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MeisterTask vs Penpot

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MeisterTask

Project Management

Project and task management tool

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Penpot

Developer Tools

Open source design and prototyping platform

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit PenpotFull review

The short version

  • MeisterTask is a beautiful, intuitive project and task management tool.
  • Free plans on both; paid from $12.5/mo and $7/mo.
  • Only MeisterTask lists kanban boards; only Penpot lists vector editing.
  • Where MeisterTask falls short: the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits.
  • Where Penpot falls short: smaller user base and community compared to Figma means fewer templates and resources.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MeisterTask and Penpot actually diverge.

Attributes where MeisterTask and Penpot differ
AttributeMeisterTaskPenpot
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
CategoryProject ManagementDeveloper Tools
Founded20152021

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Penpot.

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
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Zendesk

Only in Penpot

  • Vector editing
  • Interactive prototyping
  • Design systems
  • Components & libraries
  • Real-time collaboration
  • SVG support
  • CSS Grid & Flexbox
  • Code export

Both cover

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

Penpot

  • UI/UX designnot MeisterTask
  • Prototypingnot MeisterTask
  • Design systemsnot MeisterTask
  • Developer handoffnot MeisterTask
  • Open source projectsnot 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

Penpot

  • Smaller user base and community compared to Figma means fewer templates and resources
  • Self-hosting requires Linux server and Docker knowledge for technical setup
  • Real-time collaboration features may have performance issues with very large design files

Pricing, plan by plan

MeisterTask

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 3 projects
    • Up to 5 notes
    • 5 Content Manager seats
  • Pro$12.5/mo
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited notes
    • 75 AI credits
  • Business$24/mo
    • All Pro features
    • Timeline views
    • Subtasks
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • All Business features
    • Workload planner
    • Portfolios

Penpot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud-based design
    • Real-time collaboration
    • Components and variants
  • Unlimited$7/mo
    • All free features
    • Priority support
    • Advanced cloud features
  • Enterprise$950/mo
    • Custom enterprise features
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Penpot if

  • You need vector editing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want interactive prototyping.
Penpot review

Questions people ask

Is MeisterTask or Penpot better?
Neither clearly leads. MeisterTask starts at Free and Penpot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MeisterTask or Penpot?
MeisterTask starts at Free and Penpot at Free.
Does MeisterTask or Penpot run on more platforms?
MeisterTask runs on Web, iOS, Android. Penpot runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use MeisterTask for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Penpot is typically brought in for.
What can MeisterTask do that Penpot cannot?
MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. Penpot covers Vector editing, Interactive prototyping, Design systems, Components & libraries. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Penpot: Is Penpot really free?

Yes. Penpot is completely free with no feature gates. The open-source version can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure for zero cost beyond server expenses.

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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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Penpot: Can I self-host Penpot?

Yes. Penpot can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure with no licensing costs. Organizations with specific privacy or governance needs can run Penpot on their own servers.

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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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Penpot: What are the paid plans if I use Penpot cloud?

Penpot's cloud service offers a free tier, Unlimited plan at $7 per user per month for professionals and medium teams, and Enterprise starting at $950 per month for larger organizations.

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Penpot: What platforms does Penpot support?

Penpot runs in the browser, so it works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and any OS with a web browser. No platform-specific downloads required.

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