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BrainSwitchs vs Trello
Trello is a board. BrainSwitchs has boards too, as one view of a database, inside a workspace that also thinks visually.
Trello made kanban easy for everyone. In BrainSwitchs, a board is one view of a database. The same rows also show as a table, calendar, timeline or chart, and each card opens as a full page. Your board sits on the same canvas as your brainstorm.
Product strategy, 2026
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We sell to small teams first. Below is the map we drew on Monday, still live. Drag anything in it and the canvas updates everywhere.
Open questions
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| Feature | BrainSwitchs | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Kanban board | Yes | Yes |
| Table, calendar, timeline and chart views | Yes | Some on paid plans |
| Cards open as full pages | Yes | Card details |
| Board on an infinite canvas | Yes | No |
| Focus timer and focus sound | Yes | Power-Ups only |
| Team automation and integrations | Basic | Mature |
Trello details are based on its publicly listed features and may change. Corrections welcome.
Choose BrainSwitchs if
- Plan the work and do the thinking in the same place.
- Switch a board to a chart or timeline in one click.
Stick with Trello if
- Team automation, Power-Ups and integrations.
- Mobile apps and notifications.
Moving from Trello
Export your Trello board as CSV and import the columns into a BrainSwitchs database, then switch it to board view.
You don't have to move everything at once. Plenty of people start with one project, see how the canvas and pages feel together, and bring the rest over later.
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