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Avast One vs MeisterTask

Avast One logo

Avast One

Software

All-in-one protection for your digital life

From
Free
Rated
-
MeisterTask logo

MeisterTask

Software

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Avast One has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Avast One ransomware and Wi-Fi vulnerability protection only on paid plans; MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
  • They diverge on capability: Avast One covers Antivirus, MeisterTask covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Avast One and MeisterTask actually diverge.

Attributes where Avast One and MeisterTask differ
AttributeAvast OneMeisterTask
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19882015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Avast One

  • Antivirus
  • Firewall
  • VPN
  • Data breach monitoring
  • Email Guardian
  • Webcam Shield
  • Ransomware Shield
  • Performance optimization

Only in MeisterTask

  • Kanban boards
  • Automations
  • Time tracking
  • Checklists
  • Attachments
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Zendesk

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Avast One

  • Antivirusnot MeisterTask
  • Internet Securitynot MeisterTask
  • Privacy Toolsnot MeisterTask

MeisterTask

  • Kanban task and project management for small teamsnot Avast One
  • Tracking work across projects with automations and time trackingnot Avast One

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Avast One

  • Ransomware and Wi-Fi vulnerability protection only on paid plans
  • Free plan VPN is limited, no data breakthrough monitoring
  • Rebuilt app in May 2026 may have stability issues

MeisterTask

  • The free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
  • Recurring tasks and automations are excluded from the free plan entirely
  • Timeline views, subtasks, custom fields and custom reports require the Business plan at $24 per user per month
  • Subtasks being a Business feature means task breakdown is unavailable on the $12.50 Pro plan
  • SSO, workload planning and portfolios are Enterprise only with no published price

Pricing, plan by plan

Avast One

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Antivirus
    • Limited VPN
    • Privacy tools
  • Silver$2.99/month
    • Enhanced antivirus
    • VPN
    • Device cleanup
  • Premium$4.19/month
    • Full antivirus
    • VPN with 55 servers
    • Password manager
  • Premium Plus$11.67/month
    • All Premium features
    • 30 devices covered

MeisterTask

On request
  • BasicFree
    • 3 projects
    • Basic features
  • Pro$8.25/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Automations
    • Integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Avast One if

  • You need antivirus.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
  • You also want firewall.

Choose MeisterTask if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want automations.

Questions people ask

Is Avast One or MeisterTask better?
Neither clearly leads. Avast One starts at Free and MeisterTask at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Avast One or MeisterTask?
Avast One has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Avast One and On request for MeisterTask.
Does Avast One or MeisterTask run on more platforms?
Avast One runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android. MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Avast One for free?
Yes. Avast One has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MeisterTask starts at On request.
What is Avast One best used for?
Avast One is most often used for antivirus, internet security, privacy tools. Of those, antivirus and internet security are not what MeisterTask is typically brought in for.
What can Avast One do that MeisterTask cannot?
Avast One covers Antivirus, Firewall, VPN, Data breach monitoring. MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Avast One: Is Avast One free?

Yes. Avast One offers a free tier with antivirus, VPN (limited), and privacy tools. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for Silver and $4.19/month for Premium covering up to 5 devices.

Source
Avast One: What does Avast One include?

Avast One provides antivirus, VPN, password manager, device cleanup, Wi-Fi security, data breach monitoring, and protection against AI-generated scams and deepfakes.

Source
Avast One: Does Avast One have ransomware protection?

Ransomware protection is available only on paid plans, not the free tier. Free users get antivirus and basic protection only.

Source

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