{"id":5799,"date":"2024-01-24T14:51:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T14:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=5799"},"modified":"2026-06-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T00:00:00","slug":"best-daily-planner-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/best-daily-planner-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Best Daily Planner Apps for Productivity (Tested &amp; Reviewed)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most effective way to find the best daily planner apps is to roll your sleeves up and just test a bunch \u2014 but you might not have to because I already did it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This listicle includes 18 planner tools that stand out for productivity and organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re a busy professional, freelancer, team leader, or student, keep reading to find your match!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The apps we talk about are selected, tested, and written about by human reviewers who follow strict review and editorial guidelines. We pick solutions that are practical, purposeful, and can offer real value for the specific use case or business context we\u2019re covering \u2014 while also being justified in their pricing. Our methodology is transparent, clear, and available to everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"quick-verdict-top-daily-planner-apps-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick verdict: Top daily planner apps at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A total of 18 planner apps made it onto my list. Here\u2019s an overview of what you can expect in my detailed reviews later on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>App<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Free trial<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Free plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Lowest price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plaky by CAKE.com<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Productive daily planning<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Google Calendar<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Task and event scheduling<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$7\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Notion<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Full planner customization<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Clockify by CAKE.com<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Daily time tracking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Todoist<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tracking productivity goals<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Trello<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kanban-style daily planning<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Apple Reminders<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Everyday reminders<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">N\/A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Any.do<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Android users<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$4.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>ClickUp<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Balancing tasks and notes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$7\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Sunsama<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beginners<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$17\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>TickTick<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Habit tracking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$35.99\/user\/year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Evernote<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">DIY daily planners<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8.25\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Actions<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Minimalists<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Structured<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Small tasks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$6.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>nTask<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Task issue tracking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ellie Planner<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Daily timeboxing<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$9.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Habitica<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Game lovers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$4.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Routine<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Personal productivity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-plaky-by-cake-com-best-for-productive-daily-planning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best for productive daily planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plaky is a versatile <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/task-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task management tool<\/a>, suitable for both personal use and teams of all sizes that want to track daily activities and collaborate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-plaky\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Plaky?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plaky offers a balance of flexibility, affordability, and ease-of-use that\u2019s rare to find in a single platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Highly customizable<br>&#8211; Great free plan<br>&#8211; Time-tracking integration-<br> Functional mobile app<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Limited integrations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My team uses Plaky to manage our content \u2014 assign tasks, exchange feedback via comments, share links and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/files\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">files<\/a>, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, I also use Plaky separately as a daily task planner for better organization when writing articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are my favorite Plaky features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fields<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 decide which unique information is tracked (tasks, priorities, budgets, and so on) in unlimited <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/board\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/items\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">items<\/a> (even on the free plan).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subitems <\/strong>\u2014 make daily goals feel more achievable by breaking larger tasks into actionable steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple views<\/strong> \u2014 switch between detailed table-style view, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/gantt-chart-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gantt charts<\/a>, pie\/bar <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/chart-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chart view<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/kanban-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanban boards<\/a>, depending on how you prefer to visualize your day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Templates<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 save your proven structures and reuse them in the future to ensure consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automations<\/strong> \u2014 save time on routine planning by auto-updating task statuses, creating recurring tasks, sending reminders, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Plaky to improve daily planning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1045\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Make-use-of-custom-fields-and-colors-to-personalize-Plaky.webp\" alt=\"Custom fields and colors on a Plaky board\" class=\"wp-image-18389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Make-use-of-custom-fields-and-colors-to-personalize-Plaky.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Make-use-of-custom-fields-and-colors-to-personalize-Plaky-517x300.webp 517w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Make-use-of-custom-fields-and-colors-to-personalize-Plaky-1110x644.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Make-use-of-custom-fields-and-colors-to-personalize-Plaky-768x446.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Make-use-of-custom-fields-and-colors-to-personalize-Plaky-1536x892.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Make-use-of-custom-fields-and-colors-to-personalize-Plaky-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Make use of custom fields and colors to personalize Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, I noticed that my productivity levels went up when I started using these Plaky features regularly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/my-tasks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>My tasks<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 the centralized view of all my tasks allows me to prioritize work without switching between projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/clockify-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Plaky-Clockify integration<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Plaky has a native integration with Clockify (also included in this listicle) to show how long each task actually takes and boost planning accuracy over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mobile access<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 sometimes I like to check my to-dos and notifications when away from the computer, so Plaky\u2019s mobile app comes in really handy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1099\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rely-on-project-timelines-and-time-tracking-to-improve-planning-accuracy-in-Plaky.webp\" alt=\"Time tracking and Gantt chart in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-18390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rely-on-project-timelines-and-time-tracking-to-improve-planning-accuracy-in-Plaky.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rely-on-project-timelines-and-time-tracking-to-improve-planning-accuracy-in-Plaky-491x300.webp 491w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rely-on-project-timelines-and-time-tracking-to-improve-planning-accuracy-in-Plaky-1110x678.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rely-on-project-timelines-and-time-tracking-to-improve-planning-accuracy-in-Plaky-768x469.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rely-on-project-timelines-and-time-tracking-to-improve-planning-accuracy-in-Plaky-1536x938.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Rely-on-project-timelines-and-time-tracking-to-improve-planning-accuracy-in-Plaky-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rely on project timelines and time tracking to improve planning accuracy in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My only criticism is that Plaky lacks integrations with popular apps like Google Calendar. But, besides Clockify, there\u2019s also the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pumble-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky-Pumble integration<\/a>, connecting task management with team communication.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, if you want Plaky + Clockify + Pumble, the CAKE.com Bundle essentially offers all 3 for the price of 1 app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/account.cake.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try 3 CAKE.com apps with 1 account<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, with Plaky\u2019s API, you can connect the platform with other tools and automate task updates in your workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-plaky\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Plaky?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plaky\u2019s new color picker lets you customize all colored elements for a more personalized experience. Also, there have been improvements to Table and Chart view, automation capabilities, and more, as you can see in <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/help\/whats-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s Changelog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, iOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/a><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pro-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pro<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/enterprise-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enterprise<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CAKE.com Bundle<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">3 professional tools bundled together!<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Save over 50% by getting Plaky, Pumble, and Clockify, all fully upgraded.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/try\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-google-calendar-best-for-task-and-event-scheduling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Calendar<\/a> \u2014 best for task and event scheduling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Calendar is a core app in the Google Workspace, good for organizing and scheduling events and appointments in a cloud-based system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-google-calendar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Google Calendar?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should consider Google Calendar if you\u2019re a Gmail user since it means immediate access \u2014 primarily for blocking time for events and tasks with details like time, location, and description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Free for personal use<br>&#8211; Easy to use<br>&#8211; Intuitive color-coding<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Not very customizable<br>&#8211; Limited task management<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what stood out to me during my testing of Google Calendar for daily planning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email and push notifications<\/strong> \u2014 It\u2019s easier to stay on track with reliable notifications. For example, I like to receive a reminder 10 minutes before a scheduled event (you can customize the time).