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Self-hosted alternatives to MeisterTask

The MeisterTask listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 22 of the 111 other project management tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

MeisterTask has a free plan. Paid plans start at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price). 20 of them are free or have a free plan.

22 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to MeisterTask

  1. Stackfield

    End-to-end encrypted project management and team chat from Germany

    • Stackfield starts at €9 per user / month, paid yearly (Starter, up to 10 users). MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • MeisterTask has a free plan. Stackfield does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stackfield lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Stackfield is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Stackfield vs MeisterTaskStackfield pricing and details

  2. YouTrack

    Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains

    • YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • YouTrack also covers issue tracking and workflow automation.
    • MeisterTask also covers tasks.
    YouTrack pricing and details

  3. Plane

    Open-source project management with cycles, wiki and AI agents

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • Only Plane lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Plane also covers issue tracking.
    Plane pricing and details

  4. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OpenProject also covers issue tracking.
    • MeisterTask also covers tasks.
    OpenProject pricing and details

  5. Redmine

    Free, self-hosted issue tracker and project management web app

    • Redmine is free. MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • Only MeisterTask lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Redmine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Redmine also covers issue tracking.
    Redmine pricing and details

  6. ActiveCollab

    Project workspace with time tracking and invoicing for service teams

    • ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly. MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • MeisterTask has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ActiveCollab lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ActiveCollab pricing and details

  7. Backlog

    Issue tracking and project management with built-in Git and SVN

    • Backlog starts at $30 / month flat for up to 30 users, billed annually. MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • Backlog is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Backlog also covers issue tracking and documents.
    • MeisterTask also covers wiki and time tracking.
    Backlog pricing and details

  8. Leantime

    Open-source project management built with neurodivergence in mind

    • Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • Leantime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Leantime also covers goals.
    • MeisterTask also covers wiki and tasks.
    Leantime pricing and details

  9. Orangescrum

    Project management with unlimited users on every paid plan

    • Orangescrum starts at $26 per month for unlimited users, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • Orangescrum is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Orangescrum also covers issue tracking.
    • MeisterTask also covers wiki.
    Orangescrum pricing and details

  10. Taiga

    Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban

    • Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • Only MeisterTask lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Taiga is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Taiga also covers issue tracking.
    Taiga pricing and details

  11. Zenhub

    Agile project management built on top of GitHub issues

    • Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly. MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • Only MeisterTask lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zenhub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zenhub pricing and details

  12. Kanboard

    Free, self-hosted kanban board software under the MIT License

    • Kanboard is free. MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
    • Only MeisterTask lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kanboard is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kanboard also covers workflow automation and reports.
    Kanboard pricing and details

10 more that can be self-hosted

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Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to MeisterTask?

Yes. Stackfield, YouTrack, Plane, OpenProject, Redmine, ActiveCollab, Backlog, Leantime and 14 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can MeisterTask be self-hosted?

The MeisterTask listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these project management tools are free?

YouTrack, Plane, OpenProject, Redmine, Backlog, Leantime, Orangescrum, Taiga and 12 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to MeisterTask: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.