Trello, Asana, and Jira are capable tools. But for a small team that just wants to plan work and ship it, they can be expensive and heavy. Here's an honest, side-by-side look — check every number yourself.
The numbers that actually decide it for a team of five.
| Feature | Mochivo | Trello | Asana | Jira |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $5 /user/mo | ~$5 /user/mo | ~$11 /user/mo | ~$8 /user/mo |
| Free plan | Yes — up to 10 members | Yes | Yes (limited) | Yes (up to 10) |
| Built for | Small & growing teams | Individuals & small teams | Mid–large teams | Software / enterprise |
| Typical setup time | Minutes | Minutes | Hours | Hours–days |
| Learning curve | Near zero | Low | Moderate | Steep |
| Kanban + Sprints | Both, built in | Kanban (sprints via power-ups) | Both | Both |
| One-click data import | Trello, Asana, Jira, CSV | Limited | Limited | Varies |
| Feature focus | Just what you need | Broad | Broad + add-ons | Deep + configurable |
Competitor pricing and plan details are drawn from each provider's publicly listed plans and are indicative as of October 2026 — they change often, so please verify current details on Trello, Asana, and Jira's own sites. Trademarks belong to their respective owners; Mochivo is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
Three reasons a small team leaves a bigger tool behind.
Flat, honest per-user pricing with a genuinely usable free tier. No paywalled basics, no per-feature upsells to make the board actually work.
A new space starts with a live board and sample cards that teach themselves. No onboarding project, no admin certification, no consultant.
Migrate a Trello board or an Asana / Jira CSV export directly — your lists become columns and your cards become tasks. Switching costs you minutes.
If you need deep enterprise workflows, advanced automation, or dozens of integrations across a large org, tools like Jira and Asana earn their price. Mochivo is built for the far more common case: a small team that wants to plan, track, and ship — without paying for or learning software built for someone ten times their size.
Start free in two minutes — no credit card. Import your current board and decide with your own data.