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calendar sharing<\/strong> \u2014 It\u2019s possible to share your calendar with others, which helps you coordinate schedules with colleagues or friends. Plus, for safety reasons, you can allow others to see all event details or just free\/busy time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color coding <\/strong>\u2014 I used different field colors to distinguish between various kinds of work activities. Also, I color coded different areas of life \u2014 work, education, birthdays, and so on.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, mixing all kinds of tasks and events in one calendar view can make it visually overwhelming. And even if you create multiple calendars under the same amount, it\u2019s still one flat timeline with no workflow logic.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"991\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-overview-in-Google-Calendar.webp\" alt=\"Schedule overview in Google Calendar\" class=\"wp-image-18391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-overview-in-Google-Calendar.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-overview-in-Google-Calendar-545x300.webp 545w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-overview-in-Google-Calendar-1110x611.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-overview-in-Google-Calendar-768x423.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-overview-in-Google-Calendar-1536x846.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Schedule-overview-in-Google-Calendar-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Schedule overview in Google Calendar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, Google Calendar has Tasks, a section for simple to-dos that appear in the calendar alongside events. With Google Tasks, you can specify the basic details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Due dates <\/strong>\u2014 specify task deadlines to place them on the calendar timeline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subtasks<\/strong> \u2014 break big tasks into digestible steps (but only within the Tasks side panel).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recurring tasks\/events <\/strong>\u2014 set repeating tasks or events for daily, weekly, or customs schedules to save time and build consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Task completion<\/strong> \u2014 mark tasks as done to remove them from your active lists and get a clear sense of progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, there\u2019s no real project hierarchy or advanced organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, Google Tasks has no team features beyond simple task sharing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Google-Tasks.webp\" alt=\"Google Tasks\" class=\"wp-image-18392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Google-Tasks.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Google-Tasks-624x300.webp 624w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Google-Tasks-1110x533.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Google-Tasks-768x369.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Google-Tasks-1536x738.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Google-Tasks-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Tasks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, I like the fact that Google Calendar is free and intuitive, but it\u2019s not built for complex daily planning systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-google-calendar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Google Calendar?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Calendar recently expanded its event colors from a small preset selection to up to 200 custom colors \u2014 for people who rely on color-coding their days, this is a surprisingly useful update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, iOS, Android, Wear OS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Starter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$7\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$14\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Plus<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$22\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually for the entire Google Workspace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-notion-best-for-full-planner-customization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion<\/a> \u2014 best for full planner customization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notion is a productivity and note-taking app where you can use various content blocks to create and organize pages, documents, and databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-notion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Notion?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key advantage of using Notion is its customizability, allowing you to build virtually any kind of page you want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Versatile building blocks<br>&#8211; Lots of board views<br>&#8211; 30,000+ templates<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Learning curve<br>&#8211; Limited free plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notion ranks high on my best planner apps list because it lets users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create rich text notes with formatting and images <\/strong>\u2014 keep tasks, meeting notes, and reference information in one place (no need to switch between apps).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Embed content from other platforms<\/strong> \u2014 bring documents, videos, spreadsheets, and other resources (YouTube, Google Docs, Figma, etc.) directly into your workspace, keeping everything easily accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose from 30,000+ templates<\/strong> \u2014 instead of building from scratch, use ready-made setups for daily planners, habit trackers, PM systems, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establish relational databases<\/strong> \u2014 connect tasks, goals, notes, and other pages to see how daily responsibilities fit into larger workflows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admittedly, Notion\u2019s flexibility can feel intimidating at first, especially for beginners or non-technical users.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1213\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Types-of-creative-blocks-in-Notion.webp\" alt=\"Types of creative blocks in Notion\" class=\"wp-image-18393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Types-of-creative-blocks-in-Notion.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Types-of-creative-blocks-in-Notion-445x300.webp 445w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Types-of-creative-blocks-in-Notion-1110x748.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Types-of-creative-blocks-in-Notion-768x518.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Types-of-creative-blocks-in-Notion-1536x1035.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Types-of-creative-blocks-in-Notion-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Types of creative blocks in Notion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some other handy Notion features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multiple views<\/strong> \u2014 with Timeline, Calendar, Gallery, List, and other views, you can look at your tasks in the way that makes the most sense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration features<\/strong> \u2014 thanks to real-time co-editing, comments, and mentions, you can work on your to-dos with colleagues when needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notion AI <\/strong>\u2014 if you\u2019re willing to pay for the Business or Enterprise plan, Notion AI can speed up your planning, help you prioritize work, summarize information quickly, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notion\u2019s mobile app is functional, but it\u2019s less convenient for editing and organizing databases. The highly flexible layouts simply don\u2019t translate that well to mobile because of the limited screen space.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1061\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-page-in-Notion.webp\" alt=\"Tasks page in Notion\" class=\"wp-image-18394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-page-in-Notion.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-page-in-Notion-509x300.webp 509w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-page-in-Notion-1110x654.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-page-in-Notion-768x453.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-page-in-Notion-1536x905.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-page-in-Notion-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tasks page in Notion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared to the two previously reviewed apps, Plaky and Google Calendar, I must point out Notion would strain your budget much more. Frankly speaking, Notion can get very expensive if you need its premium features, especially AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, Notion\u2019s free plan has many restrictions \u2014 like file uploads of up to 5 MB, fewer automation capabilities, and limited pages and blocks for 2+ users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have several head-to-head comparison articles about Notion and its competitors \u2014 if you\u2019re interested, read these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/plaky-vs-notion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky vs. Notion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/obsidian-vs-notion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Obsidian vs. Notion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/notion-vs-evernote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evernote vs. Notion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/notion-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana vs. Notion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-notion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Notion?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the recent months, Notion has improved navigation on mobile, expanded Notion Calendar with built-in scheduling, and introduced lots of different updates to Notion Agents (AI teammates).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/notion-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/a><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Plus<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/member\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$20\/member\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/notion-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try a free Notion alternative \u2014 Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-clockify-by-cake-com-best-for-daily-time-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best for daily time tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clockify is a time tracker and timesheet app that you can use to schedule tasks, as well as to monitor productivity, attendance, and billable hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-clockify\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Clockify?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Clockify, you can log time spent on different tasks, projects, and clients \u2014 suitable for various kinds of users, such as freelancers, employees, and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Precise time tracking<br>&#8211; Dashboard and analytics<br>&#8211; Robust yet intuitive<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Too detailed for simple planning<br>&#8211; Much better suited for professional use<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clockify has become an integral part of my work routine. Instead of relying on estimates or guesswork, Clockify allows me to build a clearer, more realistic picture of my day thanks to features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Timer<\/strong> \u2014 tracking time while working on a task helps me stay focused and understand how long different kinds of assignments actually take.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manual time logs <\/strong>\u2014 it\u2019s easy to correct missed tracking and keep my time records accurate by adding manual time entries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calendar view <\/strong>\u2014 seeing all tracked time in a familiar daily\/weekly layout helps me visually understand how my day is structured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-time-management-in-Clockify.webp\" alt=\"Daily time management in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-18395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-time-management-in-Clockify.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-time-management-in-Clockify-528x300.webp 528w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-time-management-in-Clockify-1110x630.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-time-management-in-Clockify-768x436.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-time-management-in-Clockify-1536x872.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-time-management-in-Clockify-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Daily time management in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes Clockify extra useful is what you can do with its reports, e.g.:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Analyze time <\/strong>\u2014 with a clear overview of how time is spent across tasks, it\u2019s easier to plan more realistic timelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyze expenses <\/strong>\u2014 by monitoring costs linked to work, you can understand effort better and keep daily work aligned with budgets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share and export <\/strong>\u2014 exporting Clockify reports or sharing them via links simplifies <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project collaboration<\/a> and client updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create invoices<\/strong> \u2014 when you turn tracked time directly into billable invoices, you reduce manual admin work and connect daily planning with actual revenue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite supporting so many functionalities, Clockify manages to stay user-friendly and uncluttered, which is important for smooth team adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1060\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Weekly-summary-report-in-Clockify.webp\" alt=\"Weekly summary report in Clockify\" class=\"wp-image-18396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Weekly-summary-report-in-Clockify.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Weekly-summary-report-in-Clockify-509x300.webp 509w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Weekly-summary-report-in-Clockify-1110x654.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Weekly-summary-report-in-Clockify-768x452.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Weekly-summary-report-in-Clockify-1536x905.