Trello's board system works brilliantly for visual project tracking, and their Butler automation saves teams hours of manual card shuffling. But if you just need to capture thoughts, set reminders, and share notes without building elaborate workflows, those boards become visual clutter that slows you down.
TaskLoco takes the opposite approach — no boards, no cards, no lanes. Just digital sticky notes that do exactly what paper ones do, but better. They sync across devices, remind you when needed, and share with your team instantly. Sometimes the simplest tool is the most powerful.
Two Free Tiers vs Trello's Single Free Plan
TaskLoco offers two completely free options. TaskLoco Lite gives you 20 notes stored anonymously on your device — no account, no sign-in, perfect for personal quick capture. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ adds Google sign-in and syncs 30 notes across all your devices, plus includes the Chrome extension for one-click webpage capture.
Both free tiers focus on pure note-taking without the project management overhead. You get your thoughts down fast, find them instantly with full-text search, and move on with your day.
Reminders That Deep-Link Back to Your Work
Trello's due dates show up in your calendar, but TaskLoco's reminders do something better — they deep-link directly back to the exact note that needs your attention. When the push notification hits your phone or computer, one tap takes you straight to the relevant content.
No hunting through boards or searching for the right card. The reminder system knows exactly which note triggered it and opens that specific item immediately. This direct connection between reminder and content eliminates the friction that kills follow-through.
File Attachments Without Board Complexity
Every TaskLoco note can hold file attachments — photos, documents, voice memos, whatever you need to capture in the moment. The 10GB storage included with Premium handles substantial file collections without forcing you to organize everything into boards and lists first.
Attach a photo to a meeting note, drop a PDF into a project reminder, or save a voice memo with your grocery list. The file lives with the note that needs it, making retrieval instant and obvious. No separate file management system to learn or maintain.
Team Sharing That Works Like Email
TaskLoco's team sharing sidesteps permission complexity entirely. Share a note with someone and they can clone it into their own collection, making it fully theirs to edit and modify. No access levels, no board permissions, no admin headaches.
This clone-and-own approach means shared information spreads naturally through teams without creating dependency bottlenecks. Everyone gets their own copy to work with, while the original remains untouched. Simple, predictable, and impossible to break.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier options | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes, no sign-in) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | Single free tier with 10 team boards |
| Interface approach | Digital sticky notes — simple, familiar, fast | Kanban boards with cards and lists |
| Chrome extension | One-click webpage capture to notes FREE | Add web content to cards |
| Reminders | Push notifications that deep-link to specific notes | Due dates in calendar view |
| File attachments | 10GB storage, attach to any note | 10MB per file limit on free plan |
| Team sharing | Yes — included with Premium. Each team member requires a separate subscription — currently $9.99/month per person, but TaskLoco is offering a Charter Member special: 50% off for life, currently $4.99/month per person for the first 500 subscribers with code CHARTER50. | Board-level permissions and access control |
| Search capability | Full-text search across notes and attachments FREE | Search cards and board content |
| Calendar integration | Built-in calendar view for all reminders | Calendar view shows due dates |
| Mobile experience | Web app optimized for mobile browsers | Native iOS and Android apps |
| Automation features | Manual control — no automation complexity | Butler automation for card movements |
| Project templates | Simple note templates | Board templates for common workflows |
| Visual project tracking | Note-based organization | Kanban boards show workflow stages |
| Learning curve | Instant familiarity — works like paper notes | Board concepts require initial learning |
| Cross-device sync | Instant sync across all devices FREE | Syncs boards across devices |
| Anonymous option | TaskLoco Lite requires no account FREE | Account required for all features |
| Power-ups/integrations | Limited third-party integrations | Extensive Power-Ups marketplace |
| Unlimited storage | Unlimited notes with Premium | Unlimited personal boards |
| Team size limits | No limits — pay per person | No team size restrictions |
| Workflow visualization | Linear note organization | Visual workflow stages in boards |
| Setup complexity | Start taking notes immediately | Board and list setup required |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want simple note-taking without project management overhead
- You need reminders that deep-link directly to specific content
- You prefer familiar sticky note interfaces over board systems
- You want file attachments integrated with your notes
- You need team sharing without permission complexity
- You value instant setup over workflow customization
Use Trello if…
- Your team needs visual workflow tracking with kanban boards
- You require extensive automation with Butler rules
- You want a large marketplace of Power-Ups and integrations
- You need native mobile apps instead of web-based tools
- You prefer structured project templates over free-form notes
- Your workflows benefit from card-based organization
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Trello
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
Lock In 50% Off — Forever
7-day free trial. No charge until day 8. CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose TaskLoco over Trello for simple task management?
TaskLoco eliminates Trello's board complexity and gives you digital sticky notes that work exactly like paper ones — but with sync, reminders, and file attachments. No boards to set up, no cards to organize, just capture your thoughts and get reminded when needed. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Does TaskLoco have kanban boards like Trello?
No, TaskLoco deliberately avoids board complexity. Instead of organizing tasks into columns and stages, you get simple sticky notes that can be searched, filtered, and organized however makes sense for your workflow. The calendar view shows all your reminders in one place.
Can TaskLoco teams collaborate like Trello teams?
Yes, but simpler. Share any note with team members and they can clone it into their own collection to edit freely. No permission levels or access controls to manage — shared notes work like email attachments that everyone can modify independently.
What file types can I attach to TaskLoco notes?
Any file type — photos, documents, PDFs, voice memos, spreadsheets, whatever you need. Each Premium account includes 10GB of storage, and files attach directly to individual notes instead of requiring separate file management.
How do TaskLoco reminders compare to Trello due dates?
TaskLoco reminders deep-link directly back to the specific note that needs attention. When you get the push notification, one tap opens that exact note. Trello due dates appear in calendar views, but you still have to hunt for the right card on the right board.
Is TaskLoco free like Trello's basic plan?
TaskLoco offers two free options. Lite gives you 20 notes stored anonymously on your device with no account required. Lite Plus+ adds Google sign-in and syncs 30 notes across devices, plus includes the Chrome extension. Both are completely free forever.
Does TaskLoco work on mobile like Trello's apps?
TaskLoco runs as a web app optimized for mobile browsers rather than native apps. The interface adapts perfectly to phone screens, and the Chrome extension captures web content in one tap. Everything syncs instantly across all your devices.
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