Software · head to head
LiquidPlanner vs MeisterTask
MeisterTask
Software
The most intuitive project and task management tool
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
- They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, MeisterTask covers Kanban boards.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and MeisterTask actually diverge.
| Attribute | LiquidPlanner | MeisterTask |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2006 | 2015 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 LiquidPlanner
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Analytics
- Workload management
- Jira
- Salesforce
- SOC 2
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.
LiquidPlanner
- Productivitynot MeisterTask
- Collaborationnot MeisterTask
- Task managementnot MeisterTask
- Organizationnot MeisterTask
MeisterTask
- Kanban task and project management for small teamsnot LiquidPlanner
- Tracking work across projects with automations and time trackingnot LiquidPlanner
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
LiquidPlanner
- Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
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
LiquidPlanner
On request- Essentials$15/month
- Project management
- Basic scheduling
- Professional$25/month
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Analytics
MeisterTask
On request- BasicFree
- 3 projects
- Basic features
- Pro$8.25/month
- Unlimited projects
- Automations
- Integrations
Which should you pick?
Choose LiquidPlanner if
- You need predictive scheduling.
- You also want resource management.
Choose MeisterTask if
- You need kanban boards.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want automations.
Questions people ask
- Is LiquidPlanner or MeisterTask better?
- Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner 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, LiquidPlanner or MeisterTask?
- LiquidPlanner starts at On request and MeisterTask at On request.
- Does LiquidPlanner or MeisterTask run on more platforms?
- LiquidPlanner runs on Web. MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
- LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what MeisterTask is typically brought in for.
- What can LiquidPlanner do that MeisterTask cannot?
- LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Analytics, Workload management. MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Checklists, Attachments. Both handle Time tracking, Slack, Web support.