MeisterTask

meistertask.com
Project Management
Weekend Project

Work Management Software - Your daily work, digitalized

How to Replace MeisterTask

Overview

MeisterTask is a secure, centralized platform for tasks, docs and teamwork that helps teams manage projects, documentation, and collaboration in one place. It combines task management boards, knowledge base creation, and team collaboration tools to streamline workflows and improve productivity. The platform is designed to replace email-based workflows and traditional paperwork with a digital-first approach to work management.

Features

52 features across 23 categories

AI(2)

MeisterAIAIPremium

Built-in AI features to find pages within Notes knowledge base and help with writing tasks like blog posts or emails

MeisterTask AI PromptsAIPremium

Unlock team's collective knowledge with AI-powered features, with varying monthly prompt allocations by tier

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(3)

Admin Controls

Manage user access, roles, licenses, and security settings

Multiple Admin RolesPremium

Grant admin access to multiple team members allowing them to manage projects and settings

Roles and PermissionsPremium

Assign roles and permissions to collaborators to manage what they can view, access, and edit

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Recurring Tasks & AutomationsPremium

Automate recurring steps and tasks in workflows for improved efficiency

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(4)

Comments & Mentions

Collaborate on notes with comments and mentions organized into easy-to-follow discussions

External SharingPremium

Make projects and notes accessible to people outside your team

Group SharingPremium

Create groups within teams to easily share projects with whole groups of team members

Team Collaboration

Add team members and external collaborators to projects, assign responsibilities, and track progress with confidence

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(1)

Compliance ExportsPremium

Download dedicated compliance reports whenever needed

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Customization(3)

Custom BackgroundsPremium

Upload custom photos and wallpapers to customize dashboard and project boards

Custom FieldsPremium

Define custom task fields individually tailored to specific needs

Custom Project IconsPremium

Choose from preloaded images or upload custom icons to set as project icons

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Dashboard(2)

Home Screen Dashboard

Brings together upcoming tasks, latest notifications and personal to-dos in one place for focused work

Personal Dashboard (Agenda)Premium

Pin important tasks from multiple projects to your personal dashboard for quick access

Documentation(5)

Documentation & Knowledge Base

Create a knowledge base that's easy to navigate and document processes and strategies to inform and align teams

Multiple Content Types

Insert plain text, headlines, checklists, embeds, files and more into notes and pages

Notes & Pages

Create notes and pages to organize content with customizable layouts

Unlimited Version HistoryPremium

Never lose access to older versions of notes and their pages

Version History

Access older versions of notes and pages (retention period varies by tier)

Export(1)

Export to CSV

Export projects into CSV file format

File Management(1)

File Attachments

Attach files from computer or link files from cloud storage services (size varies by tier)

Integration(4)

Create Tasks from EmailsPremium

Create new tasks easily by simply sending an email

Full API AccessPremium

Connect favorite apps to MeisterTask by using the full API

Import from Asana & Trello

Import existing projects from Asana and Trello task management tools

Task Import from Email & Meetings

Quickly turn emails or meeting notes into tasks and sync calendars with attributed deadlines

Mobile(1)

Mobile Apps

Native mobile and desktop applications to manage work on the go

Organization(1)

Project FoldersPremium

Group projects into folders to keep dashboard organized

Presentation(1)

Presentation Mode

Show note and page content as a presentation

Project Management(2)

Project Management

Centralize projects, tasks, and discussions for efficient end-to-end project management

Projects

Create projects to organize different workflows (limited on Free tier)

Reporting(5)

Activity ExportsPremium

Export all team activity easily for auditing and compliance

Custom ReportsPremium

Get a big picture view of projects or keep stakeholders in the loop with advanced custom reports

Preset Reports

Keep the team on track with 5 preset reports giving an overview of tasks

Progress Tracking & Reports

Get a complete overview of team's progress on projects and tasks with simple reports for clear ROI metrics

Timeline Views (Gantt Charts)Premium

Visualize tasks or projects in Gantt charts for better planning

Security(3)

Advanced Security SettingsPremium

Restrict certain features for team members such as statistics, integrations, or sharing with external organizations

Private ProjectsPremium

Control who has access to certain projects with invite-only settings

SSO (SAML)Premium

Use SAML Single Sign-On for team members connected to any SAML Identity Provider

Support(4)

Dedicated Customer Success ManagerPremium

Receive personalized support and continuous guidance from a dedicated Customer Success Manager

Email Support

Get support for technical and billing-related questions via email

Personalized OnboardingPremium

Receive tailored onboarding and team productivity training from certified scrum experts

Priority Email & Phone SupportPremium

Get dedicated priority support for technical and billing-related questions via email and phone

Task Management(4)

Kanban Boards

Use task management boards to visualize workloads and clarify project status with a centralized visual overview

Multiple ChecklistsPremium

Create multiple individual checklists within a task and name them

SubtasksPremium

Add subtasks to complex tasks for better project structure

Unlimited Tasks

Create as many tasks as needed with checklists, comments, time tracking and more

Templates(1)

Project Templates

Kick-off projects with purpose-built templates that help teams adopt best practices and get work moving faster

Time Management(1)

Time Tracking

Track how long it takes to complete a task with built-in time tracking

Workflow Management(1)

Work-in-Progress CapsPremium

Keep the team focused by limiting the amount of tasks allowed to be in progress at a time

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Unlimited tasks
  • Up to 3 projects
  • Up to 5 notes
  • Unlimited team members
  • Import from Asana & Trello
  • 20 MeisterTask AI prompts
  • Templates
  • Mobile and desktop apps
  • Time tracking
  • Comments and mentions
  • 5 preset reports
  • Presentation mode
  • Export to CSV
  • Email support
  • Help center access

Pro

$13/Month
  • Unlimited projects
  • Unlimited notes
  • External sharing
  • Advanced search
  • 75 MeisterTask AI prompts
  • Personal dashboard (Agenda)
  • Integrations (MindMeister, Slack, Google, MS Teams, Zendesk, GitHub)
  • Private projects
  • Recurring tasks & automations
  • Create tasks from emails
  • All Free tier features

Business

$25/Month
  • Timeline views (Gantt charts)
  • Subtasks
  • Roles and permissions
  • Custom reports
  • 350 MeisterTask AI prompts
  • Custom fields
  • Group sharing
  • Multiple admin roles
  • Work-in-progress caps
  • Unlimited version history
  • Advanced security settings
  • Activity exports
  • Custom project icons
  • Custom backgrounds
  • Project folders
  • Multiple checklists
  • Priority email & phone support
  • All Pro tier features

Enterprise

Custom
  • Custom payment terms
  • Flexible payment options
  • SSO (SAML)
  • Compliance exports
  • German & English-speaking support agents
  • Dedicated Customer Success Manager
  • Personalized onboarding from certified scrum experts
  • Full API access
  • All Business tier features

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying MeisterTask

Monthly$13/mo
Yearly$156/yr
5-Year Total$780

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$156
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$468
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$780
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 52 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a MeisterTask alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 52 features.

Buy MeisterTask

Better Value
Monthly cost$130/mo
3-year total$4,680
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying MeisterTask saves ~$50,760 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 52 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

11 known integrations