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Google Optimize vs MeisterTask

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Google Optimize

Software

A/B testing for Google Analytics

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MeisterTask logo

MeisterTask

Software

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Google Optimize has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Google Optimize google Optimize and Optimize 360 were sunset and are no longer available as of September 30, 2023; MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
  • They diverge on capability: Google Optimize covers A/B testing, MeisterTask covers Kanban boards.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Optimize and MeisterTask actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Optimize and MeisterTask differ
AttributeGoogle OptimizeMeisterTask
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19982015

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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 Google Optimize

  • A/B testing
  • Google Analytics integration
  • Visual editor
  • Real-time analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Google's security
  • Cloud deployment

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.

Google Optimize

  • A/B and multivariate testing of web pages tied to Google Analytics goalsnot MeisterTask
  • Personalising page content for defined audience segmentsnot MeisterTask
  • Redirect tests between alternative landing page URLsnot MeisterTask

MeisterTask

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

Where each one falls short

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

Google Optimize

  • Google Optimize and Optimize 360 were sunset and are no longer available as of September 30, 2023
  • Any experiments and personalizations still running on that date were ended by Google
  • Google directs former users to third-party A/B testing tools, naming AB Tasty, Optimizely and VWO, rather than a replacement Google product

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

Google Optimize

Free
  • FreeFree
    • A/B testing
    • Google Analytics integration
    • Visual editor

MeisterTask

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Optimize if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want google analytics integration.
Google Optimize review

Choose MeisterTask if

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

Questions people ask

Is Google Optimize or MeisterTask better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Optimize 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, Google Optimize or MeisterTask?
Google Optimize has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Optimize and On request for MeisterTask.
Does Google Optimize or MeisterTask run on more platforms?
Google Optimize runs on Web. MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Google Optimize for free?
Yes. Google Optimize has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MeisterTask starts at On request.
What is Google Optimize best used for?
Google Optimize is most often used for a/b and multivariate testing of web pages tied to google analytics goals, personalising page content for defined audience segments, redirect tests between alternative landing page urls. Of those, a/b and multivariate testing of web pages tied to google analytics goals and personalising page content for defined audience segments are not what MeisterTask is typically brought in for.
What can Google Optimize do that MeisterTask cannot?
Google Optimize covers A/B testing, Google Analytics integration, Visual editor, Real-time analytics. MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. Both handle Web support.
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