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Weekly-summary-report-in-Clockify-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Weekly summary report in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, given how feature-rich Clockify is, I\u2019d say it\u2019s primarily suited for work environments rather than persona\u010d productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importantly, Clockify reaches its full potential for daily planning when connected to a task management app. Clockify integrates with several project and task management tools, but the integration with Plaky is the most seamless since both apps are built by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since Clockify is a good solution for businesses looking to manage their teams digitally, it also appears on our top team management tools list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/team-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Best Team Management Software for 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-clockify\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Clockify?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the latest additions to Clockify include user imports, SCIM provisioning, and new Policies and Holidays pages in the Time off feature, as well as minor fixes and stability updates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5.49\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$7.99\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$11.99\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CAKE.com Bundle (Clockify + Plaky + Pumble)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12.99\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-marketplace\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Enhance Clockify with add-ons<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Visit the CAKE.com Marketplace and start developing your own custom Clockify add-ons now!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/marketplace@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/marketplace.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-todoist-best-for-tracking-productivity-goals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todoist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Todoist<\/a> \u2014 best for tracking productivity goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Todoist is a sleek app designed for both individuals and teams to help them track tasks, projects, and habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-todoist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Todoist?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need extra motivation for reaching your productivity goals, Todoist has Karma \u2014 a gamified segment that rewards users with points for completing tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Clean design<br>&#8211; Gamified task management<br>&#8211; Omnichannel availability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Limited free plan<br>&#8211; Task cards could be more detailed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first thing I noticed was Todoist\u2019s unfussy design. The interface is appealing thanks to the gentle color palette with a white background, dark text, and pops of color for priority levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are Todoist\u2019s main strengths for daily planning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fast task capture <\/strong>\u2014 thanks to natural language input, you can type things like <em>\u201cFinish blog draft tomorrow at 3 PM\u201d<\/em> and automatically create the due date and time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple views<\/strong> \u2014 Today view shows what needs attention now, while Upcoming view helps with weekly planning \u2014 both offering Table, Board, and Calendar format (but Calendar is reserved for paying users).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-platform support <\/strong>\u2014 Todoist has a native app for various operating systems and devices, ensuring continuous workflow sync.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Todoist is among the more affordable apps on this list, let me add something for those of you who are looking for a free planner: the free plan imposes limits such as 5 personal projects, 5 MB for file uploads, and no custom reminders, to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Todoist.webp\" alt=\"Task overview in Todoist\" class=\"wp-image-18397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Todoist.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Todoist-579x300.webp 579w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Todoist-1110x575.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Todoist-768x398.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Todoist-1536x795.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Todoist-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Task overview in Todoist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for a solution that turns goals into actionable tasks, Todoist has several noteworthy features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Karma<\/strong> \u2014 a built-in productivity feature that gamifies task management, giving you points for completing tasks, maintaining streaks, using reminders, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daily and weekly goals <\/strong>\u2014 setting up how many goals you want to complete per day\/week encourages steady progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal celebrations <\/strong>\u2014 celebratory animations that appear when you achieve goals in Todoist are a small feature but can make work feel more engaging and fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bonus: <\/strong>You can mark days off and turn Vacation mode on when you want to pause goal tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Setting-productivity-goals-in-Todoist.webp\" alt=\"Setting productivity goals in Todoist\" class=\"wp-image-18399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Setting-productivity-goals-in-Todoist.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Setting-productivity-goals-in-Todoist-529x300.webp 529w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Setting-productivity-goals-in-Todoist-1110x630.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Setting-productivity-goals-in-Todoist-768x436.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Setting-productivity-goals-in-Todoist-1536x871.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Setting-productivity-goals-in-Todoist-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Setting productivity goals in Todoist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, Todoist would be even better if the task cards were more detailed. Like many apps on this list, tasks in Todoist support deadlines, assignees, priorities, subitems, and comments, but I prefer it when there are customizable fields to choose from (like in Plaky or ClickUp, for example).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already using Todoist and need a more robust alternative? We have a piece just for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/todoist-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 Todoist Alternatives for Daily Task Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-todoist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Todoist?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the most useful updates in Todoist lately include better recurring task scheduling and filters, plus smaller but practical updates on mobile and desktop (like faster task entry and improved keyboard shortcuts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iPadOS, iOS, Apple Watch, Android, Wear OS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beginner<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-trello-best-for-kanban-style-daily-planning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 <a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello<\/a> \u2014 best for Kanban-style daily planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trello is a work management and collaboration tool built around <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/kanban-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanban<\/a> \u2014 essentially, a board-and-card system for visual progress tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-trello\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Trello?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could go for Trello if you need a simple drag-and-drop board system that feels intuitive from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Neat Kanban approach<br>&#8211; Useful Power-ups<br>&#8211; Customizable background<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Limited free plan&nbsp;<br>&#8211; Can become cluttered fast<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what I liked the most in Trello:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visual planning<\/strong> \u2014 Trello is neat, primarily in Board view, but other views (Table, Calendar, Timeline, Dashboard, and Map) are also handy if you\u2019re willing to pay for Premium and Enterprise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drag and drop<\/strong> \u2014 being able to simply grab and move tasks makes it easier to update priorities and progress stages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detailed task cards <\/strong>\u2014 task details include due date, members, labels, attachments, and more for full precision (but for custom fields like dates, numbers, text boxes, or dropdowns you need a paid plan).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customizable background<\/strong> \u2014 to make planning more personalized, you can choose the background of all Trello boards and the Inbox section (it can be photos or just colors).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just be careful not to make your Trello boards messy \u2014 it can happen quickly if you don\u2019t have a system, with outdated cards still visible or too many columns and colorful labels.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-details-in-Trello-1110x649.webp\" alt=\"Task details in Trello\" class=\"wp-image-18402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-details-in-Trello-1110x649.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-details-in-Trello-513x300.webp 513w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-details-in-Trello-768x449.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-details-in-Trello-1536x899.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-details-in-Trello-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-details-in-Trello.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Task details in Trello<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trello\u2019s Kanban functionality is its forte, offering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Highly adaptable boards <\/strong>\u2014 a Trello board can be used for anything from simple task planning to more complex work pipelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong sense of momentum <\/strong>\u2014 moving cards across stages creates a satisfying, tangible sense of making progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WIP limit via Power-ups <\/strong>\u2014 you can set a Work In Progress (WIP) limit to cap how many tasks can be in one stage by using Power-ups (add-ons and integrations that extend Trello\u2019s features).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I like the fact that Trello offers unlimited Power-ups per board, but keep in mind that only those developed by Trello are free, while third-party Power-ups may set their own pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"916\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Board-overview-in-Trello.webp\" alt=\"Board overview in Trello\" class=\"wp-image-18403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Board-overview-in-Trello.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Board-overview-in-Trello-590x300.webp 590w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Board-overview-in-Trello-1110x565.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Board-overview-in-Trello-768x391.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Board-overview-in-Trello-1536x782.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Board-overview-in-Trello-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Board overview in Trello<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/trello-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello\u2019s pricing<\/a>, the app is less expensive than some similar competitors, but there are equally useful yet cheaper apps like Plaky, Todoist, or Any.do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could see throughout this review that Trello\u2019s free plan in particular is limiting, which means casual or cost-conscious users are likely to outgrow it quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to weigh Trello against its biggest competitors? Read these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/plaky-vs-trello\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky vs. Trello<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. monday.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-clickup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. ClickUp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-jira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. Jira<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-trello\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Trello?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from small UI tweaks and performance fixes, I didn\u2019t find much information about recent Trello updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$5\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Premium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise (est. for 50 users, i.e., the minimum)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$17.50\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Free Trello alternative<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Don't want to pay for basics like the classic table view? Get Plaky by CAKE.com today!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/trello-alternative\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-apple-reminders-best-for-everyday-reminders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/reminders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Reminders<\/a> \u2014 best for everyday reminders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple Reminders is an app in Apple\u2019s ecosystem that\u2019s built for creating simple everyday to-do lists and reminders you can share with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-apple-reminders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Apple Reminders?