MeisterTask

Product overview

MeisterTask is a kanban-style project management tool developed by MeisterLabs GmbH, a company registered near Munich, Germany, with additional offices in Vienna and Seattle. Founded in 2006 by Till Vollmer and Michael Hollauf, the company reports over 41 million users across its product suite, which also includes MindMeister (mind mapping) and MeisterNote (documentation). MeisterTask focuses on visual task boards where teams organize work into customizable columns, set due dates, assign members, and automate recurring workflows. It is used across sectors including marketing, IT, education, and healthcare, primarily by small and mid-sized teams. The product stores data in ISO 27001-certified data centers in Frankfurt, Germany, and is GDPR-compliant. A free Basic plan allows up to three projects with unlimited tasks. Paid plans start at around $13.50 per user per month and add integrations, automations, reporting, and custom fields. MeisterTask competes with Trello and Asana but positions itself as a European alternative with EU data residency. The company is privately held and has raised $52 million in total funding according to its own disclosures. KEY FEATURES: - Customizable kanban boards with drag-and-drop task management - Workflow automations for recurring processes and task routing - Built-in time tracking and reporting dashboards - Integration with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, and Zapier - Part of the Meister suite with mind mapping and documentation tools

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