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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    MeisterTask

    Score9 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

    Slack

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASlack is a group messaging or team collaboration app that aims to simplify communication for businesses. Features include open discussions, private groups, and direct messaging, as well as deep contextual search and message archiving, and file sharing. Slack integrates with a number of other tools, such as MailChimp, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Slack was acquired by Salesforce in December 2020. The product is free to use, and also has paid plans with more features and greater controls. The…

    $8.75

    per month per user

    Pricing
    MeisterTaskSlack
    Editions & Modules
    Pro
    $16
    per month per user
    Business
    $32
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Custom
    Free
    $0
    Pro
    $7.25*
    per month per user
    Business+
    $12.50*
    per month per user
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    Pricing Offerings
    MeisterTaskSlack
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    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.*Per active user, per month, when paying once a year. Pro is $8.75 USD per active user when paying month to month. Business+ is $15.00 USD per active user when paying month to month.
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    Community Pulse
    MeisterTaskSlack
    Considered Both Products
    MeisterLabs GmbH
    Chose MeisterTask
    Easy to use user interface, easy setup and probably the quickest setup of what I’ve tried. For what I need it to do it excels. The other platforms are more robust and feature packed, but that comes with more cost and setup time.
    Incentivized
    Chose MeisterTask
    We have tried a lot of tools and we still use quite a lot, but only MeisterTask is the one we could not replace with any others. We use some other software for our personal planning, but when it comes to professional project management and collaboration, we simply choose …
    Incentivized
    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…
    Incentivized
    Salesforce
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    97%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    9 Answers
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    426 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    78%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    510 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    295 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    330 Answers
    Features
    MeisterTaskSlack
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of MeisterTask and Slack
    Feature
    MeisterTask
    7.5
    21 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Slack
    7.9
    628 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Task Management10.020 Ratings7.6430 Ratings
    Gantt Charts8.03 Ratings6.961 Ratings
    Scheduling6.16 Ratings7.8363 Ratings
    Workflow Automation7.019 Ratings8.0396 Ratings
    Team Collaboration8.020 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology8.216 Ratings00 Ratings
    Email integration7.017 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access8.618 Ratings9.4601 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking5.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Search00 Ratings8.2608 Ratings
    Visual planning tools00 Ratings7.3275 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of MeisterTask and Slack
    Feature
    MeisterTask
    -
    Ratings
    Slack
    8.7
    636 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Chat00 Ratings9.6635 Ratings
    Notifications00 Ratings8.7632 Ratings
    Discussions00 Ratings9.2620 Ratings
    Surveys00 Ratings8.1413 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase00 Ratings7.8412 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting00 Ratings8.9110 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts00 Ratings8.7182 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook00 Ratings8.9120 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of MeisterTask and Slack
    Feature
    MeisterTask
    -
    Ratings
    Slack
    8.4
    603 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Versioning00 Ratings8.2326 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings8.2541 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings8.4527 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings7.9429 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings8.3411 Ratings
    Advanced security features00 Ratings8.3362 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings9.0211 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings9.0455 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    MeisterTaskSlack
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (21 ratings)
    9.1
    (639 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (25 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (255 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (68 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (5 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.7
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    MeisterTaskSlack
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    Slack is ideal for Scrum and agile teams that need continuous communication during sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, testing, and retrospectives. Slack is well-suited for maintaining team knowledge through searchable conversations and dedicated channels, where experienced team members help onboard new QA analysts.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    • Customer issues: Threads feature allows us to group a particular issue in a single thread and discuss within that thread. I can use the thread link to embed in JIRA ticket for tracking progress in JIRA (which is our details engineering tracking system).
    • Ability to add folder to Slack channel helps keep important information, documents easily accessible. e.g., we use this to keep a "ramp up" folder that can be used by any new joiner.
    • Global search is effective when I forget which group a particular message was in.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    • Would love a better integration with GitHub. For example, notifications when your PR is updated, when review is requested, @-mention in comments, etc.
    • Improved "Later" tab, for example the ability to create to-do lists or making the "Later" tab into a more powerful to-do list (annotate items with notes)
    • More powerful integrations, e.g. Google Calendar could render a calendar view within Slack, rather than sending the daily schedule
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    MeisterLabs GmbH
    No answers on this topic
    Salesforce
    To be more transparent, I give 10 because Slack serves our collaboration needs. It provide us a good platform for team communication relaying important update within the company, it has even mobile app where you can install in your phone to monitor any updates within that team that needs your immediate attention and intervention.
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    Slack has good usability. Devs that are not familiar with the platform are able to jump into conversations and start sharing code and links within just minutes. Non developers are also able to understand the layout such as the Project Managers that are keeping the projects on track. We have not seen any tickets where employees are having trouble understanding Slack.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    MeisterLabs GmbH
    No answers on this topic
    Salesforce
    Yes, the app works 24/7. I don't even recall having any period that we could not use since the implementation. Even the maintenance periods are barely noticeable and our work is not impacted by it when it happens.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    MeisterLabs GmbH
    No answers on this topic
    Salesforce
    Slack is a soft app, we don't have many issues with it. I recall one or two people complaining about something during our usage period, but I didn't have a bad experience. When the app is slow, usually the problem is with my computer or my internet. The app works just fine.
    Incentivized
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    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
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    Whenever I've had to troubleshoot an issue with Slack (which, to be honest, has not happened very often), their online documentation has been easy to locate, easy to understand, and effective in resolving my issue. Slack's ever-growing popularity also means that there's a large community of practice out there that can be depended upon.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    MeisterLabs GmbH
    No answers on this topic
    Salesforce
    I was not part of the implementation team, but I recall being 100% happy and excited to learn and use a new tool. I'm still am to be honest.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    I like Slack better than ClickUp, because I would spend 30-60 minutes a day updating my ClickUp tasks. The way ClickUp was used was very micromanaging. I billed by the hour, so I was willing to put in the time to alert the boss what tasks I was working on.
    One of my jobs used Hive - I mostly just ran it in the background in case anyone messaged me. I did not use it often.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    • Slack has been incredibly helpful in connecting various tech apps and ecosystems, creating a more streamlined and responsive process.
    • Slack has made it significantly easier to communicate with our team members across multiple time zones, creating a more engaging environment for our all-remote team.
    Incentivized
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    Screenshot of the MeisterTask DashboardScreenshot of MeisterTask's Personal AgendaScreenshot of MeisterTask's Project BoardScreenshot of the Task boardScreenshot of the MeisterTask TimelineScreenshot of MeisterTask Automations