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most obvious reason for choosing Apple Reminders is that you are a macOS\/iOS user, so you wouldn\u2019t need to download anything \u2014 just enjoy simple daily planning for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Free<br>&#8211; Simple and user-friendly<br>&#8211; Works with Siri<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Unavailable to non-Apple users<br>&#8211; Not suitable for complex tasks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using Apple Reminders is very straightforward thanks to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Simple UI <\/strong>\u2014 the clean and minimal design reduces distractions, enabling users to quickly add and view tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear task categories<\/strong> \u2014 custom lists and smart groupings help you separate different areas of life (e.g., work, personal, errands), keeping everything organized and easy to scan at a glance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Useful task details <\/strong>\u2014 each task can include notes, date and time, priority, attachments, recurrence, and more, providing just enough context without making the system complicated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of this simplicity, however, Apple Reminders isn\u2019t suitable for managing complex tasks or long-term plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, without a strong personal system, lists can grow quickly and become dumps of tasks rather than an organized daily plan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"922\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Apple-Reminders-interface.webp\" alt=\"Apple Reminders' interface\" class=\"wp-image-18404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Apple-Reminders-interface.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Apple-Reminders-interface-586x300.webp 586w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Apple-Reminders-interface-1110x569.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Apple-Reminders-interface-768x393.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Apple-Reminders-interface-1536x787.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Apple-Reminders-interface-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apple Reminders&#8217; interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, beyond the fact that Reminders is already available to all Apple users, it\u2019s a solid app for people in this ecosystem because of these functionalities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Siri connection <\/strong>\u2014 when you\u2019re busy, it may be easier to add and manage tasks hands-free using Siri (Apple&#8217;s native, voice-activated virtual assistant).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto-sync on all your Apple devices <\/strong>\u2014 your tasks will remain accessible across all Apple devices you use (e.g., Mac computer, iPhone, and Apple Watch) thanks to automatic syncing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sharing lists with other Apple users <\/strong>\u2014 you can easily collaborate on shared lists (like work assignments or family tasks), making coordination simple and seamless.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admittedly, the sharing feature is less convenient when collaborating with people outside Apple\u2019s ecosystem or relying on cross-platform tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Windows\/Android users can use Apple Reminders as a web app on iCloud, it only works for basic tasks (no advanced features).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-sharing-options-in-Apple-Reminders.webp\" alt=\"List sharing options in Apple Reminders\" class=\"wp-image-18405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-sharing-options-in-Apple-Reminders.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-sharing-options-in-Apple-Reminders-708x300.webp 708w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-sharing-options-in-Apple-Reminders-1110x471.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-sharing-options-in-Apple-Reminders-768x326.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-sharing-options-in-Apple-Reminders-1536x651.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-sharing-options-in-Apple-Reminders-18x8.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">List sharing options in Apple Reminders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All in all, this is a solid choice for Mac\/iPhone users who don\u2019t want to spend money on a digital planner, but other apps on this list definitely have more robust planning features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apple Reminders also appears on our list of the best organization apps \u2014 check it out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/best-organization-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Best Organization Apps to Streamline Your Workflow<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-apple-reminders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Apple Reminders?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There have been no major Apple Reminders updates lately, only smarter \u201cUrgent\u201d reminders flow and more natural snooze options for reminders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Apple Watch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-any-do-best-for-android-users\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.any.do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Any.do<\/a> \u2014 best for Android users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any.do is an easy-to-use task manager with smart reminders and a clean interface, suitable for organizing both personal and work tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-any-do\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Any.do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides web use, Any.do is perfect for an Android device because the app combines a polished Android mobile experience with strong Google integrations and helpful widgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>&#8211; Customizable background<br>&#8211; Smart reminders<br>&#8211; Multi-platform availability<\/td><td>&#8211; Limited for power users<br>&#8211; Free plan could be better<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what made Any.do stand out to me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clean and intuitive UI <\/strong>\u2014 the menus, buttons, and tasks are simple and tidy, making it easy to plan and manage work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customizable background <\/strong>\u2014 being able to personalize an app always makes it more enjoyable for me, so I consider Any.do\u2019s customizable background a big plus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balanced feature set <\/strong>\u2014 you get task management, reminders, and calendars, plus task chat and updates if you opt for the Family or Teams plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-platform support <\/strong>\u2014 Any.do has native apps for mobile, desktop, tablet, and smartwatches (plus web use), so you can <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/how-to-stay-organized-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay organized at work<\/a> or anywhere else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, I must note that Any.do lacks the depth needed for more robust PM or productivity systems (e.g., no advanced project hierarchy, Gantt charts, or workflow automation).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"914\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Any.do_.webp\" alt=\"Task overview in Any.do\" class=\"wp-image-18406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Any.do_.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Any.do_-591x300.webp 591w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Any.do_-1110x564.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Any.do_-768x390.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Any.do_-1536x780.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-Any.do_-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Task overview in Any.do<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I used Any.do on my Android phone, I was impressed by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Useful home screen widgets <\/strong>\u2014 Android users can access tasks in Any.do instantly through widgets, checking and updating their day fast without opening the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong Google ecosystem integration <\/strong>\u2014 Any.do connects easily with Google tools, aligning with the system I already use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any.do Moment <\/strong>\u2014 Moment is a guided daily review feature available on mobile only, helping Any.do users quickly go through tasks and decide what to do, reschedule, or delete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, the Moment feature is limited for free users (5 Moment sessions per month), much like most other key features (like location reminders or shared projects).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"1400\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Any.do-Moment-on-Android.webp\" alt=\"Any.do Moment on Android\" class=\"wp-image-18407\" style=\"width:725px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Any.do-Moment-on-Android.webp 725w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Any.do-Moment-on-Android-155x300.webp 155w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Any.do-Moment-on-Android-530x1024.webp 530w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Any.do-Moment-on-Android-6x12.webp 6w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Any.do Moment on Android<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My other complaint \u2014 but not a deal-breaker: I wish the synchronization of tasks between the app and the widget was instant. Sometimes when I marked a task complete in the widget, it took a few moments for Any.do to catch up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-any-do\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Any.do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent Any.do updates include enhanced board creation experience, custom field filters, and WhatsApp integration upgrades, plus dozens of bug fixes and UX improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, Windows, iPadOS, iOS, Apple Watch, Android, Huawei, WearOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Personal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Premium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$4.99\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Family<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8.33\/month\/4 members*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Teams<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$4.99\/member\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for an Any.do alternative specifically? Check this out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/any-do-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 Best Any.do Alternatives To Organize Your Project Team<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-clickup-best-for-balancing-tasks-and-notes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9 <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp<\/a> \u2014 best for balancing tasks and notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp is a tool mostly designed for teams in need of robust features for <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/what-is-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management<\/a>, but it can also be used as a planner app for daily tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-clickup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose ClickUp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp is convenient if you tend to take a lot of notes \u2014 not just because of the rich text editing and formatting, but because you can link your <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/action-items\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">action items<\/a> to notes or even convert notes to tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Detailed task management<br>&#8211; Goal tracking<br>&#8211; Note-taking segment<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Slight learning curve<br>&#8211; Not the most cost-effective option<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like most similar platforms, ClickUp has customizable fields and various project views (List, Calendar, Kanban, Gantt, and more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp\u2019s main advantages include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strong task management <\/strong>\u2014 subtasks, priorities, due dates, dependencies, etc. give you full control over your daily workload.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built-in time tracking<\/strong> \u2014 ClickUp\u2019s paying users can track time in the app and generate reports with Timesheets and Dashboards to analyze productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal tracking<\/strong> \u2014 you can assign goals to projects\/tasks to see how your daily work contributes to bigger objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robust automation <\/strong>\u2014 automations can handle routine work, but you should know there are different limits for automations (native and integration-powered) depending on your tier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, ClickUp is packed with features, so it can feel overwhelming for users who just want a simple daily planner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-in-ClickUp.webp\" alt=\"Tasks in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-18408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-in-ClickUp.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-in-ClickUp-585x300.webp 585w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-in-ClickUp-1110x569.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-in-ClickUp-768x394.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-in-ClickUp-1536x788.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tasks-in-ClickUp-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tasks in ClickUp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What I found extra handy in ClickUp was the Docs section \u2014 here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Structured but flexible formatting<\/strong> \u2014 headings, checklists, different text colors, and more let you organize both simple notes and complex information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time collaboration <\/strong>\u2014 multiple people can edit and comment simultaneously, making Docs useful for team notes or shared documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy linking to tasks <\/strong>\u2014 ClickUp allows you to link a document with tasks to keep context and work connected in one place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doc-to-task conversion<\/strong> \u2014 you can turn highlighted text in Docs directly into tasks, so it\u2019s easy to go from ideas to actionable work without copy-pasting or switching tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Note-taking-in-ClickUp.webp\" alt=\"Note-taking in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-18409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Note-taking-in-ClickUp.