Orlea vs Trello
You’ve been using a kanban board
as a junk drawer.
Trello is a workflow tool. Orlea is a collection tool.
If you save bookmarks, design inspo, reading lists, or research in
Trello — there’s a better way.
Key differences
Purpose
Collect and curate
Trello
Manage workflows
Adding stuff
Drag-and-drop links, images, notes
Trello
Create card, attach files inside
Capture speed
Global shortcut, paste and go
Trello
Open board → pick list → create card
Browsing
Visual boards with rich previews
Trello
Card titles in columns
Offline
Always — native macOS app
Trello
Web-first, limited offline
Price
Free
Trello
Free tier with limits, paid for views
People use Trello to collect
All of these work better in a tool built for it.
Is it for you?
Keep Trello if you…
- Run kanban workflows with a team
- Rely on automations and power-ups
- Need due dates, assignments, sprints
Try Orlea if you…
- Collect bookmarks, links, and articles
- Build mood boards and design inspo
- Want a calm, visual, offline-first space
FAQ
- Is Orlea a project management tool like Trello?
- No. Orlea is a collection tool — for saving links, notes, screenshots, and ideas. Not for kanban workflows or team sprints.
- Can I import my Trello boards into Orlea?
- Yes. Export your Trello board as JSON, then import that file into Orlea.
- Is Orlea free?
- Yes. Free to download for macOS, works offline, no account required.
- What can I save in Orlea?
- Links, bookmarks, screenshots, notes, images, design inspiration, articles, recipes, research — anything you want to collect.
Your junk drawer,
elevated.
Save links, notes, and ideas in one calm place.
No kanban boards. No due dates. Just your things.