Pomello
Pomello turns Trello cards into timed Pomodoro tasks, connecting a work timer to the boards and lists you already use.
What Pomello is
Pomello turns Trello cards into timed Pomodoro tasks, connecting a work timer to the boards and lists you already use. After installation, you connect a Trello account so Pomello can read and modify cards. By default, it adds a pomodoro count to card titles, records activity in card comments, and tracks productivity; these settings can be adjusted by board or list. You can also create Trello tasks in Pomello and enter a board, list, title, description, and labels. The timer provides short breaks after pomodoros and changes to a long break after four valid pomodoros. A Productivity panel summarizes pomodoros, distractions, and related activity, but viewing it requires a Pomello account login. Pomello runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. The Basic plan is free; Premium costs $20 a year. Both plans list unlimited boards and lists, time and productivity tracking, checklist items as tasks, custom timer sounds, and productivity data export. The Android download page says that version is coming soon.
Good
- Connects timed work sessions to Trello cards.
- Can create tasks with board and card details.
- Break schedule includes a long break after four valid pomodoros.
- Both plans include productivity data export.
Watch out
- Productivity panel requires a Pomello account login.
- Android version is listed as coming soon.
- Premium costs $20 a year.
Who it suits
Pomello suits Trello users who want to structure card work into timed sessions and track their activity. It is for desktop users on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
Verdict
Pomello brings timed work sessions and productivity tracking into a Trello-based workflow. Its desktop availability and free Basic plan may suit users who want these tools without a paid subscription.
Plans and prices
From Pomello's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | Unlimited boards and lists · Productivity tracking · Time tracking · Checklist items as tasks · Custom timer sounds · Export productivity data |
| Premium | $20 a year | Unlimited boards and lists · Productivity tracking · Time tracking · Checklist items as tasks · Custom timer sounds · Export productivity data · $ 20 /year |
The facts
Each one read from Pomello's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Android availability
- The Android download page says Pomello for Android is coming soon.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The download pages offer desktop apps for Mac, Windows, and Linux; the Windows and Linux pages list version 0.10.17.checked 8 Oct 2026
What it does
- Breaks
- Pomello provides short breaks after pomodoros and replaces the short break with a long break after four valid pomodoros.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Card updates
- By default, Pomello adds a pomodoro count to card titles, logs events in card comments, and tracks productivity stats; these options can be customized by board or list.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says Pomello does not use cookies for tracking and does not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer personally identifiable information to outside parties.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Productivity dashboard
- The Productivity panel shows stats on pomodoros, distractions, and related activity, and requires a Pomello account login.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Pomello turns Trello cards into Pomodoro tasks.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says sensitive or credit information is encrypted via SSL and payment transactions are handled by an external gateway rather than stored or processed on Pomello's servers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The help page directs users to the Pomello Discussion board to request features, suggest improvements, or report bugs.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Task creation
- Users can create Trello tasks from Pomello and specify details such as the board, list, title, description, and labels.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Timer method
- Pomello uses the Pomodoro Technique, which breaks tasks into timed intervals.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Trello integration
- After installation, you connect a Trello account so Pomello can read and modify cards.checked 8 Oct 2026
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