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Note-taking-in-ClickUp-514x300.webp 514w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Note-taking-in-ClickUp-1110x648.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Note-taking-in-ClickUp-768x448.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Note-taking-in-ClickUp-1536x896.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Note-taking-in-ClickUp-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Note-taking in ClickUp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/clickup-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp\u2019s pricing<\/a>, it\u2019s not the most expensive tool on this list, but costs can scale quickly for teams that need advanced features. The most useful AI features, in particular, require Brain AI or Everything AI, which cost an additional $9\/user\/month and $28\/user\/month, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out how ClickUp stacks up against similar PM tools in the comparisons below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/plaky-vs-clickup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky vs. ClickUp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/trello-vs-clickup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trello vs. ClickUp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/clickup-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/clickup-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp vs monday.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-clickup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in ClickUp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ClickUp now has Gantt chart baselines, new Google Drive automations, and various AI upgrades (handling reminders end-to-end, high-priority monitoring, sending AI Notetaker to meetings, and so on).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Unlimited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$7\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$12\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Tired of ClickUp's complexity?<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Plaky by CAKE.com strikes the balance between functionality and ease of use. Try it now!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/compare\/clickup-alternative\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-sunsama-best-for-beginners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsama.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunsama<\/a> \u2014 best for beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunsama is a mindful planning app that aims to help users plan activities better and stay focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-sunsama\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Sunsama?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a beginner who needs a bit of guidance when planning everyday tasks, Sunsama could be a good choice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Calm UI<br>-Built-in timer<br>&#8211; Mindful planning approach<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Might be too simple for some users<br>&#8211; No free plan<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunsama is built around intentional, realistic daily planning, offering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Calendar-first planning approach<\/strong> \u2014 the calendar format helps you plan with real time constraints instead of making endless to-do lists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weekly objectives <\/strong>\u2014 your daily planning is more precise with Sunsama\u2019s Weekly objectives, especially the option to dedicate a certain amount of time to a goal every day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Workload awareness <\/strong>\u2014 by pushing you to limit what you can take on each day, Sunsama helps you achieve a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/workload-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">balanced workload<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunsama is less equipped for heavy task management, though, so if you work with large, complex projects, you should look into apps like Plaky, Notion, or ClickUp instead.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"868\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sunsamas-workspace.webp\" alt=\"Sunsama\u2019s workspace\" class=\"wp-image-18410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sunsamas-workspace.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sunsamas-workspace-622x300.webp 622w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sunsamas-workspace-1110x535.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sunsamas-workspace-768x370.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sunsamas-workspace-1536x741.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sunsamas-workspace-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunsama\u2019s workspace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And here\u2019s why I believe Sunsama is well-suited for total beginners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distraction-free design <\/strong>\u2014 Sunsama\u2019s interface is streamlined so that you can direct your attention toward planning rather than figuring out complex features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus feature<\/strong> \u2014 with Focus or Pomodoro mode, you only see your current task and the built in timer (with planned vs. actual time for Focus and a 25-minute session for Pomodoro), reducing mental and visual overload.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accent on daily planning rituals<\/strong> \u2014 Sunsama guides you with questions such as \u201cWhat do you want to get done today?\u201d and \u201cWhat can wait?\u201d \u2014 ensuring your planning is mindful and realistic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, since Sunsama is intentionally simple, there are fewer options for tailoring views and workflows compared to most other tools on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, Sunsama\u2019s structured planning ritual works well if you use it consistently, but it can feel restrictive if you prefer flexible, on-the-fly planning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Using-the-Pomodoro-technique-in-Sunsama.webp\" alt=\"Using the Pomodoro technique in Sunsama\" class=\"wp-image-18411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Using-the-Pomodoro-technique-in-Sunsama.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Using-the-Pomodoro-technique-in-Sunsama-602x300.webp 602w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Using-the-Pomodoro-technique-in-Sunsama-1110x553.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Using-the-Pomodoro-technique-in-Sunsama-768x383.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Using-the-Pomodoro-technique-in-Sunsama-1536x765.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Using-the-Pomodoro-technique-in-Sunsama-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Using the <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/pomodoro-technique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pomodoro technique<\/a> in Sunsama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for Sunsama\u2019s pricing, there are 2 paid tiers. The Pro plan comes at $17\/user\/month, which isn\u2019t all that affordable, whereas the Enterprise price requires contacting sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importantly, there\u2019s no free plan, only a 14-day free trial, making it harder to test the app long-term before committing financially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunsama also appears on our list of the best productivity tools on the market today. Check out the full listicle below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/best-productivity-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 Best Productivity Apps Tested and Reviewed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-sunsama\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Sunsama?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent Sunsama updates are mostly refinements rather than new features, especially in terms of smoother time blocking, weekly planning, and syncing tasks from other tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$17\/month (billed annually)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"11-ticktick-best-for-habit-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#11 <a href=\"https:\/\/ticktick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TickTick<\/a> \u2014 best for habit tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TickTick is a versatile productivity app that combines task management and focus tools into a single platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-ticktick\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose TickTick?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TickTick is one of the top options for those looking to not just boost their productivity but also build some good habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Multi-platform availability<br>&#8211; Strong habit tracking<br>&#8211; Built-in Pomodoro timer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Best features locked behind the paywall<br>&#8211; Mobile app lags sometimes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can strike a balance between simplicity and functionality in TickTick thanks to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Well-rounded feature set <\/strong>\u2014 with tasks, calendars, habits, and scheduling tools combined into a single app, you don\u2019t need multiple productivity tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reminders<\/strong> \u2014 flexible reminders help ensure that important tasks never slip through the cracks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inbox<\/strong> \u2014 the Inbox section is convenient as a place where you can brainstorm tasks and then schedule them later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-platform availability <\/strong>\u2014 TickTick has native apps for several kinds of devices and operating systems, so it\u2019s easy to plan and manage tasks wherever you work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, some of the best features in TickTick require the Premium plan \u2014 e.g., Calendar view and advanced reminders.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-TickTick.webp\" alt=\"Task overview in TickTick\" class=\"wp-image-18412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-TickTick.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-TickTick-533x300.webp 533w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-TickTick-1110x625.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-TickTick-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-TickTick-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-overview-in-TickTick-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Task overview in TickTick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If I had to name TickTick\u2019s forte, I\u2019d say habit tracking, considering features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dedicated habit tracker <\/strong>\u2014 unlike many apps that treat habits as recurring tasks, TickTick has a special habit-tracking system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Habit progress stats<\/strong> \u2014 visual progress tracking helps you monitor consistency and stay motivated over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daily habit reminders <\/strong>\u2014 with automated reminders, you\u2019re less likely to abandon the habits you\u2019re trying to build.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Streak tracking <\/strong>\u2014 streaks boost accountability and motivation to maintain positive habits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another useful feature in TickTick is the built-in Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions. I tried it a few times, and I can say it helped me minimize distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1464\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habit-tracking-in-TickTick.webp\" alt=\"Habit tracking in TickTick\" class=\"wp-image-18413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habit-tracking-in-TickTick.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habit-tracking-in-TickTick-369x300.webp 369w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habit-tracking-in-TickTick-1110x903.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habit-tracking-in-TickTick-768x625.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habit-tracking-in-TickTick-1536x1249.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habit-tracking-in-TickTick-15x12.webp 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Habit tracking in TickTick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If, like me, you think TickTick\u2019s default design is borderline dull, make sure to check out the additional themes. Unfortunately, the more elaborate themes (City, Season, and Photograph Series) are reserved for Premium users, but the Color Series offer nice options, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also worth mentioning there are several user reports online about TickTick\u2019s mobile app lagging sometimes, especially the iOS version when using filters \u2014 which isn\u2019t a deal-breaker but can definitely interrupt your flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My conclusion is that, much like Sunsama or Apple Reminders, TickTick is way better suited for personal productivity rather than <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/delegating-tasks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task delegation<\/a> or advanced project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-ticktick\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in TickTick?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some novelties in TickTick include the Telegram integration, Constant Reminders (which continue until the task is completed, postponed, or otherwise handled), and expanded AI features (for example, AI Voice Add).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$35.99 (billed annually)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"12-evernote-best-for-diy-daily-planners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#12 <a href=\"https:\/\/evernote.