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MeisterTask vs n8n

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MeisterTask

Software

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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n8n

Software

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only n8n has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • They diverge on capability: MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, n8n covers Workflow automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MeisterTask and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where MeisterTask and n8n differ
AttributeMeisterTaskn8n
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
Founded20152019

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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
  • Time tracking
  • Checklists
  • Attachments
  • Zendesk
  • MindMeister
  • GDPR

Only in n8n

  • Workflow automation
  • Visual editor
  • Conditional execution
  • Looping
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • REST API

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GitHub

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 n8n
  • Tracking work across projects with automations and time trackingnot n8n

n8n

  • Building AI agents and workflow automation for technical teamsnot MeisterTask
  • Visual workflow design with capability to write custom JavaScript or Python codenot MeisterTask
  • Enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud optionsnot MeisterTask
  • Integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom API connectionsnot 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

n8n

  • Starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • Starter and Pro tiers restricted to Cloud hosting only, not self-hosted
  • Business tier requires 6 months minimum commitment at €667/month
  • SSO/SAML/LDAP authentication requires Business or Enterprise tier
  • Dedicated support with SLA available only on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

MeisterTask

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

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Which should you pick?

Choose MeisterTask if

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

Choose n8n if

  • You need workflow automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
  • You also want visual editor.
n8n review

Questions people ask

Is MeisterTask or n8n better?
Neither clearly leads. MeisterTask starts at On request and n8n at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MeisterTask or n8n?
n8n has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for MeisterTask and Free for n8n.
Does MeisterTask or n8n run on more platforms?
MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android. n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
Can I use n8n for free?
Yes. n8n has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MeisterTask starts at On request.
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 n8n is typically brought in for.
What can MeisterTask do that n8n cannot?
MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Both handle Slack, GitHub.
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