MeisterTask Overview
MeisterTask is a comprehensive, cloud-hosted platform designed for task and project management, catering to the needs of businesses of all sizes, from freelancers and small teams to large enterprises.
What MeisterTask Does
MeisterTask is a one-stop-shop for project management, combining features of project management, collaboration, and task management. It provides administrators complete control over all stages of their projects, while offering robust collaboration tools for team members to enhance workplace efficiency.
Key Features and Functionality
Project and Task Management
- MeisterTask allows users to easily create projects, add team members, and assign tasks. It supports both kanban-style project views and timeline views (similar to Gantt charts), enabling flexible project visualization and planning.
- Users can define task relationships, add custom fields to task descriptions, and filter tasks by assignee, tag, watcher, due date, or status.
Collaboration and Communication
- The platform features a central hub where all project information is stored, enabling team members to view files and updates from anywhere. It includes spaces for discussing ideas, assigning tasks, and setting due dates.
- Integrations with popular tools like Google Drive, Dropbox, Gmail, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Github facilitate seamless collaboration and communication.
Dashboard and Agenda
- MeisterTask offers a customizable dashboard and an agenda page. The dashboard displays upcoming tasks and notifications, while the agenda allows users to sort tasks into personal categories like To Reply, Upcoming, and Waiting For.
Automations
- The platform includes 11 automations, such as assigning tasks, updating status, and creating recurring tasks. These automations can be applied to entire project sections and are executed in sequence, streamlining workflow processes.
Project Documentation
- MeisterNote, a built-in tool, allows teams to plan and document projects directly within MeisterTask. It supports over 15 content block styles, hierarchical note organization, and real-time discussion in comments. Users can create new MeisterTask tasks directly from MeisterNote.
Reporting and Analytics
- MeisterTask provides valuable insights through customizable reports, helping managers track productivity, identify bottlenecks, and optimize workflows. These reports offer a big-picture overview of various important metrics.
Customization and Integration
- The platform supports flexible workflows and project boards that can be customized to suit different preferences. It integrates with over 4,000 additional apps via Zapier and includes pre-built integrations with Microsoft 365, allowing users to log in and connect projects seamlessly.
Security and Compliance
- MeisterTask is a Trusted Cloud certified service, complying with strict privacy and online data security standards such as GDPR in Europe and CCPA in the US, ensuring secure task management.
Pricing Plans
MeisterTask offers several pricing plans to accommodate different business needs:
- Basic Plan: Free, ideal for simple task management, includes up to 3 projects, unlimited project members, and limited integrations.
- Pro Plan: Built for powerful integration and workflow automation, includes unlimited integrations, timeline, roles and permissions, and priority support.
- Business Plan: Adds features like project groups, recurring tasks, automation, multiple checklists, and advanced security restrictions.
- Enterprise Plan: Individually tailored to meet specific business needs, includes unlimited projects, customizable project boards, and advanced reporting and statistics.