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MeisterTask vs ProtoPie

MeisterTask logo

MeisterTask

Project Management

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Design Tools

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ProtoPie 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; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • They diverge on capability: MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MeisterTask and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where MeisterTask and ProtoPie differ
AttributeMeisterTaskProtoPie
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
CategoryProject ManagementDesign Tools
Founded20152013

Identical on both: 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 ProtoPie

  • Interactive prototyping
  • Data binding
  • Advanced interactions
  • Animation
  • Collaboration
  • Cloud sharing
  • Device testing
  • Code export

Both cover

  • Slack
  • GDPR

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

ProtoPie

  • Building high fidelity interactive prototypes without codenot MeisterTask
  • Prototyping multi device and hardware interactionsnot MeisterTask
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for testingnot 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

ProtoPie

  • The free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • Free prototypes carry a watermark and shareable links require the Basic plan
  • Saving prototypes locally requires the Pro plan
  • Team libraries and handoff recordings require the Pro plan
  • Basic caps storage at 500MB and prototypes at 20
  • Single sign on, private servers, custom fonts and custom hardware integrations are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise requires a minimum of 3 seats and is priced by quote
  • Connect Core is a paid add on at $20 per user per month

Pricing, plan by plan

MeisterTask

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

ProtoPie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited prototypes
    • Cloud storage
    • Basic sharing
  • Professional$25/month
    • Unlimited prototypes
    • Advanced interactions
    • Collaboration
  • Enterprise$75/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Team features
    • Advanced security

Which should you pick?

Choose MeisterTask if

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

Choose ProtoPie if

  • You need interactive prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want data binding.
ProtoPie review

Questions people ask

Is MeisterTask or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. MeisterTask starts at On request and ProtoPie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MeisterTask or ProtoPie?
ProtoPie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for MeisterTask and Free for ProtoPie.
Does MeisterTask or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android. ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use ProtoPie for free?
Yes. ProtoPie 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 ProtoPie is typically brought in for.
What can MeisterTask do that ProtoPie cannot?
MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Both handle Slack, GDPR.
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