Automate the manual work in Trello

FullSpec maps how Trello fits into your day-to-day, finds the repetitive work worth automating, and gives you a clear plan to connect it with the rest of your tools.

Trello by the numbers

Insights from real process mapping sessions that involve Trello.

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Top 5 Trello friction points when done manually

1

Updating card details across Trello

When task information changes, you manually update the same details in multiple Trello cards instead of having one source of truth.

78% report this

2

Moving cards between Trello boards

You recreate cards or manually copy information when projects move between Trello boards instead of having a single workflow.

71% report this

3

Syncing Trello with external systems

You manually enter Trello card data into spreadsheets, email, or other tools because Trello does not automatically connect to your other systems.

62% report this

4

Chasing Trello card status updates

You spend time checking Trello cards and sending reminders to team members instead of having automatic notifications when cards need attention.

51% report this

5

Extracting Trello data for reporting

You manually compile information from Trello cards into reports and dashboards instead of having real-time visibility into project progress.

26% report this

Data points based on anonymized data from FullSpec mapping sessions

What you can automate in Trello

Browse popular Trello automations FullSpec can map for you. Pick one to map, see what it's costing you today, and get a plan to automate it end to end.

Create new Trello cards from new Google Calendar events

Google Calendar + Trello

Create Trello cards for upcoming Google Calendar events

Google Calendar + Trello

Create Trello cards from new Google Forms responses

Google Forms + Trello

Create Trello cards from new starred Gmail emails [Business Gmail Accounts Only]

Gmail + Trello

The most popular processes that use Trello

See which Trello workflows businesses automate most often. Pick one to map it and get your free build plan.

Scope Change & Approval Tracking

Keep projects profitable by tracking every scope change from request to signed approval, automatically.

25 hrssaved/month

Project & Deliverable Tracking

Engineering consultancies gain clear, real-time visibility of every deliverable without chasing project managers for status updates.

23 hrssaved/month

Customer Support

Client Reporting & Status Updates

Keep every client informed on project progress without your team spending hours assembling reports each week.

45 hrssaved/month

Development Project & Milestone Tracking

Keep every development project on schedule by automating milestone updates, delay alerts, and stakeholder reports across your portfolio.

66 hrssaved/month

Time-to-Invoice Billing

Turn tracked creative hours into accurate, sent invoices in minutes instead of days.

35 hrssaved/month

Settlement & Milestone Tracking

Keep every matter on schedule by automating milestone alerts, status updates, and settlement day coordination across your practice.

35 hrssaved/month

Tools commonly connected to Trello

Most automations involve more than one tool. These are the ones that show up most often alongside Trello.

Google Calendar

Trello Automation questions

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