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MeisterTask vs LiquidPlanner

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MeisterTask

Software

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Software

Predictive project management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits; LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
  • They diverge on capability: MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MeisterTask and LiquidPlanner actually diverge.

Attributes where MeisterTask and LiquidPlanner differ
AttributeMeisterTaskLiquidPlanner
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20152006

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 MeisterTask

  • Kanban boards
  • Automations
  • Checklists
  • Attachments
  • GitHub
  • Zendesk
  • MindMeister
  • GDPR

Only in LiquidPlanner

  • Predictive scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Analytics
  • Workload management
  • Jira
  • Salesforce
  • SOC 2

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 LiquidPlanner
  • Tracking work across projects with automations and time trackingnot LiquidPlanner

LiquidPlanner

  • Productivitynot MeisterTask
  • Collaborationnot MeisterTask
  • Task managementnot MeisterTask
  • Organizationnot 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

LiquidPlanner

  • Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up

Pricing, plan by plan

MeisterTask

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

LiquidPlanner

On request
  • Essentials$15/month
    • Project management
    • Basic scheduling
  • Professional$25/month
    • Predictive scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose MeisterTask if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want automations.
MeisterTask review

Choose LiquidPlanner if

  • You need predictive scheduling.
  • You also want resource management.
LiquidPlanner review

Questions people ask

Is MeisterTask or LiquidPlanner better?
Neither clearly leads. MeisterTask starts at On request and LiquidPlanner at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MeisterTask or LiquidPlanner?
MeisterTask starts at On request and LiquidPlanner at On request.
Does MeisterTask or LiquidPlanner run on more platforms?
MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android. LiquidPlanner 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 LiquidPlanner is typically brought in for.
What can MeisterTask do that LiquidPlanner cannot?
MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Checklists, Attachments. LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Analytics, Workload management. Both handle Time tracking, Slack, Web support.
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