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GanttPRO vs MeisterTask

GanttPRO logo

GanttPRO

Project Management

Online Gantt chart software

From
$7/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MeisterTask logo

MeisterTask

Project Management

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MeisterTask has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GanttPRO workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month; MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
  • They diverge on capability: GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, MeisterTask covers Kanban boards.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GanttPRO and MeisterTask actually diverge.

Attributes where GanttPRO and MeisterTask differ
AttributeGanttPROMeisterTask
Starting price$7/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Project Management), founded (2015).

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 GanttPRO

  • Gantt charts
  • Resource management
  • Dependencies
  • Export
  • Jira
  • Google Drive
  • SSL encryption

Only in MeisterTask

  • Kanban boards
  • Automations
  • Checklists
  • Attachments
  • GitHub
  • Zendesk
  • MindMeister
  • GDPR

Both cover

  • Time tracking
  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GanttPRO

  • Building Gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependenciesnot MeisterTask
  • Planning resources and budgets against a project timelinenot MeisterTask

MeisterTask

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

Where each one falls short

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

GanttPRO

  • Workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month
  • SAML SSO, custom roles and API access are Enterprise only at $25 per user per month
  • The Enterprise plan carries a 5 user minimum and requires an annual subscription
  • Custom fields and calendar view are excluded from the entry Core plan
  • Every published rate assumes annual billing, which the vendor prices 20% below monthly

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

GanttPRO

$7/month
  • Core$7/month
    • Annual billing (20% discount vs monthly)
    • Gantt charts, project calendar, auto scheduling
    • Unlimited virtual resources
  • Advanced$10/month
    • Annual billing
    • Overdue tasks, custom fields and filters
    • Calendar exceptions, custom project templates
  • Business$17/month
    • Annual billing
    • Workload management, portfolios and reports
    • Budget planning, time tracking
  • Enterprise$25/month
    • Annual billing (normally $35, 20% discount applied)
    • Minimum 5 users required
    • SAML SSO, custom roles and rights

MeisterTask

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 3 projects
    • Up to 5 notes
    • 5 Content Manager seats
  • Pro$12.5/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited notes
    • 75 AI credits
  • Business$24/month
    • All Pro features
    • Timeline views
    • Subtasks
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • All Business features
    • Workload planner
    • Portfolios

Which should you pick?

Choose GanttPRO if

  • You need gantt charts.
  • You also want resource management.
GanttPRO review

Choose MeisterTask if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want automations.
MeisterTask review

Questions people ask

Is GanttPRO or MeisterTask better?
Neither clearly leads. GanttPRO starts at $7/month and MeisterTask at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GanttPRO or MeisterTask?
MeisterTask has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7/month for GanttPRO and Free for MeisterTask.
Does GanttPRO or MeisterTask run on more platforms?
GanttPRO runs on Web. MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use MeisterTask for free?
Yes. MeisterTask has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GanttPRO starts at $7/month.
What is GanttPRO best used for?
GanttPRO is most often used for building gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependencies, planning resources and budgets against a project timeline. Of those, building gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependencies and planning resources and budgets against a project timeline are not what MeisterTask is typically brought in for.
What can GanttPRO do that MeisterTask cannot?
GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, Resource management, Dependencies, Export. MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Checklists, Attachments. Both handle Time tracking, Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GanttPRO: What is GanttPRO's cheapest plan?

The Core plan starts at $7 per user per month with annual billing (20% discount vs monthly). It includes Gantt charts, project calendar, auto scheduling, and unlimited virtual resources.

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MeisterTask: How much does MeisterTask cost for small teams?

MeisterTask Pro plan costs $12.50 per user per month (with annual savings up to 22%) and includes unlimited projects, notes, external sharing, advanced search, and 75 AI credits per month.

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GanttPRO: Does GanttPRO offer a free trial?

Yes, GanttPRO offers a 14-day free trial with full featured access and no credit card required. Large teams (20+ members) qualify for additional discounts, and nonprofits, students, and educators receive a 50% discount.

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MeisterTask: Is there a free version of MeisterTask?

Yes, MeisterTask offers a free tier with no expiration. The free plan includes up to 3 projects, up to 5 notes, 5 Content Manager seats, and 20 Meister AI credits per month.

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GanttPRO: What is included in GanttPRO's Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan ($25/user/month annual billing; minimum 5 users) includes SAML SSO, custom roles and rights, product training, resource conversion, unlimited storage, and all features from lower tiers. Monthly billing for Enterprise costs $35/user/month (regularly, before discount).

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MeisterTask: What payment methods does MeisterTask accept?

MeisterTask accepts both credit card and PayPal payments. All prices exclude VAT and the exact cost varies by region.

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