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evernote<\/a> \u2014 best for DIY daily planners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evernote is primarily a note-taking app for organizing your written content. Since it also has task management features, Evernote can be used as a day-to-day planner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-evernote\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Evernote?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evernote shines for users who prefer creating their own productivity system rather than following predefined planning frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Intuitive<br>&#8211; Robust note-taking<br>&#8211; Good for brainstorming and research<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Can get messy easily<br>&#8211; Pricey<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is what I jotted as Evernote\u2019s best features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Simple task management <\/strong>\u2014 task cards in Evernote aren\u2019t overly detailed, but I could specify enough context (Description, Due date, Priority, Assigned to, and Reminder).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Great information storage <\/strong>\u2014 capturing research, documents, and reference materials alongside daily plans is practical, and you can even share notes with others (whether they\u2019re Evernote users or not).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Template selection <\/strong>\u2014 Evernote offers both pre-made templates and the ability to create your own, so you can set up whatever you need without starting from scratch each time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Evernote\u2019s design is minimalistic \u2014 and almost too dull for my taste, but at least I\u2019m sure even total beginners could quickly get the hang of it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Templates-in-Evernote.webp\" alt=\"Templates in Evernote\" class=\"wp-image-18414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Templates-in-Evernote.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Templates-in-Evernote-533x300.webp 533w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Templates-in-Evernote-1110x625.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Templates-in-Evernote-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Templates-in-Evernote-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Templates-in-Evernote-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Templates in Evernote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you may infer from its name, Evernote shines the most in the Notes segment \u2014 and here\u2019s how you can use that to create your own DIY planner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rich text editor<\/strong> \u2014 choose between different text styles, fonts, colors, and alignment options, and add tables, dividers, quotes, media elements, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tasks inside notes <\/strong>\u2014 insert to-dos directly into notes to combine them with personalized planning pages \u2014 and don\u2019t worry about burying your tasks in notes because the Tasks tab will automatically pull them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Web Clipper <\/strong>\u2014 use Evernote\u2019s free browser extension that lets you save webpages, articles, or selected content directly into your notes for later reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given everything, I must remark that building an effective planning system in Evernote may take some time plus maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Taking-notes-in-Evernote.webp\" alt=\"Taking notes in Evernote\" class=\"wp-image-18415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Taking-notes-in-Evernote.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Taking-notes-in-Evernote-533x300.webp 533w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Taking-notes-in-Evernote-1110x625.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Taking-notes-in-Evernote-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Taking-notes-in-Evernote-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Taking-notes-in-Evernote-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taking notes in Evernote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let me also point out that Evernote is generally considered expensive. I\u2019ve seen quite a few user comments online expressing frustration that the app\u2019s pricing has increased a lot over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evernote\u2019s free plan may be fine if you\u2019re a light user, but for unlimited storage, notes, spaces, and tags, you need at least the Advanced tier, i.e., a steep $20.83\/month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-evernote\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Evernote?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evernote\u2019s latest updates include AI Prompts (creating custom prompts from an empty note, selected text, and more), smoother audio recording experience, and rich text editing for task descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Starter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8.25\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Advanced<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$20.83\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"13-actions-best-for-minimalists\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#13 <a href=\"https:\/\/bonobolabs.com\/actions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Actions<\/a> \u2014 best for minimalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Actions by Bonobo Labs is a sleek, lightweight to-do list app that aims to make planning your daily life intuitive and effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-actions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Actions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By stripping productivity to the essentials, Actions offers a simple and distraction-free way to manage tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Elegant design<br>&#8211; Gesture-based interaction<br>&#8211; Part of the Bonobo Bundle<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; No free plan &amp; no Android app<br>&#8211; Strictly basic task management<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Actions is so straightforward that there are only several key terms to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Action Card <\/strong>\u2014 an individual task you create and can move, schedule, or complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule<\/strong> \u2014 a time-based view categorizing your tasks by date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>List<\/strong> \u2014 simple color-coded grouping used to organize tasks (e.g., by project, theme, area of life)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logbook<\/strong> \u2014 an archive that automatically stores all your past actions (great for reviewing your work or restoring tasks if needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Action Cards support only the most essential details \u2014 Title, Priority, Checklist, Notes, Schedule, Reminder, and Deadline. There are no customizable fields or goal tracking, so Actions definitely isn\u2019t for long-term or strategic planning.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1034\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-lists-in-Actions.webp\" alt=\"Task lists in Actions\" class=\"wp-image-18416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-lists-in-Actions.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-lists-in-Actions-522x300.webp 522w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-lists-in-Actions-1110x638.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-lists-in-Actions-768x441.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-lists-in-Actions-1536x882.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-lists-in-Actions-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Task lists in Actions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, if you\u2019re a true minimalist, you\u2019ll enjoy Actions and features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Polished UI <\/strong>\u2014 the interface avoids heavy menus and cluttered controls, keeping focus on tasks instead of endless settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>List colors <\/strong>\u2014 simple yet elegant color options (Mono, Vivid, Pastel, and Dark) allow visual organization without overwhelming you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natural language input<\/strong> \u2014 you can add tasks quickly by typing in plain language and letting Actions turn them into proper cards (e.g., you type <em>\u201cSend draft to editor tomorrow at 1 PM,\u201d<\/em> and this deadline is automatically set).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gesture-based experience on iOS <\/strong>\u2014 smooth swipe and tap gestures make task management extra fluid and effortless on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1427\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-colors-in-Actions.webp\" alt=\"List colors in Actions\" class=\"wp-image-18417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-colors-in-Actions.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-colors-in-Actions-378x300.webp 378w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-colors-in-Actions-1110x880.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-colors-in-Actions-768x609.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-colors-in-Actions-1536x1218.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/List-colors-in-Actions-15x12.webp 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">List colors in Actions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, Actions doesn\u2019t have a free plan, but the paid plans aren\u2019t that expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re willing to set aside a budget for a full productivity system, you could look into the Bonobo Bundle. Besides Actions, the Bonobo Bundle includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Timepage<\/strong> \u2014 a calendar app that combines your schedule, weather, maps, and events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flow<\/strong> \u2014 a note-taking app for writing, journaling, and brainstorming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overlap<\/strong> \u2014 a smart world clock and time zone coordination app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One last remark: the company retired their Android app, so you can only use Bonobo apps on Apple devices and the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-actions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Actions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There have been no major updates in Actions recently \u2014 only minor fixes and refinements regarding the app\u2019s design and usability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Apple Watch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Monthly membership<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Annual membership<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$13.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bonobo Bundle (Annual)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$24.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bonobo Bundle (Annual Family)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$39.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bonobo Bundle (Lifetime)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$149.99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"14-structured-best-for-small-tasks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#14 <a href=\"https:\/\/structured.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Structured<\/a> \u2014 best for small tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Structured is an app that combines to-do lists, calendars, and color-coding to help you map out exactly what you want to do throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-structured\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Structured?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your days are filled with various small responsibilities rather than large projects, Structured can keep them neat and actionable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; User-friendly<br>&#8211; Task colors and icons<br>&#8211; Affordable<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Repeat tasks are reserved for paid users<br>&#8211; Structured Pro lacks some features on Android and web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Structured makes it easier to plan realistically thanks to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visual planning <\/strong>\u2014 assign time slots to tasks in daily, weekly, and monthly views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approachable design<\/strong> \u2014 enjoy a clean and beginner-friendly UI, making daily planning feel less intimidating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inbox<\/strong> \u2014 dump all to-dos without a due date in Inbox so that you can sort them out later instead of forgetting them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy monitor <\/strong>\u2014 assign an energy level to tasks (Pro feature) so that you can plan your day around how mentally or physically demanding different activities are.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is on daily planning, so if you want your app to double as PM software with more layers and advanced features, Structured isn\u2019t the right choice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1002\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-planning-in-Structured.webp\" alt=\"Daily planning in Structured\" class=\"wp-image-18418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-planning-in-Structured.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-planning-in-Structured-539x300.webp 539w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-planning-in-Structured-1110x618.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-planning-in-Structured-768x428.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-planning-in-Structured-1536x855.