Alternatives · Project Management
Meisterplan alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Meisterplan alternative is Smartsheet (3.0 GPA).
Meisterplan compared with 6 alternatives: Planview, Runn, Microsoft Project, Kantata, Smartsheet and 1 more.
Meisterplan is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $700 per month for 50 resources, billed annually ($840 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeisterplanThis tool | Free trial · from $700/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Planview | Paid | No | Web |
| Runn | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Microsoft Project | Free trial · from $30.00/mo | Trial only | Windows |
| Kantata | Paid | No | Web |
| Smartsheet | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| IBM Targetprocess | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Meisterplan starts at $700 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Smartsheet.
Runn and Microsoft Project start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Meisterplan
Planview
Enterprise portfolio management and connected work platform
- Planview does not cover kanban boards, which Meisterplan does.
Suits: Large organizations running portfolio management across many programs
Runn
Resource planning and capacity forecasting for project teams
- Runn starts at $7 per resource seat / month (billing period not shown).
- Runn also covers time tracking.
- Runn does not cover kanban boards, which Meisterplan does.
Suits: Agencies, consultancies and software shops planning people across projects
Microsoft Project
Desktop project scheduling for Windows with Gantt charts
- Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
- Microsoft Project also lists a Windows app.
- Microsoft Project lists no web app, which Meisterplan has.
- Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Microsoft Project also covers templates, tasks and Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Project managers who build detailed schedules with dependencies and baselines
Kantata
Professional services automation for resourcing, projects and billing
- Kantata also covers time tracking.
- Kantata does not cover kanban boards, which Meisterplan does.
Suits: Consulting firms, agencies and IT services teams that bill clients for project work
Smartsheet
Spreadsheet-style project and work management for teams
- Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
- Smartsheet also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Smartsheet also covers tasks, calendar, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
- Smartsheet does not cover reports and dashboards, which Meisterplan does.
Suits: Teams that are comfortable working in spreadsheets
IBM Targetprocess
Strategic portfolio management that links plans to spend
- IBM Targetprocess does not cover kanban boards, which Meisterplan does.
Suits: Enterprise PMOs balancing demand against capacity and spend
Limits worth knowing in Meisterplan
- The listed prices are for 50 resources; the page offers packages up to 1,000 resources and a custom quote above that.
- What-if scenarios, goals and integrations are not on the Basic edition.
- Premium is billed annually only and starts at 150 resources.
- The vendor positions it for portfolio planning, not for day-to-day task tracking by individual teams.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Meisterplan?
The alternatives to Meisterplan in this directory are Planview, Runn, Microsoft Project, Kantata, Smartsheet and IBM Targetprocess. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Meisterplan.
Is there a free alternative to Meisterplan?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Runn, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet and IBM Targetprocess offer a free trial.
Which Meisterplan alternatives work on Windows?
The Meisterplan listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Project and Smartsheet list one.
Which Meisterplan alternatives work on macOS?
The Meisterplan listing does not include a macOS app. Smartsheet lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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