A 'desktop app' search signals you want Trello running outside the browser — its own window, taskbar icon, and system notifications for card updates, rather than a pinned browser tab. Atlassian's official Trello desktop client is an Electron-based wrapper that mirrors the web app exactly, so every board, Power-Up, and free-tier limit behaves the same as trello.com. It's available for both Windows and macOS, with automatic updates handled by the installer.
What the Desktop App Adds Over the Web Version
Functionally the desktop app and trello.com are identical — Atlassian doesn't hold back any boards or automation features for the app. The real difference is convenience: native desktop notifications for due dates, comments, and mentions, a dedicated taskbar/dock icon separate from your browser windows, and the ability to keep Trello open without it counting as one of your browser tabs.
It also remembers your last workspace on launch, which saves a login step compared to opening a fresh browser tab.
Who ends up using Trello
Trello tends to appeal to small teams and solo planners who like visual, drag-and-drop boards over spreadsheets or dense task lists.
- Marketing and content teams tracking posts or campaigns through visual kanban columns
- Software teams running lightweight sprints without adopting a full Jira-style workflow
- Individuals organizing personal projects like moving, events, or home renovations
Before you install
A couple of things worth knowing about Trello before you request the link: it covers Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, so pick the right build for the machine you're setting up. And on pricing, Trello has a free tier plus a paid upgrade; the free build below is the full, genuine app, not a time-limited trial. It's developed and maintained by Atlassian.
System requirements
- WindowsWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit); older 7/8.1 builds usually still run but no longer get official support
- macOSa recent macOS release — check the download page for the current minimum version, since Apple Silicon vs Intel builds sometimes differ
- Androida recent Android build installed from the Play Store or the developer's own APK
- iOSa recent iOS release installed from the App Store
It's a lightweight tool, so there's no serious CPU/RAM/storage requirement beyond what its OS already needs to run comfortably.
Quick steps
- Download the installer for Windows (.exe) or macOS (.dmg) from Trello's official site
- Run it and sign in with your Atlassian/Trello account
- Enable desktop notifications in Settings so card updates alert you outside the browser
Trello: the honest trade-offs
- Drag-and-drop kanban boards are intuitive with almost no learning curve
- Power-Ups extend boards with calendars, automation, and third-party integrations
- Free tier covers unlimited personal boards and cards for casual use
- Free plan limits Power-Ups per board and caps attachment file size
- Lacks native Gantt/timeline views without paid add-ons for complex scheduling
The download links here point to Atlassian's official Trello distribution, matching what's linked from trello.com/download.
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Keeping Trello up to date
Trello usually has a built-in updater or store-based auto-update (Microsoft Store / Mac App Store / Play Store, depending on platform); if you installed it manually, re-downloading the current build from the official source is the fallback. Sticking to the developer's own distribution channel — which is what this page links to — means you're never stuck on an old build with unpatched bugs just because a mirror site stopped updating its copy.
Features, install steps, alternatives and more detail live on the main Trello page.
Frequently asked questions
Does the desktop app cost anything extra?
No. It's a free download regardless of whether your Trello account is on the free tier or a paid plan — it's just a different way to access the same account.
Can I use multiple Trello workspaces in the desktop app?
Yes, you can switch between workspaces and boards the same way you would in a browser tab; the app doesn't limit you to one account.
