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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
1WeKan logoWeKanOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.3
  1. WeKan logo

    1. WeKanTop pick

    Best for: Organisations that want a free Trello-like board on their own servers

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from MeisterTask

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

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Familiar Trello-style boards with swimlanes
    • No telemetry and full data control

    Cons

    • Less polished and slower than hosted tools
    • Depends heavily on one lead maintainer
    • Documentation is scattered
    Visit WeKan Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 WeKan a good MeisterTask alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wekan.fi(opens source in a new tab)
    Commercial support
    Paid support plans from the maintainer
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wekan.fi(opens source in a new tab)
    Telemetry
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.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.