Pricing
freemium
Best For
Visual thinkers who prefer Kanban over Gantt
Rating
7.8/10
Last Updated
Mar 2026
TL;DR
MeisterTask is what happens when a German company builds a Kanban tool. It's clean, precise, and opinionated about how work should flow. Part of the Meister suite alongside MindMeister (mind mapping), it shines for teams who want structured task management without the chaos of all-in-one platforms.
What is MeisterTask?
Kanban Done Right
MeisterTask doesn't try to be everything. It picks Kanban boards and does them exceptionally well. The drag-and-drop is buttery smooth. Section actions let you automate what happens when cards move between columns — assign a person, change due dates, add checklists. It feels thoughtful in a way that many competitors don't.
The Meister Ecosystem
Here's where it gets interesting. MeisterTask connects natively with MindMeister for mind mapping and MeisterNote for documentation. Brainstorm in MindMeister, convert ideas to tasks in MeisterTask, document outcomes in MeisterNote. It's a tight loop. If your team uses all three, the workflow is genuinely smooth.
Honest Limitations
No Gantt charts. No resource management. No portfolio views. If you need those, MeisterTask isn't pretending to be something it's not. The free plan is bare-bones — limited to 3 projects with basic functionality. And at $13.50/user/month for Pro, you're paying Asana-level prices for significantly fewer features.
The Sweet Spot
Small to mid-sized teams (5-30 people) who think visually and prefer Kanban over Gantt. Design teams, marketing squads, editorial workflows. Teams already using MindMeister get the most value. Not a fit for complex project management with dependencies and critical path analysis.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Smoothest drag-and-drop Kanban experience on the market
- Section automations trigger actions when cards move — genuinely time-saving
- Native integration with MindMeister and MeisterNote creates a tight workflow
- Clean, distraction-free interface that stays out of your way
Cons
- No Gantt charts, resource management, or portfolio views
- Free plan limited to just 3 projects — very restrictive
- Expensive for what you get compared to Trello or ClickUp
- Smaller integration ecosystem than major competitors
- No on-premise option for companies with strict data requirements
MeisterTask Pricing
Pro
- Unlimited projects
- Automations
- Custom fields
- Time tracking
- Integrations
Business
- Timeline view
- Role-based permissions
- Compliance exports
- Priority support
- Groups
Pricing last verified: March 22, 2026
Who is MeisterTask Best For?
- Visual thinkers who prefer Kanban over Gantt
- Teams already using MindMeister for brainstorming
- Small teams wanting clean, focused task management
- Design and creative workflows with clear stages
Technical Details
The Bottom Line
MeisterTask scores 7.8/10. It stands out for smoothest drag-and-drop kanban experience on the market. Best suited for visual thinkers who prefer kanban over gantt. Keep in mind that no gantt charts, resource management, or portfolio views. There is a free plan to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
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