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Trello vs MeisterTask

Trello logo

Trello

Software

Organize anything, together

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MeisterTask logo

MeisterTask

Software

The most intuitive project and task management tool

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Trello has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Trello free tier limited to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per workspace; MeisterTask the free plan is limited to 3 projects, 5 notes and 20 AI credits
  • They diverge on capability: Trello covers Cards & lists, MeisterTask covers Automations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Trello and MeisterTask actually diverge.

Attributes where Trello and MeisterTask differ
AttributeTrelloMeisterTask
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacosWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20112015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Trello

  • Cards & lists
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Activity feed
  • Due dates & reminders
  • File attachments
  • Comments & mentions
  • Power-Ups ecosystem
  • Google Drive

Only in MeisterTask

  • Automations
  • Time tracking
  • Checklists
  • Attachments
  • Zendesk
  • MindMeister
  • GDPR
  • ISO 27001

Both cover

  • Kanban boards
  • Slack
  • GitHub

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Trello

  • Project trackingnot MeisterTask
  • Content calendarsnot MeisterTask
  • Sales pipelinesnot MeisterTask
  • Onboarding processesnot MeisterTask
  • Personal task managementnot MeisterTask

MeisterTask

  • Kanban task and project management for small teamsnot Trello
  • Tracking work across projects with automations and time trackingnot Trello

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Trello

  • Free tier limited to 10 boards and 10 collaborators per workspace
  • Free tier automation capped at 250 monthly Butler runs
  • No offline access; web-based platform requires internet connection
  • Advanced views (timeline, table, dashboard) not available on Standard plan
  • SSO only available on Enterprise plan

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Trello

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 10 boards/workspace
    • Up to 10 collaborators
    • 250 monthly Butler automation runs
  • Standard$5/user/month
    • Unlimited boards
    • Unlimited Power-Ups
    • 1,000 monthly Butler runs
  • Premium$10/user/month
    • All Standard features
    • Timeline, table, dashboard, calendar views
    • Unlimited automation
  • Enterprise$17.5/user/month
    • All Premium features
    • Unlimited workspaces
    • SSO and user provisioning

MeisterTask

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Trello if

  • You need cards & lists.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
  • You also want drag-and-drop interface.
Trello review

Choose MeisterTask if

  • You need automations.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time tracking.
MeisterTask review

Questions people ask

Is Trello or MeisterTask better?
Neither clearly leads. Trello starts at Free and MeisterTask at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Trello or MeisterTask?
Trello has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Trello and On request for MeisterTask.
Does Trello or MeisterTask run on more platforms?
Trello runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. MeisterTask runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Trello for free?
Yes. Trello has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MeisterTask starts at On request.
What is Trello best used for?
Trello is most often used for project tracking, content calendars, sales pipelines, onboarding processes. Of those, project tracking and content calendars are not what MeisterTask is typically brought in for.
What can Trello do that MeisterTask cannot?
Trello covers Cards & lists, Drag-and-drop interface, Activity feed, Due dates & reminders. MeisterTask covers Automations, Time tracking, Checklists, Attachments. Both handle Kanban boards, Slack, GitHub.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Trello: What are the free tier limitations for Trello?

Trello Free supports up to 10 boards per workspace, unlimited cards, 250 monthly Butler automation runs, and up to 10 Power-Up attachments. Limited to 10 collaborators per workspace.

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Trello: What features are included in the Standard plan?

Standard ($5-6/user/month) adds unlimited boards, custom fields, advanced checklists, 1,000 monthly automation runs, list colors, and calendar view access.

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Trello: Does Trello offer SSO and on which plan?

SSO through Atlassian Guard is included only on the Enterprise plan ($17.50/user/month or $210/year per user).

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Trello: How many file attachment options are available?

Free tier includes 2 Power-Ups per board, Standard adds unlimited Power-Ups, and Premium and above offer full Power-Up marketplace access with custom integration options.

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Trello: Is there offline access to Trello boards?

Trello is a web-based application requiring internet connection. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android but do not support true offline editing.

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