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Quick answer
Yes - KAZI is a strong Trello alternative for freelancers and small teams doing client work. Trello is a lightweight Kanban board priced per user ($5-$10/user/month) with no invoicing, payments, CRM or client portals; KAZI keeps simple boards and adds invoicing, contracts, client portals and AI for a flat R 907/month with no per-seat fees. If all you want is a free personal to-do board, Trello is simpler; if you run paid client projects, KAZI handles the whole loop in one place.
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Why professionals choose KAZI over Trello
Trello is loved for how simple its boards are, but that simplicity is also the ceiling: it organizes cards and nothing else. The moment work becomes paid client work, you need invoicing, a client to share with, a contract and a record of the relationship - so Trello gets surrounded by Power-Ups and separate subscriptions. Teams switch to keep the simple board feel while gaining the business layer, without paying per user.
Where Trello Falls Short
Kanban-only - no invoicing, payments, CRM or client portal
Per-user pricing ($5-$10/user/month) once you move past the free plan
Advanced features depend on paid Power-Ups and integrations
No contracts, proposals or e-signatures
No time tracking or billing without add-ons
No branded client experience - a shared board is just a board
No built-in AI for content, summaries or proposals
How KAZI Solves These Problems
Keep the simple board feel with Kanban, lists and timeline views
Invoicing and Paystack payments built into every project
Branded client portal instead of a bare shared board
Contracts, proposals and e-signatures in the deal flow
Built-in time tracking that flows straight into invoices
Flat R 907/month - unlimited clients and collaborators, no per-seat fee
Multi-model AI (GPT, Claude, Gemini) included
KAZI vs Trello: Feature-by-Feature
An honest, side-by-side breakdown, including where Trello holds its own.
Feature
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KAZITrello
Monthly Cost (Solo)
One price for the whole business
R 907/mo flat (everything)
$5-$10/user/mo
Cost for 5 People
Add people free
R 907/mo (same price)
$25-$50/mo (boards only)
Kanban Boards
Both do simple boards well
Yes
Yes (its core)
List & Timeline Views
No upgrade wall on KAZI
Included
Premium only
Invoicing & Payments
Bill from the board
Native Paystack
None
CRM
Clients and work together
Built-in
None
Client Portal
Professional client space
Branded, per-client
None
Contracts & E-Sign
Close deals in-platform
Built-in
None
Time Tracking
Track and bill hours
Built-in, auto-invoice
Power-Up only
AI Assistant
GPT, Claude, Gemini free
Multi-model included
Limited (Atlassian Intelligence)
Pricing Model
No seat math
Flat per business
Per user
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Why KAZI is the Better Choice
Purpose-built for freelancers, startups, agencies, and consultants who want one ecosystem for everything.
Simple Boards, Real Business
Keep the clean Kanban flow Trello is loved for, then invoice, contract and host clients from the same project. The simplicity without the dead end.
No Power-Up Tax
Time tracking, timeline views and automations are built in, not paid Power-Ups bolted on. One flat price covers it.
Flat, Not Per Seat
Trello charges per user once you leave the free plan. KAZI invites unlimited clients and collaborators for one price.
Honest Pros & Cons
KAZI
Advantages
Simple boards PLUS invoicing, CRM and contracts
Flat R 907/month, no per-seat pricing
Client portals and payments built in
Time tracking and timeline views without add-ons
Multi-model AI included
Limitations
Not the absolute simplest free personal to-do board
Fewer third-party Power-Ups than Trello's marketplace
Overkill if you never do paid client work
Trello
Advantages
Extremely simple and fast to learn
Generous free plan for personal use
Large Power-Up and integration marketplace
Great for lightweight personal or hobby boards
Drawbacks
Kanban-only - no invoicing, payments or CRM
Per-user pricing beyond the free plan
Key features locked behind paid Power-Ups
No client portal, contracts or e-sign
Pricing Comparison
See what you actually get for your money.
Trello
$5-$10/user/month
Standard / Premium (per user)
- Kanban boards & cards
- Timeline/calendar views (Premium)
- Power-Ups & automation (Butler)
- Integration marketplace
- No invoicing or payments
- No CRM, client portal or contracts
KAZI is Best For
Freelancers and small teams who love Trello's simple boards but have outgrown Kanban-only and need to invoice, contract and host clients without stitching together Power-Ups and separate apps.
Consider Trello If
Individuals who only need a free, lightweight personal to-do or hobby board and never bill client work - Trello's free plan is simpler for that.
The Verdict
Trello wins on pure simplicity and its free personal plan, and if a basic to-do board is all you need, stay there. But for paid client work, Trello is only the board - you still bolt on Power-Ups, an invoicing app, a CRM and contracts, and you pay per user. KAZI keeps the simple board feel and adds invoicing, client portals, contracts, time tracking and AI for a flat R 907/month with unlimited people. For anyone running and billing client projects, KAZI replaces Trello plus the stack around it.
Switch from Trello in 7 Steps
Most users complete it in under 30 minutes.
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Export your Trello boards and cards (CSV or JSON)2
Sign up for KAZI and create matching projects and boards3
Recreate active cards as tasks, or import via CSV4
Invite clients and collaborators to branded portals (no per-seat cost)5
Connect Paystack and set up invoicing templates6
Replace paid Power-Ups with KAZI's built-in time tracking and automations7
Cancel Trello and the separate apps it depended onFrequently Asked Questions
Everything about switching from Trello to KAZI.
Does KAZI have Kanban boards like Trello?
Yes. KAZI has Kanban boards with cards, lists and drag-and-drop, plus list and timeline views included (Trello gates timeline behind Premium). The board experience is familiar if you are coming from Trello.
What does KAZI add that Trello does not have?
The whole business layer around the board: invoicing and Paystack payments, a CRM, branded client portals, contracts and e-signatures, built-in time tracking, and multi-model AI - none of which Trello offers natively. In Trello these require paid Power-Ups and separate apps.
Is KAZI more expensive than Trello?
Trello looks cheaper at $5-$10/user/month, but it is boards only and priced per user. KAZI is a flat R 907/month for unlimited people and replaces the invoicing, CRM, contract and time-tracking tools you would otherwise add to Trello. For a paying client workflow KAZI is usually cheaper overall; for a free personal board Trello is cheaper.
Can I move my Trello boards into KAZI?
Yes. Export your Trello boards and cards (CSV or JSON) and recreate them as KAZI projects, or rebuild your active boards directly - most people have a handful of live boards. Then invite clients to a portal and connect Paystack to start billing from the board.
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