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MeisterTask alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave MeisterTask: free plan limits the number of projects, and timeline views require the Business plan. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MeisterTask, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Trello currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Trello logoTrelloFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +22 of 380.3
2Asana logoAsanaFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 379.8
3Quire logoQuireFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
4Hive logoHiveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 353.6
  1. Trello logo

    1. TrelloTop pick

    Best for: Small teams that want simple visual boards

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    80.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from MeisterTask

    The best-known Kanban board, with a huge Power-Up ecosystem.

    Pros

    • Very easy to learn
    • Flexible boards for any process
    • Built-in automation

    Cons

    • Limited reporting for complex projects
    • Advanced views require paid plans
    Visit Trello Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Trello a good MeisterTask alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026trello.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Atlassian
    Not checked yettrello.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Automation
    Built in
    Checked Oct 24, 2026trello.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Asana logo

    2. Asana

    Best for: Cross-functional teams running many projects in parallel

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    79.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from MeisterTask

    More planning depth with timelines, goals and portfolios.

    Pros

    • Multiple project views
    • Portfolios and goals for leadership
    • Strong rules and forms

    Cons

    • Can feel heavy for simple to-do lists
    • Key features are on higher tiers
    Visit Asana Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Asana a good MeisterTask alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026asana.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Views
    List, board, timeline, calendar
    Checked Oct 24, 2026asana.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, desktop, mobile
    Checked Oct 24, 2026asana.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Quire logo

    3. Quire

    Best for: People and small teams who plan by breaking work into deeply nested task lists

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from MeisterTask

    Nested task lists and boards at a lower price.

    Pros

    • Unlimited nesting of tasks and subtasks
    • List, board, timeline and calendar views
    • Clean, fast interface

    Cons

    • Limited reporting and portfolio features
    • Light on automation
    • Smaller community and integration catalogue
    Visit Quire Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Quire a good MeisterTask alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quire.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    $7.65 per member/month billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quire.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quire.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Data export
    CSV and JSON
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quire.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Hive logo

    4. Hive

    Best for: Teams that want project views plus chat and email in a single workspace

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from MeisterTask

    Adds Gantt, chat and email to a similar board-based tool.

    Pros

    • Chat, notes and email built into project work
    • Gantt, Kanban, table and portfolio views
    • Low-cost entry paid plan

    Cons

    • Many features are paid add-ons
    • Interface can feel cluttered
    • Smaller user community than the market leaders
    Visit Hive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Hive a good MeisterTask alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hive.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter plan
    $5 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hive.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams plan
    $12 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hive.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best MeisterTask alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Trello logo

Best MeisterTask alternative for most people

Trello

The best-known Kanban board, with a huge Power-Up ecosystem.

WeKan logo

Best MeisterTask alternative for a free option

WeKan

Free, self-hosted Kanban for teams that want to own their data.

Asana logo

Best MeisterTask alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Asana

More planning depth with timelines, goals and portfolios.

WeKan logo

Best MeisterTask alternative for open source

WeKan

Free, self-hosted Kanban for teams that want to own their data.

WeKan logo

Best MeisterTask alternative for self-hosting

WeKan

Free, self-hosted Kanban for teams that want to own their data.

Favro logo

Best MeisterTask alternative for Mac

Favro

Flexible boards with collections for multi-team planning.

Hive logo

Best MeisterTask alternative for Windows

Hive

Adds Gantt, chat and email to a similar board-based tool.

Quire logo

Best MeisterTask alternative for iPhone and Android

Quire

Nested task lists and boards at a lower price.

Trello logo

Best MeisterTask alternative for working in the browser

Trello

The best-known Kanban board, with a huge Power-Up ecosystem.

MeisterTask alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to MeisterTask?

Trello ranks first right now. The best-known Kanban board, with a huge Power-Up ecosystem. Asana and Quire follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to MeisterTask?

Yes. Trello (free plan + paid), Asana (free plan + paid), Quire (free plan + paid) and WeKan (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to MeisterTask?

Yes: WeKan. WeKan can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from MeisterTask?

The complaints we hear most: free plan limits the number of projects; timeline views require the Business plan; not suited to complex dependencies or portfolios.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces MeisterTask, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.