How Do I Connect Trello with Notion (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Trello and Notion are two of the most popular productivity tools today. Trello helps you manage tasks with a visual board, while Notion allows you to create documents, databases, and wikis—all in one place.

But what if you want to use both together? Well, that’s totally possible! Connecting Trello with Notion can help you organize projects more efficiently, track progress, and keep everything in one place.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through three different ways to connect Trello with Notion and make your workflow super smooth.

Why Should You Connect Trello with Notion?

Before jumping into the setup, let’s understand why you should integrate Trello with Notion.

FeatureTrelloNotion
Task Management✅ Great for visual tracking✅ Can create task lists with more details
Database Features❌ Limited✅ Advanced (custom tables, formulas, etc.)
Collaboration✅ Team-friendly✅ More structured team spaces
Note-taking❌ Minimal✅ Excellent
Automation✅ Uses Power-Ups✅ Uses Notion API & third-party tools

If you want the best of both worlds, integrating Trello with Notion is the perfect solution.

3 Ways to Connect Trello with Notion

There’s no official integration yet, but you can still connect them using these three methods:

  1. Using Notion’s Built-in Trello Link Previews (Simple & free)
  2. Importing Trello Boards into Notion (One-time transfer)
  3. Using Third-Party Tools (Zapier, Unito, Automate.io) (Best for real-time syncing)
3 Ways to Connect Trello with Notion

Let’s explore each method step by step.

Method 1: Using Notion’s Built-in Trello Link Previews (Easiest Way)

This is the fastest and simplest way to bring Trello data into Notion.

Steps to Connect Trello with Notion Using Link Previews:

  1. Open your Trello board.
  2. Click on the card or board you want to link.
  3. Copy the URL from the browser.
  4. Open Notion and go to the page where you want to add Trello.
  5. Paste the Trello link into Notion.
  6. Notion will ask if you want to “Create an embed”—click Yes.

🚀 Done! Your Trello board or card will now appear inside Notion with live updates.

Pros & Cons of Link Previews

ProsCons
✅ Super easy to set up❌ Only works as a link preview
✅ Free❌ Doesn’t allow editing inside Notion
✅ Updates automatically❌ No deep integration

💡 Best for: If you just want a quick way to see your Trello tasks inside Notion without any complex setup.

Method 2: Importing Trello Boards into Notion (One-Time Transfer)

If you want to move your tasks from Trello to Notion permanently, this method is for you.

Steps to Import Trello Data into Notion

  1. Open Notion and create a new database.
  2. Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
  3. Select “Import” and choose Trello.
  4. Sign in to your Trello account and select the board you want to import.
  5. Click “Import”, and Notion will pull your Trello tasks into a table.

🎉 That’s it! Now your Trello tasks are inside Notion as a structured database.

Pros & Cons of Importing Trello to Notion

ProsCons
✅ Moves all Trello tasks into Notion❌ One-time import (doesn’t sync)
✅ Easy to organize with Notion databases❌ No automatic updates from Trello

💡 Best for: If you’re switching from Trello to Notion and want all your tasks moved in one go.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Tools (For Real-Time Sync)

If you want live updates between Trello and Notion, you’ll need a third-party tool like Zapier, Unito, or Automate.io.

How to Sync Trello with Notion Using Zapier

  1. Sign up for Zapier (free plan available).
  2. Click “Create a Zap”.
  3. Select Trello as the trigger app.
  4. Choose a trigger (e.g., “When a new card is added”).
  5. Select Notion as the action app.
  6. Choose an action (e.g., “Create a new database entry”).
  7. Connect your accounts and test the automation.
  8. Click “Turn on Zap”, and your sync is live!

Pros & Cons of Using Zapier/Unito

ProsCons
✅ Real-time sync between Trello & Notion❌ Needs setup
✅ Automates workflows❌ Paid plans required for advanced features

💡 Best for: If you use both Trello and Notion daily and need real-time task updates.

Best Practices for Using Trello & Notion Together

Here are some expert tips to make your integration super efficient:

✔️ Use Trello for task management and Notion for documentation.
✔️ Automate repetitive tasks using Zapier or Unito.
✔️ Organize Trello tasks in Notion’s databases with custom properties.
✔️ Use link previews to quickly check your Trello tasks in Notion.

Common Problems & How to Fix Them

Here are some common issues people face while integrating Trello with Notion and how to fix them.

Common Problems & How to Fix Them
ProblemSolution
Trello link previews are not workingRefresh the page or check your internet connection.
Importing from Trello is missing dataMake sure your Trello board is public during import.
Zapier isn’t syncing tasks properlyDouble-check your trigger settings in Zapier.

Conclusion

That’s it! Now you know three different ways to connect Trello with Notion:

  • Use link previews (Fastest & free)
  • Import Trello tasks (One-time transfer)
  • Sync with Zapier/Unito (Real-time updates)

If you want a simple solution, go with link previews.
If you want full integration, use Zapier or Unito.

Which method do you plan to use? Let me know in the comments! 🚀💡