Software · head to head
MeisterTask vs GanttPRO
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: MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits; GanttPRO workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month
- They diverge on capability: MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, GanttPRO covers Gantt charts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MeisterTask and GanttPRO actually diverge.
| Attribute | MeisterTask | GanttPRO |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2015).
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 MeisterTask
- Kanban boards
- Automations
- Checklists
- Attachments
- GitHub
- Zendesk
- MindMeister
- GDPR
Only in GanttPRO
- Gantt charts
- Resource management
- Dependencies
- Export
- Jira
- Google Drive
- SSL encryption
Both cover
- Time tracking
- Slack
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
MeisterTask
- Kanban task and project management for small teamsnot GanttPRO
- Tracking work across projects with automations and time trackingnot GanttPRO
GanttPRO
- Building Gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependenciesnot MeisterTask
- Planning resources and budgets against a project timelinenot MeisterTask
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
GanttPRO
- Workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month
- SAML SSO, custom roles and API access are Enterprise only at $25 per user per month
- The Enterprise plan carries a 5 user minimum and requires an annual subscription
- Custom fields and calendar view are excluded from the entry Core plan
- Every published rate assumes annual billing, which the vendor prices 20% below monthly
Pricing, plan by plan
MeisterTask
On request- BasicFree
- 3 projects
- Basic features
- Pro$8.25/month
- Unlimited projects
- Automations
- Integrations
GanttPRO
On request- Basic$7.99/month
- 1 project
- Gantt charts
- Dependencies
- Pro$12.99/month
- Unlimited projects
- Resource management
- Time tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose MeisterTask if
- You need kanban boards.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want automations.
Questions people ask
- Is MeisterTask or GanttPRO better?
- Neither clearly leads. MeisterTask starts at On request and GanttPRO at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MeisterTask or GanttPRO?
- MeisterTask starts at On request and GanttPRO at On request.
- Does MeisterTask or GanttPRO run on more platforms?
- MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android. GanttPRO runs on Web.
- What is MeisterTask best used for?
- MeisterTask is most often used for kanban task and project management for small teams, tracking work across projects with automations and time tracking. Of those, kanban task and project management for small teams and tracking work across projects with automations and time tracking are not what GanttPRO is typically brought in for.
- What can MeisterTask do that GanttPRO cannot?
- MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Checklists, Attachments. GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, Resource management, Dependencies, Export. Both handle Time tracking, Slack, Web support.