Softwr

Project Management · head to head

MeisterTask vs Timepage

MeisterTask logo

MeisterTask

Project Management

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
Rated
-
Timepage logo

Timepage

Calendar & Time Management

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits; Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • They diverge on capability: MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MeisterTask and Timepage actually diverge.

Attributes where MeisterTask and Timepage differ
AttributeMeisterTaskTimepage
Starting priceOn request$4.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Apple Watch
CategoryProject ManagementCalendar & Time Management
Founded20151997

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
  • Slack
  • GitHub
  • Zendesk

Only in Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Google Calendar
  • Exchange

Both cover

  • Ios 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 Timepage
  • Tracking work across projects with automations and time trackingnot Timepage

Timepage

  • 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

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

Pricing, plan by plan

MeisterTask

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

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage review.

Which should you pick?

Choose MeisterTask if

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

Choose Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.

Questions people ask

Is MeisterTask or Timepage better?
Neither clearly leads. MeisterTask starts at On request and Timepage at $4.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MeisterTask or Timepage?
MeisterTask starts at On request and Timepage at $4.99/one-time.
Does MeisterTask or Timepage run on more platforms?
MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android. Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch.
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 Timepage is typically brought in for.
What can MeisterTask do that Timepage cannot?
MeisterTask covers Kanban boards, Automations, Time tracking, Checklists. Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

Source

Related pages

Other head to heads