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Daily-planning-in-Structured-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Daily planning in Structured<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While exploring Structured, I felt it excelled at giving quick errands a clear space next to major tasks. Here are the most useful features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Color-coding <\/strong>\u2014 assign colors to different categories to easily spot work tasks, personal commitments, routines, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Task icons <\/strong>\u2014 choose from a large selection of icons (Animals, Food &amp; Drinks, Activities, and more) to make entries even more recognizable at a glance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subtasks <\/strong>\u2014 break bigger tasks into smaller action steps to make them feel more manageable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Task overlap alerts <\/strong>\u2014 get a warning when your tasks conflict with one another to avoid overbooking your day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just know that Structured isn\u2019t the best schedule app for those who like to share their to-dos with others \u2014 there are no shared spaces, in-app comments, or task assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, I wish that recurring tasks weren\u2019t a Pro feature \u2014 because most other apps don\u2019t treat them like one.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-customization-in-Structured.webp\" alt=\"Task customization in Structured\" class=\"wp-image-18419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-customization-in-Structured.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-customization-in-Structured-514x300.webp 514w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-customization-in-Structured-1110x648.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-customization-in-Structured-768x448.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-customization-in-Structured-1536x897.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-customization-in-Structured-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Task customization in Structured<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To end on a positive note, I can say that Structured is among the most affordable apps, especially its Lifetime subscription. However, I find it odd that some Structured Pro features are only available on iOS and not Android and\/or Structured Web (e.g., custom notifications, duplicate days, Energy Monitor, and more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-structured\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Structured?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Structured hasn\u2019t had any major updates recently \u2014 only some tweaks focusing on smoother scheduling and better cross-device syncing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, iOS, Apple Watch, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Structured Pro (Monthly)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$6.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Structured Pro (Annual)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$29.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Structured Pro (Lifetime)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$99.99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"15-ntask-best-for-task-issue-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#15 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntaskmanager.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nTask<\/a> \u2014 best for task issue tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">nTask is a tool for planning and managing tasks, collaborating on projects, and overseeing risks and issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-ntask\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose nTask?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If identifying and resolving issues is a key part of your workflow, nTask offers useful features that many other planner apps simply don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Solid collaboration features<br>&#8211; Meeting management<br>&#8211; Issue management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Lots of restrictions in the free plan<br>&#8211; Laggy web version<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">nTask is a solid choice if you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comprehensive task management <\/strong>\u2014 tasks on the free plan include basic descriptors like due dates, priorities, assignees, and checklists, while those who need custom fields must get a paid plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple views<\/strong> \u2014 you can look at your to-dos in the way that suits you best \u2014 List, Grid, and Calendar views for free, plus Kanban and Gantt views on nTask\u2019s paid tiers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built-in meeting management <\/strong>\u2014 nTask lets you create and share team meetings, as well as add Agenda, Discussion Notes, Follow Up Actions, and Key Decisions \u2014 connecting meeting management with <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/plaky\/plan-daily-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">daily work organization<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic reporting <\/strong>\u2014 the reporting feature isn\u2019t advanced, but it can offer handy insights (productivity, tracked time, risks, etc.) on Premium and higher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the limitations mentioned above, nTask\u2019s free plan also restricts the number of users (5 maximum). But, compared to some competitors, nTask\u2019s paid tiers are actually quite affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1007\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nTasks-UI.webp\" alt=\"nTask\u2019s UI\" class=\"wp-image-18420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nTasks-UI.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nTasks-UI-536x300.webp 536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nTasks-UI-1110x621.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nTasks-UI-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nTasks-UI-1536x859.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nTasks-UI-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">nTask\u2019s UI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One area where nTask stands out is the ability to track issues alongside regular tasks. Here are the most helpful features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dedicated issues tab <\/strong>\u2014 issues have their own dedicated space within the platform, staying close yet separate from regular tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detailed issue cards <\/strong>\u2014 each issue can include the type (Improvement, Feature, or Bug), description, status, assignee, planned\/actual start and end, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Issue import\/export <\/strong>\u2014 you can easily move issue data into or out of nTask, which is useful for reporting, migrations, or collaboration with external stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Centralized communication <\/strong>\u2014 the Comments and Documents tabs keep all updates and files attached to the issue itself, reducing scattered conversations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tracking-task-issues-in-nTask.webp\" alt=\"Tracking task issues in nTask\" class=\"wp-image-18421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tracking-task-issues-in-nTask.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tracking-task-issues-in-nTask-625x300.webp 625w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tracking-task-issues-in-nTask-1110x533.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tracking-task-issues-in-nTask-768x369.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tracking-task-issues-in-nTask-1536x737.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tracking-task-issues-in-nTask-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tracking task issues in nTask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What I think could be improved is nTask\u2019s responsiveness in the web version. For instance, when connecting an issue for a task, the card didn\u2019t update until I refreshed the page, which was frustrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, I find nTask geared more toward PM than personal daily planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-ntask\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in nTask?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I haven\u2019t found information on recent updates in nTask, so it appears that the platform is focused on maintaining existing features rather than launching new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, iOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basic Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Premium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$3\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"16-ellie-planner-best-for-daily-timeboxing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#16 <a href=\"https:\/\/ellieplanner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ellie Planner<\/a> \u2014 best for daily timeboxing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ellie Planner is a digital planning tool offering a streamlined experience without too many complicated features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-ellie-planner\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Ellie Planner?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timeboxing is at the heart of Ellie Planner\u2019s design, ideal for users who want to actively plan their time instead of just tracking tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Easy on the eyes<br>&#8211; Brain Dump section<br>&#8211; Effective timeboxing in the calendar view<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; No native Android app<br>&#8211; Basic features locked behind the paywall<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ellie Planner is built around intentional daily planning, with features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clean and focused UI <\/strong>\u2014 I enjoyed the neat, distraction-free design with a built-in timer, all of which motivated me to use the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic task details <\/strong>\u2014 each task contains the fields Title, Task date, Estimated time, Actual time, Label, Repeats, Notes, and Subtasks \u2014 just enough context for most users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brain Dump section <\/strong>\u2014 there\u2019s a dedicated space to quickly capture ideas, reminders, and tasks before organizing them, which helps clear mental clutter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple analytics <\/strong>\u2014 Ellie provides simple insights into completed tasks and time management, but I almost missed this feature because it isn\u2019t accessible from the main screen (it\u2019s tucked away under the user icon in a dropdown menu).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also like how once you mark something as done, it fades and goes to the bottom of the list, but it\u2019s still visible \u2014 providing a sense of achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can probably tell, Ellie Planner isn\u2019t meant for complex projects or collaboration, just personal productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ellie-Planners-interface.webp\" alt=\"Ellie Planner's interface\" class=\"wp-image-18422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ellie-Planners-interface.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ellie-Planners-interface-623x300.webp 623w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ellie-Planners-interface-1110x535.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ellie-Planners-interface-768x370.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ellie-Planners-interface-1536x740.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ellie-Planners-interface-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ellie Planner&#8217;s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for why Ellie Planner is great for daily timeboxing, I can highlight these benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Color-coded entries <\/strong>\u2014 use different colors to visually separate work, personal, and priority tasks (making time blocks easier to understand at a glance).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drag-and-drop timeboxing <\/strong>\u2014 quickly move tasks into time slots (daily, weekly, and monthly views) to easily build and adjust your daily plan in real time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calendar integrations <\/strong>\u2014 if you use Google, Apple, and Outlook Calendars, sync it with Ellie to reduce double-booking or missed commitments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1013\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Calendar-view-in-Ellie-Planner.webp\" alt=\"Calendar view in Ellie Planner\" class=\"wp-image-18423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Calendar-view-in-Ellie-Planner.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Calendar-view-in-Ellie-Planner-533x300.webp 533w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Calendar-view-in-Ellie-Planner-1110x625.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Calendar-view-in-Ellie-Planner-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Calendar-view-in-Ellie-Planner-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Calendar-view-in-Ellie-Planner-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Calendar view in Ellie Planner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ellie Planner would\u2019ve probably ended up higher on my list if it weren\u2019t for the extreme limitations of the free plan. While Ellie reserves Repeats and Subtasks for Pro users, many other planning apps offer this for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another con is the lack of a native Android app, excluding a large portion of users from using the platform on their mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-ellie-planner\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Ellie Planner?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ellie Planner hasn\u2019t introduced major new features recently. The only noteworthy piece of news is that Ellie Planner has improved its iPad layout and calendar experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ellie Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$9.99\/month or $299.99 one-time purchase<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"17-habitica-best-for-game-lovers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#17 <a href=\"https:\/\/habitica.com\/static\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Habitica<\/a> \u2014 best for game lovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Habitica is a productivity app that turns your tasks, habits, and goals into a role-playing game (RPG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-habitica\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Habitica?