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Kanbanize vs MeisterTask

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Kanbanize

Software

Enterprise Kanban software for agile teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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MeisterTask

Software

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing; MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
  • They diverge on capability: Kanbanize covers Portfolio Kanban, MeisterTask covers Automations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kanbanize and MeisterTask actually diverge.

Attributes where Kanbanize and MeisterTask differ
AttributeKanbanizeMeisterTask
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Founded20122015

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 Kanbanize

  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Workflow automation
  • Analytics
  • Timeline
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • SOC 2

Only in MeisterTask

  • Automations
  • Time tracking
  • Checklists
  • Attachments
  • Zendesk
  • MindMeister
  • GDPR

Both cover

  • Kanban boards
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • ISO 27001
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot MeisterTask
  • Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot MeisterTask

MeisterTask

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kanbanize

  • No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
  • SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
  • File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
  • A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

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

Kanbanize

On request
  • Team$149/month
    • 15 users
    • Unlimited boards
    • Kanban analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO
    • Advanced security

MeisterTask

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Kanbanize if

  • You need portfolio kanban.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want workflow automation.
Kanbanize review

Choose MeisterTask if

  • You need automations.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time tracking.
MeisterTask review

Questions people ask

Is Kanbanize or MeisterTask better?
Neither clearly leads. Kanbanize starts at On request and MeisterTask at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kanbanize or MeisterTask?
Kanbanize starts at On request and MeisterTask at On request.
Does Kanbanize or MeisterTask run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Kanbanize best used for?
Kanbanize is most often used for kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams, linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows. Of those, kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams and linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows are not what MeisterTask is typically brought in for.
What can Kanbanize do that MeisterTask cannot?
Kanbanize covers Portfolio Kanban, Workflow automation, Analytics, Timeline. MeisterTask covers Automations, Time tracking, Checklists, Attachments. Both handle Kanban boards, Slack, GitHub, ISO 27001.
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