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MeisterTask vs Teamup

MeisterTask logo

MeisterTask

Project Management

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
Rated
-
Teamup logo

Teamup

Calendar & Time Management

Shared calendar for groups and businesses

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Teamup 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; Teamup no dedicated desktop application for Windows or macOS; only web and mobile apps available
  • They diverge on capability: MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Teamup covers Sub-calendars.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MeisterTask and Teamup actually diverge.

Attributes where MeisterTask and Teamup differ
AttributeMeisterTaskTeamup
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierNoYes
CategoryProject ManagementCalendar & Time Management
Founded20152014

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Zendesk

Only in Teamup

  • Sub-calendars
  • Access permissions
  • Signup sheets
  • Embeddable widgets
  • iCal sync
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • iCal

Both cover

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

Teamup

  • 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

Teamup

  • No dedicated desktop application for Windows or macOS; only web and mobile apps available
  • Cannot edit events offline; mobile app limits editing to read-only when disconnected
  • Mobile app has significantly fewer features compared to the web version, requiring users to switch to browser for complex scheduling tasks

Pricing, plan by plan

MeisterTask

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

Teamup

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 sub-calendars
    • 1 custom field
    • 5 users
  • Plus$12/month
    • 12 sub-calendars
    • 12 users
    • 2GB storage
  • Pro$30/month
    • 25 sub-calendars
    • 25 users
    • 10 custom fields
  • Business$70/month
    • 70 sub-calendars
    • 50 users
    • 20 custom fields

Which should you pick?

Choose MeisterTask if

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

Choose Teamup if

  • You need sub-calendars.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want access permissions.

Questions people ask

Is MeisterTask or Teamup better?
Neither clearly leads. MeisterTask starts at On request and Teamup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MeisterTask or Teamup?
Teamup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for MeisterTask and Free for Teamup.
Does MeisterTask or Teamup run on more platforms?
MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android. Teamup runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Teamup for free?
Yes. Teamup 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 Teamup is typically brought in for.
What can MeisterTask do that Teamup cannot?
MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. Teamup covers Sub-calendars, Access permissions, Signup sheets, Embeddable widgets. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Teamup: Does Teamup work offline?

The Teamup mobile apps allow you to view your calendar offline on iOS and Android, seeing all scheduled events and details synced before you lost connectivity. However, you cannot edit existing events offline to prevent version conflicts. You can create new events offline, but they become read-only until you regain internet connection.

Source
Teamup: Does Teamup integrate with Google Calendar or Outlook?

Teamup integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook through iCalendar (ICS) feeds, allowing you to synchronize Teamup events with your existing calendar systems. You can also use Zapier to automate workflows between Teamup and 2000+ third-party applications including Slack and Microsoft Teams.

Source
Teamup: What platforms does Teamup support?

Teamup is available as a web application, with native mobile apps for iOS and Android. There is no dedicated desktop application for Windows or macOS; the web version works in any modern browser.

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Teamup: Is there a free version of Teamup?

Yes, Teamup offers a free tier that includes 5 sub-calendars, 1 custom field, and up to 5 users. Paid plans start at $12 per month (billed yearly) and scale up to $160 per month for enterprise features.

Source
Teamup: Does Teamup support enterprise SSO?

Yes, Teamup supports Single Sign-On through Azure AD and OIDC (OpenID Connect) for enterprise customers. Organization accounts with SSO support start at $1,200 per year and scale incrementally by user count.

Source

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