Best Editorial Calendar Software
Trello alternatives
8 tools scored in the same category. 8 score higher than Trello's 2.9/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Before you switch — what Trello does well
- Centralized collaboration
- Flexible boards, lists, and cards
- Free version available
And where it was marked down
- Could do better with enhanced analytics and reporting features
A flexible relational database and no-code platform for building AI-powered editorial workflows
Scores 1.4 higher than Trello
Professional newsroom planning and editorial calendar platform for complex multi-channel workflows
Scores 1.3 higher than Trello
AI-powered work management platform orchestrating complex editorial workflows and multi-channel content campaigns
Scores 1.1 higher than Trello
Professional editorial, permission, and workflow management tools for WordPress content teams and digital publishers.
Scores 0.9 higher than Trello
Google Docs-style real-time collaboration and editorial commenting directly within the WordPress block editor
Scores 0.6 higher than Trello
A centralized platform to plan, create, and distribute content across multiple channels with AI-driven optimization.
Scores 0.1 higher than Trello
A versatile AI-powered Work OS for centralizing editorial workflows and cross-team project management
Scores 0.1 higher than Trello
Unified creative operations platform for managing digital assets and complex editorial workflows
Scores 0.1 higher than Trello
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Trello?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, Airtable is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Editorial Calendar Software at 4.3/5, against Trello at 2.9/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Trello?
Our editors flagged: Could do better with enhanced analytics and reporting features. Whether those matter depends on your setup — many publishers run Trello successfully despite them.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
