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MeisterTask vs Sunsama

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MeisterTask

Project Management

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sunsama logo

Sunsama

Project Management

The daily planner for busy professionals

From
$17/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MeisterTask 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; Sunsama pricing is higher than some competitor daily planners at $17+ per month
  • They diverge on capability: MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Sunsama covers Daily planning ritual.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MeisterTask and Sunsama actually diverge.

Attributes where MeisterTask and Sunsama differ
AttributeMeisterTaskSunsama
Starting priceFree$17/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
Founded20152016

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Project Management).

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 Sunsama

  • Daily planning ritual
  • Task timeboxing
  • Workload management
  • Shutdown routine
  • Focus mode
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Todoist

Both cover

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

Sunsama

  • Schedulingnot MeisterTask
  • Appointment bookingnot MeisterTask
  • Time trackingnot MeisterTask
  • Resource managementnot MeisterTask
  • Team coordinationnot 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

Sunsama

  • Pricing is higher than some competitor daily planners at $17+ per month
  • Requires consistent daily engagement with the planning ritual to be effective
  • Limited customization of the daily planning framework compared to more flexible task managers

Pricing, plan by plan

MeisterTask

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

Sunsama

$17/month
  • Pro Plan (Annual)$17/month
    • Unlimited usage
    • Unlimited integrations
    • AI + MCP + Zapier support
  • Pro Plan (Monthly)$22/month
    • Unlimited usage
    • Unlimited integrations
    • AI + MCP + Zapier support

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 Sunsama if

  • You need daily planning ritual.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want task timeboxing.
Sunsama review

Questions people ask

Is MeisterTask or Sunsama better?
Neither clearly leads. MeisterTask starts at Free and Sunsama at $17/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MeisterTask or Sunsama?
MeisterTask has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MeisterTask and $17/month for Sunsama.
Does MeisterTask or Sunsama run on more platforms?
MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android. Sunsama runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use MeisterTask for free?
Yes. MeisterTask has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sunsama starts at $17/month.
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 Sunsama is typically brought in for.
What can MeisterTask do that Sunsama cannot?
MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. Sunsama covers Daily planning ritual, Task timeboxing, Workload management, Shutdown routine. Both handle Slack, 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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Sunsama: What is the pricing for Sunsama and is there a free trial?

Sunsama costs $17 per month when billed yearly or $22 per month when billed monthly. A 14-day free trial is available without requiring a credit card.

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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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Sunsama: What task management tools does Sunsama integrate with?

Sunsama integrates with Asana, Todoist, Trello, Jira, Linear, Monday.com, Notion, ClickUp, GitHub, and Google Tasks, allowing you to pull tasks from these services into your daily plan.

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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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Sunsama: Can Sunsama sync with my calendar?

Yes, Sunsama is bidirectionally synced with Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and iCloud Calendar, creating a unified view of your schedule and daily commitments.

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Sunsama: Does Sunsama have a mobile app?

Yes, Sunsama is available as a mobile app on both iOS and Android through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store for managing your daily plan on the go.

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