MeisterTask vs monday.com
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to monday.com? 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.
What it is
Austrian Kanban tool with EU-hosted data and native Slack, GitHub and Google Drive integrations.
A work operating system for managing projects, workflows, and team collaboration.
Headquarters
🇦🇹 AT
🇮🇱 IL · 2012
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersFrankfurt (DE)
Available on some plansEU server residency is available on request for eligible plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, ISO 27701
Price from
€9/user/mo
$8/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
Jira, Confluence, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace (Google Drive, Google Calendar) +10
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Zoom, Jira +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
monday.com
Strengths
- +Highly customizable workflows
- +Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- +Strong integration ecosystem
- +Good mobile app experience
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve for advanced features
- −Can become expensive for larger teams
- −Limited reporting in lower-tier plans
- −Occasional performance lag with large boards
Data residency & compliance
MeisterTask
monday.com
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersFrankfurt (DE)
Available on some plansEU server residency is available on request for eligible plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, ISO 27701
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.
monday.com
- Free Free per seatUp to 2 seats · Basic features · Limited boards
- Basic $8 per seat/monthUnlimited boards · Unlimited free viewers · 200+ templates
- Standard $10 per seat/monthTimeline and Gantt views · Guest access · Automations (250 actions/month)
- Pro $16 per seat/monthPrivate boards · Time tracking · Chart views
- Enterprise On request per seat/monthAdvanced security · Advanced analytics · Dedicated support
Pricing varies by region and plan features. Annual billing applies to paid plans.
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)
monday.com
- Project Management
- Customizable workflows, Gantt and Kanban views, Time tracking, Dependencies and milestones
- Collaboration
- Real-time updates, File sharing, Comments and mentions, Guest access
- Integrations
- Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Zoom
- Reporting & Analytics
- Custom dashboards, Progress tracking, Workload management, Budget tracking
- Security & Compliance
- Two-factor authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), IP restrictions, Audit logs