTGROWN TRELLO │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ✅ WORKFLOW NEEDS: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ • Want WIP limits without paying for Power-Ups ││
│ │ • Need column automation (auto-assign, labels) ││
│ │ • Want auto-archive to keep board clean ││
│ │ • Need more than basic Kanban ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
│ ✅ TEAM NEEDS: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ • Remote team needs async standup replacement ││
│ │ • Blockers getting lost in board noise ││
│ │ • No visibility into team workload ││
│ │ • Need activity tracking over time ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
│ ✅ DEVELOPER NEEDS: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ • Light mode causes eye strain ││
│ │ • Want Git integration without extra plugins ││
│ │ • Need code-aware project management ││
│ │ • Board should match IDE aesthetic ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Migration Path
From Trello to GitScrum
- Export Trello board - JSON export
- Map structure - Lists → Columns
- Import tasks - Card data transfers
- Set up automations - Configure column rules
- Enable features - WIP limits, Team Standup
What Stays the Same
Familiar Experience
| Trello | GitScrum |
|---|---|
| Boards | Projects with Kanban |
| Lists | Columns |
| Cards | Tasks |
| Labels | Labels |
| Checklists | Checklists |
| Drag & drop | Drag & drop |