MeisterTask
Idea management software
Project management software
Task management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
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Team task management software
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What is MeisterTask
MeisterTask is a cloud-based task and project management tool that helps teams plan, track, and complete work using Kanban-style boards, task assignments, and workflow automation. It is used by small to mid-sized teams that need lightweight project tracking, collaboration, and visibility into task status across projects. The product emphasizes visual task boards, templates, and integrations with common productivity tools, with optional time tracking and reporting features depending on plan.
Intuitive Kanban-based workflows
MeisterTask centers on board-based task management with customizable sections, task metadata, and clear status visibility. This supports quick adoption for teams that want a simpler alternative to heavier portfolio-oriented suites. The UI design and workflow model fit day-to-day execution work such as marketing campaigns, product delivery checklists, and internal operations.
Automation and recurring processes
The product includes rule-based automations (e.g., moving tasks, assigning owners, setting due dates) to reduce manual coordination. Templates and repeatable project structures help standardize common workflows across teams. This is useful for organizations that need consistent execution without implementing a full program management framework.
Collaboration and integrations
MeisterTask supports comments, notifications, file attachments, and task-level collaboration to keep work discussions tied to execution. It integrates with common tools (for example, communication, storage, and calendar systems), which helps teams connect task tracking with existing workflows. These capabilities make it suitable for cross-functional teams that need shared visibility without adopting a broader innovation or product planning platform.
Limited portfolio-level governance
MeisterTask focuses on task and project execution rather than enterprise portfolio management. Organizations needing advanced program controls (e.g., complex dependency management, stage-gate governance, or portfolio prioritization across many initiatives) may find gaps. Reporting and oversight features are typically lighter than tools designed for large-scale PPM.
Idea management is not core
While teams can capture and track ideas as tasks, MeisterTask is not purpose-built for structured ideation workflows such as intake forms, scoring models, review committees, and innovation pipelines. Organizations running formal innovation programs may require additional tooling or process layers. This can limit suitability for enterprise-wide idea governance compared with dedicated innovation management platforms.
Advanced analytics can be constrained
Native reporting tends to emphasize operational views (board status, task progress) rather than deep analytics and custom dashboards. Teams that require extensive KPI tracking, custom fields at scale, or complex cross-project reporting may need exports or third-party BI. This can increase administrative effort as usage grows across multiple departments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 — Forever | Up to 3 projects, up to 5 notes, unlimited tasks & team members, 20 MeisterTask AI prompts, templates, mobile & desktop apps. |
| Pro | $13 per user/month (billed annually) — $16 per user/month (monthly) | Everything in Free plus unlimited projects & notes, external sharing, advanced search, 75 AI prompts, personal dashboard, integrations, private projects, recurring tasks & automations. |
| Business | $25 per user/month (billed annually) — $32 per user/month (monthly) | Includes Pro plus Timeline (Gantt), subtasks, roles & permissions, custom reports, 350 AI prompts, custom fields, group sharing, multiple admins, unlimited version history, advanced security, priority email & phone support. Free 14-day Business trial available. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Includes Business plus SSO, compliance exports, dedicated CS manager, personalized onboarding, flexible payment & invoicing; contact sales/book a demo. |
Note: All prices are per user and exclude VAT (as stated on MeisterTask's pricing page).
Seller details
MeisterLabs GmbH
Munich, Germany
2006
Private
https://www.meistertask.com/
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