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider Habitica if you like turning your to-dos into a gamified experience \u2014 this pushes some people to be more efficient and motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Makes planning more fun<br>&#8211; Motivational rewards<br>&#8211; Group quests<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; RPG isn\u2019t for everyone<br>&#8211; Cluttered UI<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more traditional task management features in Habitica include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Different task types <\/strong>\u2014 the app combines multiple productivity systems in one place \u2014 Habits (ongoing behaviors), Dailies (tasks to complete daily or on set days), and To Do\u2019s (one-time tasks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Due dates <\/strong>\u2014 you can set due dates for To Do\u2019s \u2014 and if you miss a deadline, the date turns red, signaling you should do something about it (e.g., reprioritize or reschedule).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Checklists <\/strong>\u2014 Dailies and To Do\u2019s can contain checklists so that you can make bigger tasks more manageable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty and repeats <\/strong>\u2014 Habitica lets you specify how difficult a task is and how often it repeats to reflect your real responsibilities, workload, and routines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personalization is also achieved through custom avatars \u2014 you can choose its hair color, accessories, background, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habiticas-interface.webp\" alt=\"Habitica\u2019s interface\" class=\"wp-image-18424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habiticas-interface.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habiticas-interface-507x300.webp 507w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habiticas-interface-1110x657.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habiticas-interface-768x455.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habiticas-interface-1536x910.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Habiticas-interface-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Habitica\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What sets Habitica apart from all the other apps on this list is the gamification aspect. Habitica is unique thanks to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In-game currencies<\/strong> \u2014 completing tasks earns currencies (like Gems and Gold) that can be used for customization, avatar equipment, and other in-app perks, creating a stronger sense of progression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rewards system <\/strong>\u2014 Habitica turns task completion into a rewarding experience with in-game rewards (e.g., avatar equipment, bonus experience points) or custom real-life rewards (e.g., treats, self-care, leisure).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quests and challenges <\/strong>\u2014 you can participate in quests, boss battles, and community challenges, adding goals and milestones beyond your everyday to-do list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Party and social features<\/strong> \u2014 Habitica lets groups of friends form parties, complete quests together, and help keep each other accountable as a way to add a cooperative multiplayer element to productivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importantly, missing tasks causes you to lose some progress and rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game elements can be fun, but those who prefer straightforward productivity tools would probably find Habitica\u2019s approach distracting rather than motivating.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1103\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Custom-reward-in-Habitica.webp\" alt=\"Custom reward in Habitica\" class=\"wp-image-18425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Custom-reward-in-Habitica.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Custom-reward-in-Habitica-490x300.webp 490w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Custom-reward-in-Habitica-1110x680.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Custom-reward-in-Habitica-768x471.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Custom-reward-in-Habitica-1536x941.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Custom-reward-in-Habitica-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Custom reward in Habitica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All in all, Habitica is an interesting app; it\u2019s just that the variety of tasks, habits, and rewards makes the interface cluttered, which can lead to information overload.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-habitica\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Habitica?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There have been no major feature expanses in Habitica lately \u2014 the app seems focused on small fixes and maintaining stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, iOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1-month subscription<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$4.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3-month subscription<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$14.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6-month subscription<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$29.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12-month subscription<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$47.99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"18-routine-best-for-personal-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#18 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routine.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Routine<\/a> \u2014 best for personal productivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Routine is a productivity app that combines tasks, calendars, and notes into a single workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-choose-routine\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose Routine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you like building a focused daily plan without managing multiple tools, Routine could work well for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Minimalist design<br>&#8211; Note-taking<br>&#8211; Versatile task formatting<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&#8211; Limited functionality with browser use<br>&#8211; Overpriced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Routine\u2019s UI is very simple, with only a handful of tabs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inbox<\/strong> \u2014 a quick capture space for unplanned tasks, untitled notes, and unanswered meeting invitations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agenda<\/strong> \u2014 a focused view of your upcoming day, showing what\u2019s scheduled and what needs your attention right now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calendar<\/strong> \u2014 connection with Google\/Apple\/Outlook Calendar showing events, meetings, and time-blocked sections laid out visually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tasks<\/strong> \u2014 a structured list of all your tasks with 3 sections \u2014 Unplanned, Recurrencies, and Upcoming \u2014 for full precision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notes<\/strong> \u2014 a dedicated space for writing and storing information that may not be strictly task-related<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Labels<\/strong> \u2014 a tagging system for categorizing tasks and notes, ensuring smooth filtering and grouping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I just wish the Calendar tab worked as a standalone feature instead of requiring an external connection to be usable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"966\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Upcoming-tasks-in-Routine.webp\" alt=\"Upcoming tasks in Routine\" class=\"wp-image-18426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Upcoming-tasks-in-Routine.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Upcoming-tasks-in-Routine-559x300.webp 559w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Upcoming-tasks-in-Routine-1110x596.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Upcoming-tasks-in-Routine-768x412.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Upcoming-tasks-in-Routine-1536x824.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Upcoming-tasks-in-Routine-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Upcoming tasks in Routine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Routine felt most practical when I used it for personal productivity rather than work tasks, primarily due to the lack of PM-focused features like timelines or customizable task statuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Routine mostly helped me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduce mental clutter <\/strong>\u2014 the design is as minimalist as it gets with just enough structure for tasks to stop feeling random or easy to forget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make task descriptions extra detailed <\/strong>\u2014 when you open an individual task or note, the editor feels more like a flexible workspace rather than a simple text field thanks to different building blocks (headings, quotes, media embeds, and more).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organize ideas without pressure<\/strong> \u2014 with Inbox + Notes, you can dump thoughts the moment they appear, then refine them later instead of trying to organize everything immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1218\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-formatting-in-Routine.webp\" alt=\"Task formatting in Routine\" class=\"wp-image-18427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-formatting-in-Routine.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-formatting-in-Routine-443x300.webp 443w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-formatting-in-Routine-1110x751.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-formatting-in-Routine-768x520.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-formatting-in-Routine-1536x1039.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Task-formatting-in-Routine-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Task formatting in Routine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was confused when I couldn\u2019t find the Timers feature after clearly seeing it on Routine\u2019s website. It appears that task-specific and Pomodoro timers aren\u2019t available in the web version \u2014 which isn\u2019t a deal-breaker, but I wish it was clearly stated somewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, Routine is definitely not in the cheap planner app territory \u2014 it\u2019s just overpriced considering the extent of its features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-routine\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Routine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest updates in Routine include Google-agnostic sign-in (email-based login), new integration options, and recurring tasks redesign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Professional<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$15\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"individual-to-do-lists-vs-unified-workspaces-why-visibility-wins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual to-do lists vs. unified workspaces: Why visibility wins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To-dos rarely exist in isolation. Most people \u2014 whether it\u2019s for professional purposes, personal use, or both \u2014 deal with tasks, notes, collaborative efforts, and more, all at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When information is fragmented, updates are likely to get lost or duplicated, especially when something changes and you have to manually reflect it in multiple places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In contrast, a unified workspace keeps everything connected. When tasks, files, and schedules live together, the result is less guessing and fewer <em>\u201cWait, what&#8217;s the latest decision\/version?\u201d<\/em> moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intimidated by full-on planner tools? Feel out your planning needs and preferences with our free to-do list templates (Google Docs\/Sheets):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/work-tools-and-templates\/to-do-list-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20 Free To-Do List Templates To Help You Stay Productive<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"bring-your-daily-work-into-focus-with-plaky-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring your daily work into focus with Plaky by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding the best planner app depends on your needs and preferences. Some of the solutions in this listicle are primarily for making simple to-do lists, whereas others can also function as <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-collaboration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration tools<\/a> for work activities and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our platform, Plaky by CAKE.com, is more powerful than basic to-do software, but without the complexity and steep learning curve of enterprise tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re organizing personal goals, planning projects, managing freelance work, or collaborating with a team, you\u2019ll be glad to know Plaky offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>User-friendly design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited tasks and users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise-grade security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 customer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generous free plan and affordable paid tiers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Turn scattered plans into a clear, organized workflow \u2014 in Plaky by CAKE.com!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-default\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-16\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl mb-4!\">Reliable to-do list app<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block text-xs!\">Enjoy unlimited tasks, monitor progress, and keep track of deadlines \u2014 get Plaky by CAKE.com!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white text-dark hover:text-primary text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2 text-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/to-do-list-software\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-right \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/product-blog\/public\/images\/plaky\/banners\/default.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the best daily planner apps based on real testing. 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