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LiquidPlanner vs MeisterTask

LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Project Management

Predictive project management

From
On request
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: 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.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and MeisterTask actually diverge.

Attributes where LiquidPlanner and MeisterTask differ
AttributeLiquidPlannerMeisterTask
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20062015

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

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

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 LiquidPlanner if

  • You need predictive scheduling.
  • You also want resource management.
LiquidPlanner 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 LiquidPlanner or MeisterTask better?
Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner starts at On request and MeisterTask at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LiquidPlanner or MeisterTask?
MeisterTask has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LiquidPlanner and Free for MeisterTask.
Does LiquidPlanner or MeisterTask run on more platforms?
LiquidPlanner 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. LiquidPlanner starts at On request.
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.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

LiquidPlanner: How is Tempo timesheets pricing calculated for my organization?

Pricing is per-user per month and scales based on organization size. For 1-10 users: $1.00/user; 11-100 users: $5.21/user; 101-250 users: $3.66/user; scaling down to $0.25-$0.39/user for organizations with 5,000+ users.

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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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LiquidPlanner: What license matching requirement exists for Tempo?

Your Tempo license size must match your Jira license size, with a user defined as anyone who can log into Jira.

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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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LiquidPlanner: Is there a free trial for Tempo timesheets?

Yes, Tempo offers a free trial available through the Atlassian Marketplace.

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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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LiquidPlanner: What deployment options are available for Tempo?

Both Cloud and Data Center deployment options are offered, with annual billing available.

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