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Dashlane vs MeisterTask

Dashlane logo

Dashlane

Technology

Password management made easy for businesses

From
$4.99/month
Rated
-
MeisterTask logo

MeisterTask

Project Management

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option; MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
  • They diverge on capability: Dashlane covers Password manager, MeisterTask covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dashlane and MeisterTask actually diverge.

Attributes where Dashlane and MeisterTask differ
AttributeDashlaneMeisterTask
Starting price$4.99/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser ExtensionsWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryTechnologyProject Management
Founded20092015

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Dashlane

  • Password manager
  • Digital wallet
  • Dark web monitoring
  • VPN for WiFi protection
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Password generator
  • Secure sharing
  • Security dashboard

Only in MeisterTask

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

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Dashlane

  • Password managementnot MeisterTask
  • Identity protectionnot MeisterTask
  • Secure credential sharingnot MeisterTask
  • Compliance requirementsnot MeisterTask
  • VPN protectionnot MeisterTask

MeisterTask

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

Where each one falls short

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

Dashlane

  • Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
  • Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
  • No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
  • Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
  • Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication

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

Dashlane

$4.99/month
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Secure vault
    • Password generation

MeisterTask

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Dashlane if

  • You need password manager.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
  • You also want digital wallet.

Choose MeisterTask if

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

Questions people ask

Is Dashlane or MeisterTask better?
Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and MeisterTask at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dashlane or MeisterTask?
Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and MeisterTask at On request.
Does Dashlane or MeisterTask run on more platforms?
Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions. MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Dashlane best used for?
Dashlane is most often used for password management, identity protection, secure credential sharing, compliance requirements. Of those, password management and identity protection are not what MeisterTask is typically brought in for.
What can Dashlane do that MeisterTask cannot?
Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. Both handle Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?

Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.

Source
Dashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?

Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.

Source
Dashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?

Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.

Source

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