MeisterTask vs Trello
Last updated August 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Trello? 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.
Visual project management tool using Kanban boards, lists, and cards.
Headquarters
🇦🇹 AT
🇺🇸 US · 2011
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersFrankfurt (DE)
Not offeredAll data is stored on AWS in US regions by default.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27018, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, PCI-DSS
Price from
€9/user/mo
$5/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, Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft Teams, Gmail +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
Trello
Strengths
- +Intuitive and easy to use for small teams
- +Highly customizable with Power-Ups and templates
- +Strong integration ecosystem
- +Free plan is feature-rich for basic needs
Limitations
- −Limited reporting and analytics on lower-tier plans
- −No native time-tracking (requires Power-Ups)
- −Steep learning curve for advanced features
- −No EU/German data residency
Data residency & compliance
MeisterTask
Trello
EU data residency
Yes, for all customersFrankfurt (DE)
Not offeredAll data is stored on AWS in US regions by default.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27018, SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, PCI-DSS
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.
Trello
- Free Free per workspaceUnlimited cards · Up to 10 boards per workspace · Up to 10 collaborators
- Standard $5 per user/monthUnlimited boards · Advanced checklists · Custom fields
- Premium $10 per user/monthMultiple views (Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, Map) · Unlimited workspace commands · Admin and security controls
- Enterprise $17.50 per user/monthUnlimited workspaces · Organization-wide permissions · Free SSO and user provisioning via Atlassian Guard
Monthly billing available at higher rates. Free plan includes core features with limitations.
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)
Trello
- Task Management
- Kanban boards, lists, and cards for organizing projects, Drag-and-drop functionality for easy task prioritization, Due dates, labels, and checklists for task details, Unlimited cards and boards (on paid plans)
- Collaboration
- Team member assignments and mentions, File attachments and comments on cards, Real-time updates and notifications, Guest access for external collaborators
- Customization & Views
- Custom backgrounds, stickers, and templates, Power-Ups for extended functionality (e.g., Calendar, Timeline), Multiple views (Kanban, Calendar, Timeline, Table, Dashboard, Map) on Premium+, Card mirroring and custom fields
- Automation & Integrations
- Butler for rule-based automation, Pre-built automation templates, Integrations with Slack, Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft Teams, and more, API access for custom integrations
- Security & Compliance
- Two-factor authentication (2FA), SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS certifications, SSO and Atlassian Guard for Enterprise, Data encryption in transit and at rest