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MeisterTask vs ClickUp

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to ClickUp? Here's how MeisterTask compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: MeisterTask. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

MeisterTask
ClickUp
What it is
Austrian Kanban tool with EU-hosted data and native Slack, GitHub and Google Drive integrations.
All-in-one project management and productivity platform for teams.
Headquarters
🇦🇹 AT
🇺🇸 US · 2017
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersFrankfurt (DE)
Available on some plansEU data residency available on Enterprise plan on request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001:2022
Price from
€9/user/mo
$7/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
OMR 4.49/5 (175) · G2 4.6/5 (173) · CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (1,154) · TRUSTPILOT 1.7/5 (34)
G2 4.7/5 (9,420) · CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (4,100)
Integrations
Jira, Confluence, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace (Google Drive, Google Calendar) +10
Slack, Google Drive, Zoom, GitHub, Zapier +5

Where each one wins

MeisterTask

Strengths

  • +Intuitive, visually appealing Kanban-style project boards that adapt to team workflows
  • +Simple and fast onboarding with live sessions, webinars, and comprehensive documentation
  • +Highly customizable workflows to fit diverse team needs
  • +User-friendly interface suitable for non-technical users
  • +Seamless integrations with other tools
  • +Built-in timers and time logging for basic task tracking and reporting
  • +Free Basic plan (up to 3 projects) allows small teams to test the tool

Limitations

  • −Free trial and free plan are highly limited (e.g., only 3 projects, restricted features)
  • −Advanced features like subtasks and timeline views require expensive paid plans (Business or Enterprise)
  • −Reporting options are less comprehensive compared to competitors

ClickUp

Strengths

  • +Highly customizable for diverse workflows
  • +Extensive feature set for project management
  • +Strong collaboration tools
  • +Frequent updates and new features

Limitations

  • −Steep learning curve for new users
  • −Can feel overwhelming due to feature bloat
  • −Occasional performance lag with large datasets
  • −Free plan has limited storage

Data residency & compliance

MeisterTask
ClickUp
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersFrankfurt (DE)
Available on some plansEU data residency available on Enterprise plan on request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
DPA
Published →
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
Listed →
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001:2022

Pricing

MeisterTask

  • Free €0 per user / monthUp to 3 projects · Unlimited tasks and team members · Time tracking included
  • Pro €9 per user / monthUnlimited projects and notes · Advanced search and personal dashboard · External project sharing
  • Business €16 per user / monthTimeline (Gantt chart) view · Subtasks and custom fields · Roles and permissions for access control
  • Enterprise On request Custom payment terms and flexible billing · Single sign-on (SSO) and SAML support · Dedicated customer success manager

Prices are approximate and exclude VAT. Annual billing offers up to 28% savings.

ClickUp

  • Free Free Forever100 MB file storage · Unlimited tasks · Unlimited members
  • Unlimited $7 per member/monthUnlimited storage · Unlimited integrations · Advanced reporting
  • Business $12 per member/monthAdvanced automation · Custom role permissions · Time tracking
  • Enterprise On request EU data residency on request · Advanced security · Dedicated support

Free plan available. Paid plans billed annually; monthly billing at higher rates.

Features

MeisterTask

Task and Project Management
Unlimited tasks and projects (plan-dependent), Customizable Kanban-style project boards, Task assignment, deadlines, and tracking, Subtask management (Business plan and above)
Collaboration and Communication
Real-time updates and notifications, Comments and @mentions on tasks, File attachments (up to 200 MB on paid plans), Shared notes and project documentation via MeisterNote
Workflow and Productivity
Project and workflow templates, Personal dashboard (Pro plan and above), Advanced search (Pro plan and above), Workflow automation with section actions
Security and Compliance
ISO 27001:2013 certified data centers in Germany, GDPR and CCPA compliant, Two-factor authentication (2FA), Single sign-on (SSO) and SAML support (Enterprise plan)

ClickUp

Task Management
Custom task statuses and workflows, Assignees and due dates, Recurring tasks and dependencies, Checklists and subtasks
Collaboration
Real-time comments and mentions, Guest access with permissions, Threaded discussions, File attachments and annotations
Views & Customization
List, Board, Calendar, and Gantt views, Custom fields and formulas, Saved layouts and templates, Dark mode and themes
Automation & Integrations
Pre-built automation templates, Custom automation rules, 1,000+ native integrations, Zapier and Make support
Reporting & Analytics
Custom dashboards, Time reports and workload, Goal tracking and milestones, Burndown and velocity charts
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