Payroll & Benefits · head to head
MeisterTask vs Namely

MeisterTask
Payroll & Benefits
The most intuitive project and task management tool
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -

Namely
Payroll & Benefits
The HR platform that employees love
- From
- $18/employee/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits; Namely limited customization for complex HR processes: workflows and customization options are limited compared to enterprise solutions
- They diverge on capability: MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Namely covers HR Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MeisterTask and Namely actually diverge.
| Attribute | MeisterTask | Namely |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $18/employee/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Category | Unknown | Payroll & Benefits |
| Founded | 2015 | 2012 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
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
- GitHub
- Zendesk
- MindMeister
Only in Namely
- HR Management
- Payroll
- Benefits Administration
- Time Off Management
- Performance Management
- Onboarding
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
Both cover
- Slack
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android 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 Namely
- Tracking work across projects with automations and time trackingnot Namely
Namely
No use cases recorded yet. See the Namely review.
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
Namely
- Limited customization for complex HR processes: workflows and customization options are limited compared to enterprise solutions
- Payroll limitations: better served for less complex organizations and struggles with complex time-and-attendance or multi-FEIN scenarios
- Missing ATS and surveys: lacks built-in applicant tracking system and pulse survey capabilities
- Slow support response times: pod-based support model has led to slow response times for customers
- Designed for specific market segment: best fit is mid-sized companies with 50-350 employees
Pricing, plan by plan
MeisterTask
On request- BasicFree
- 3 projects
- Basic features
- Pro$8.25/month
- Unlimited projects
- Automations
- Integrations
Namely
$18/employee/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Namely review.
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 Namely better?
- Neither clearly leads. MeisterTask starts at On request and Namely at $18/employee/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MeisterTask or Namely?
- MeisterTask starts at On request and Namely at $18/employee/month.
- Does MeisterTask or Namely run on more platforms?
- MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android. Namely 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 Namely is typically brought in for.
- What can MeisterTask do that Namely cannot?
- MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. Namely covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Time Off Management. Both handle Slack, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Namely: Does Namely support global payroll?
Namely primarily focuses on mid-sized US-based companies with 50-350 employees. While it can handle complex payroll scenarios, it is better served for less complex organizations and does not have extensive global payroll capabilities compared to enterprise platforms.
SourceNamely: What is included in Namely's Premium pricing?
Premium plans cost $18-24 per employee per month plus implementation fees of 10-25% of annual software costs. Plans include payroll, HR, benefits administration, time management, and talent management features.
SourceNamely: Does Namely include performance management features?
Yes, Namely offers customizable performance review modules enabling dynamic, ongoing feedback rather than traditional annual-only reviews. This is one of Namely's standout features.
SourceNamely: How long does Namely implementation typically take?
Namely is designed for mid-sized companies and implementation timelines vary based on complexity. The platform includes implementation fees of 10-25% of annual software costs in addition to monthly per-employee pricing.
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