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Keycloak vs MeisterTask

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Keycloak

Developer Tools

Open-source identity and access management server.

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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MeisterTask

Project Management

Project and task management tool

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit MeisterTaskFull review

The short version

  • Keycloak is an open-source IAM platform supporting OpenID Connect, OAuth 2; MeisterTask is a beautiful, intuitive project and task management tool.
  • Keycloak is free; MeisterTask starts at $12.5/mo.
  • Where Keycloak falls short: requires self-hosted deployment and operational expertise to install, configure and maintain.
  • Where MeisterTask falls short: the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Keycloak and MeisterTask actually diverge.

Attributes where Keycloak and MeisterTask differ
AttributeKeycloakMeisterTask
Pricing modelOpen-sourceFreemium
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Linux, Windows, APIWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDeveloper ToolsProject Management

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: founded for Keycloak.

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 Keycloak

Nothing recorded that MeisterTask does not also cover.

Only in MeisterTask

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

What people use each for

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

Keycloak

  • Organisations requiring self-hosted identity infrastructure for compliance or data residencynot MeisterTask
  • Companies with existing LDAP/Active Directory systems needing federated authenticationnot MeisterTask
  • Open-source projects and communities requiring free IAM without licensing costsnot MeisterTask
  • Enterprises building custom identity workflows requiring fine-grained authorisationnot MeisterTask
  • Teams with sufficient operational expertise to manage infrastructurenot MeisterTask

MeisterTask

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

Where each one falls short

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

Keycloak

  • Requires self-hosted deployment and operational expertise to install, configure and maintain
  • No managed cloud option provided by Red Hat; organisations must operate infrastructure themselves or use third-party distributions
  • Clustering and high-availability configurations require additional operational knowledge
  • Community support only; commercial support requires third-party vendors or distributions

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

Keycloak

Free
  • Open-sourceFree
    • Full platform functionality
    • Self-hosted deployment
    • Community support

MeisterTask

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Keycloak if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Linux, Windows, API.
Keycloak 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 Keycloak or MeisterTask better?
Neither clearly leads. Keycloak starts at Free and MeisterTask at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Keycloak or MeisterTask?
Keycloak starts at Free and MeisterTask at Free.
Does Keycloak or MeisterTask run on more platforms?
Keycloak runs on Self-hosted, Linux, Windows, API. MeisterTask runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Keycloak for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Keycloak best used for?
Keycloak is most often used for organisations requiring self-hosted identity infrastructure for compliance or data residency, companies with existing ldap/active directory systems needing federated authentication, open-source projects and communities requiring free iam without licensing costs, enterprises building custom identity workflows requiring fine-grained authorisation. Of those, organisations requiring self-hosted identity infrastructure for compliance or data residency and companies with existing ldap/active directory systems needing federated authentication are not what MeisterTask is typically brought in for.
What can Keycloak do that MeisterTask cannot?
MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Keycloak: What protocols does Keycloak support?

Keycloak supports OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0 and SAML 2.0 protocols for authentication and authorisation.

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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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Keycloak: Can Keycloak integrate with existing user directories?

Yes. Keycloak supports user federation with LDAP and Active Directory systems, allowing organisations to leverage existing user directories.

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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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Keycloak: Is Keycloak free?

Yes. Keycloak is fully open-source and free to deploy and use. No licensing fees are required.

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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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