MeisterTask vs. MindMeister

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
MeisterTask
Score 8.9 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
MeisterTask is a task management and collaboration tool that let teams manage tasks in a customizable environment. MeisterTask's project boards adapt to a team’s workflow, and is suitable for managing a variety of tasks from software sprints to editorial calendars. As opposed to only providing a tool that visualizes the work, MeisterTask automates recurring steps in users' workflows to help them work more efficiently and consistently. MeisterTask is developed by…
$16
per month per user
MindMeister
Score 3.1 out of 10
N/A
MindMeister is an online mind mapping tool that lets users share maps with an unlimited number of users and collaborate with them in real-time. MindMeister is used to brainstorm ideas, plan projects, take meeting minutes, develop business strategies, and create presentations. MindMeister runs in any standard web-browser as well as on iOS and Android devices, so users can access, edit and present their mind maps anytime, wherever they are. With MindMeister, users…
$45
every 6 months per user
Pricing
MeisterTaskMindMeister
Editions & Modules
Pro
$16
per month per user
Business
$32
per month per user
Enterprise
Custom
Personal
$45
per 6 months per user
Pro
$75
per 6 months per user
Business
$114
per 6 months per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
MeisterTaskMindMeister
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscounts are available for education and non-profit organisations. 28% discount for annual pricing.MindMeister offers 6-monthly and yearly subscriptions. Discounts for educational users and non-profit organizations are also available. Up to 22% discount for yearly pricing.
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Community Pulse
MeisterTaskMindMeister
Considered Both Products
MeisterTask
Chose MeisterTask
Asana: while MeisterTask is card-based, this one is list-based. This one is entirely matter of preference. I prefer cards.

Trello: I used Trello for a long time and liked it. And though it lacked certain features, there were plenty of developers trying to create add-ons to …
Chose MeisterTask
Meistertask is more visual and has a strong integration with mindmeister to create mindmaps first and from that to create tasks for your team. The reporting part is insightful to help monitor your team and see who needs additional help.
Chose MeisterTask
MeisterTask is a great app for tracking your to-dos and manage your team. You can track the time you spent on each task and it's a nice design. Good mobile app too, that helps keep everyone informed about the event and the task that need to be done and who is taking care of …
Chose MeisterTask
From my perspective, MeisterTask's unique value comes from its deep connection with MindMeister (mind mapping tool) starting with this and then being able instantly to sync the map into a Kanban/scrum type board.

I am a very heavy Trello user and most of my work is held in Trell…
MindMeister
Chose MindMeister
I really like the Mindmeister interface. Clean, beautiful and organized. One of the factors that made me choose Mindmeiter was the direct integration with MeisterTask. It is absolutely amazing to delegate tasks to your team directly through the mind map.
Chose MindMeister
As a full graph editor, yEd needs added structure to do tree structures as well as MindMeister. FreeMind is a great tool if you work alone. It allows all sorts of customization and scripting. It is Java-based. We don't work alone. Based on FreeMind, Freeplane adds it's own …
Features
MeisterTaskMindMeister
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
MeisterTask
7.5
21 Ratings
3% below category average
MindMeister
-
Ratings
Task Management10.020 Ratings00 Ratings
Gantt Charts8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Scheduling6.16 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow Automation7.019 Ratings00 Ratings
Team Collaboration8.020 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology8.216 Ratings00 Ratings
Email integration7.017 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Access8.618 Ratings00 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking5.016 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
MeisterTaskMindMeister
Likelihood to Recommend
7.6
(20 ratings)
1.0
(17 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(2 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
MeisterTaskMindMeister
Likelihood to Recommend
MeisterLabs GmbH
The best part about Meistertask is how dead simple it is, while still absolutely nailing what it needs to really get right. Meistertask makes task management dead simple for me and keeps the detail out of the way unless I specifically need it.
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MeisterLabs GmbH
MindMeister is ideally suited for building mind maps, site maps, or similar types of data maps in the cloud without needing to install extra software. I find that it isn't quite as ideal for other types of diagrams (ERDs, flowcharts, etc) as some other tools, though it definitely can handle those things as well.
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Pros
MeisterLabs GmbH
  • The learning curve is really short compared to other software that is related to this.
  • It is very easy to manage several projects at the same time, thus saving time in the work process.
  • Managing the elements of the list is very comfortable since its interface allows everything to work in an orderly manner based on what I want to put as important for me.
  • It has versions that are adapted to any type of company or if you want to give a personal use because it also has an option based on what you want to do with MeisterTask.
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MeisterLabs GmbH
  • The UI is well laid out and easy to use. The workflow makes perfect sense and makes creating tasks a breeze.
  • The collaboration features make brainstorming not only easy but fun! Everyone enjoys using the tool, which was not the case with other collaboration software we used.
  • I love being able to get all of my thoughts and ideas on the screen to see them and then be able to connect them in a logical way.
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Cons
MeisterLabs GmbH
  • Some detailed task definitions may be difficult to implement.
  • Those using traditional project tools may find MeisterTask a little bit superficial and scattered.
  • Often you may need additional tools to complete the inefficiencies of Kanban board (no analytics for team performance, lack of time planning, etc.).
  • Reports and analytics are limited.
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MeisterLabs GmbH
  • I think that the free plan should offer a bit more terms of features to make the testing experience more engaging.
  • My experience using the App version was not so good when compared to the web version of it. I feel more comfortable using it in my notebook.
  • Paid plans could be more flexible to support small or temporary demands.
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Usability
MeisterLabs GmbH
Simple. interface. Not a lot of extra bells and whistles which can be cumbersome to implement when trying to create a process for efficiency
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MeisterLabs GmbH
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
MeisterLabs GmbH
Meister task is a great project management app. However, I moved to a move extensive project management tool for our growing team
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MeisterLabs GmbH
Never had an issue with customer support, though we never really needed anything major as far as technical help. I do not believe they offer 24 hour customer support but we don't need it as MindMeister is not the type of tool we need need 24 hour a day support for. Overall, very happy with the level of support.
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Alternatives Considered
MeisterLabs GmbH
Meistertask seems like it was made for work, and it doesn’t hide its features amid complicated menus. The Mobile experience is one of the best I have used in task management. It integrates with other tools more widely via Zapier and various built-in ecosystem connections within the Meisterlabs space. If you need to get started simplifying your digital life, this can help.
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MeisterLabs GmbH
I have also used LucidChart and Google Draw to create mind maps and concept maps in the past. I think that MindMeister is by far the cleanest and most user friendly of the three. Google Draw does not have anywhere near the same functionality. LucidChart tends to be clunky and the options to create your map are not always clear and intuitive.
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Return on Investment
MeisterLabs GmbH
  • MeisterTask saves me a lot of time in communicating about various tasks of a project. The activity chat feature lets me communicate with other members of my team without having to be in the same location as them, and increasing our productivity.
  • It has caused me to use some additional time though, and create a Gantt chart myself instead of being able to use a built-in feature.
  • MeisterTask is great for letting us organize and keep track of all aspects of a project and make sure each one gets done by its respective due date.
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MeisterLabs GmbH
  • The most positive result of using MindMeister is a visualization of each step in work and connections between different nodes(ideas, steps).
  • This greatly simplifies the work, especially collaborative work, since it is easier to show it once than to explain things many times.
  • Negative impact: lack of offline desktop version.
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ScreenShots

MeisterTask Screenshots

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MindMeister Screenshots

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