Trello vs MeisterTask: The Data Security Showdown
Explore how US-based Trello and Germany's MeisterTask prioritize your project data privacy. Discover the safer choice today.
Should You Switch to MeisterTask?
Full GDPR compliance and EU data hosting for better privacy.
Fewer integrations and advanced features compared to Trello.
Switch if privacy is a priority; stay with Trello for more features.
At a Glance
US data laws
GDPR protected
Trello
freemium
MeisterTask
freemium
Privacy & Compliance Comparison
Critical data sovereignty factors at a glance
| Criteria | Trello | MeisterTask |
|---|---|---|
Server Location | US (AWS), EU (optional) | EU |
GDPR Compliance | Partial (SCCs) | Full |
Open Source | ||
E2E Encryption | Enterprise only | Optional |
Data Portability | Partial | Full export |
CLOUD Act Notice
Trello is a US company and must comply with CLOUD Act data requests, even for data stored in EU data centers. MeisterTask is not subject to US jurisdiction.
Trello
🇺🇸Atlassian
MeisterTask
🇩🇪Meister
US Data Storage
Data subject to US CLOUD Act and may be accessed by US authorities
EU Data Protection
Data protected under GDPR with EU-only data residency
Certifications & Compliance
No certifications listed
Reasons to Switch
- ✓MeisterTask is fully GDPR compliant, ensuring data protection in the EU.
- ✓Data is hosted on EU servers, enhancing control over data residency.
- ✓Built-in time tracking feature helps monitor project progress efficiently.
- ✓Integrates with MindMeister for enhanced brainstorming and planning.
Things to Consider
- !Migrating data from Trello may require manual effort and time.
- !MeisterTask lacks some Power-Ups available in Trello for extended features.
- !Learning curve for teams accustomed to Trello's interface and features.
Migration Overview
Depends on data size and complexity
Quick Steps
Create MeisterTask account and configure settings
Export and prepare data from Trello
Import data, test integrations, and migrate users
Note: Migrating from Trello to MeisterTask involves exporting data from Trello and importing it into MeisterTask. Users may need to manually adjust some task details and integrations.
Other alternatives to Trello
Ready to make the switch?
Start using MeisterTask today and take control of your data privacy.