Why Teams Switch from Monday.com
Before You Start
1
Create your Trilo workspace
Sign up for Trilo and create your workspace.
2
Map your structure
Identify how Monday.com workspaces/boards map to Trilo Areas/Projects.
3
Invite your team
Add team members to Trilo.
4
Plan what to migrate
Focus on active boards; leave archived content behind.
Structure Mapping
Exporting from Monday.com
Export a Board
1
Open the board
Navigate to the board you want to export.
2
Click the menu (•••)
Find the board menu in the top right.
3
Select More actions
Click More actions or Export.
4
Choose Excel/CSV
Select Export board to Excel or CSV format.
5
Download
Save the file to your computer.
What Gets Exported
Monday.com updates (comments) don’t export. If you need them, screenshot or copy important conversations manually.
Importing to Trilo
Setting Up Structure
1
Create Areas
Map your Monday.com folders to Trilo Areas.
2
Create Projects
Each Monday.com board becomes a Trilo Project.
3
Configure projects
Set task prefixes, add team members, enable features.
Migrating Items as Tasks
1
Open your export
Review the Excel/CSV file in a spreadsheet app.
2
Create tasks in Trilo
Use the
T shortcut for quick task creation.3
Map columns to properties
- Monday Status → Trilo Status
- Monday Person → Trilo Assignee
- Monday Date → Trilo Due Date
- Monday Priority → Trilo Priority
4
Add descriptions
Copy relevant details from Monday.com text columns.
Migrating Workdocs
1
Open the Workdoc in Monday
Navigate to the document.
2
Export or copy content
Use export if available, or select all and copy.
3
Create a Page in Trilo
In your project, click + New → Page.
4
Paste content
Paste and adjust formatting as needed.
Feature Comparison
What’s Included in Trilo
Pricing Comparison
Plus, Monday.com has a 3-seat minimum. Trilo has no minimums.
What You Gain by Switching
Built-in Communication
Monday.com has updates on items, but no real-time chat. Trilo has:- Project channels for team discussions
- Direct messages with teammates
- AI coworkers you can chat with
- Voice and video calls
Pricing That Makes Sense
Monday.com’s per-user pricing punishes growth:- Add 5 team members = $60-90/month more
- Features locked behind expensive tiers
- 3-seat minimum even for small teams
AI That Works
Monday.com restricts AI to Enterprise plans. Trilo includes AI coworkers that:- Join team conversations
- Transcribe meetings
- Create tasks from discussions
- Work autonomously on projects
Migration Checklist
Pre-migration
Pre-migration
- Create Trilo workspace
- Map Monday.com structure to Trilo
- Invite team members
- Export boards you need to migrate
- Download important files/attachments
During migration
During migration
- Create Areas and Projects
- Import active items as tasks
- Migrate important Workdocs
- Set up project channels for chat
- Configure any integrations
Post-migration
Post-migration
- Announce the switch to your team
- Demonstrate chat and video features
- Keep Monday.com read-only for 2 weeks
- Gather feedback
- Cancel Monday.com subscription
Common Questions
What about Monday.com automations?
What about Monday.com automations?
Trilo uses AI coworkers instead of automation recipes. You describe what you want, and AI handles it—no need to configure complex trigger-action rules.
Can I keep my custom columns?
Can I keep my custom columns?
Trilo uses standard task properties (status, assignee, priority, due date). For additional data, use descriptions or create linked spreadsheets. Most custom columns add complexity without value.
What about the item updates history?
What about the item updates history?
Updates don’t export from Monday.com. If specific conversations are important, screenshot or copy them before migrating. Going forward, use Trilo’s chat for better conversation tracking.
Will my team need training?
Will my team need training?
Minimal. Trilo is designed to be intuitive. Most teams are productive within a day, compared to Monday.com’s steeper learning curve.
Next Steps
Learn Task Management
Master Trilo’s task features.
Set Up Team Chat
Configure project channels.
Meet AI Coworkers
See what AI can do for your team.
Explore the Calendar
Manage schedules and events.
