{"id":9223,"date":"2024-11-21T16:09:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T16:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=9223"},"modified":"2025-07-23T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:00:00","slug":"best-productivity-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/best-productivity-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Productivity Apps Tested and Reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you struggle to get things done? Are you easily distracted and need more focus?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing tasks more effectively is probably something we all strive to do. Whether in professional or personal life,<strong> being productive is critical for our sense of accomplishment<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, productivity is a complex concept that calls for us to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organized,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focused,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goal-oriented, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective communicators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only when all these criteria are met can we achieve true productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, with all this in mind, I have carefully curated a list of the top 15 productivity apps that I have tried out myself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find out what each one of them is best for!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-productivity-apps-cover-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Best productivity apps - cover\" class=\"wp-image-9278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-productivity-apps-cover-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-productivity-apps-cover-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-productivity-apps-cover-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-productivity-apps-cover-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Best-productivity-apps-cover.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\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><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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><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=\"top-15-productivity-apps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 15 productivity apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These 15 productivity apps have earned their place on my list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>App<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Best for&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Free Plan<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Lowest Price<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Available for<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Plaky<\/strong> <strong>by CAKE.com<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Organizing your workflow<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3.99\/ seat\/month&nbsp;(billed annually)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, iOS, and Android<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ayoa<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">A visual representation of tasks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20ac12\/month(billed annually)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Flown<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Focus<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20ac9.00\/month(billed annually)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, progressive web app<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Sunsama<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Achieving a work-life balance<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713 <\/strong>(14-day free trial)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$16\/month,(billed annually)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Workona<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Organizing your tabs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$7\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web (Chrome, Firefox, and Edge), iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>TickTick<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Juggling different tasks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Less than $3\/month(billed annually)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, Linux, Windows, Apple Watch, iOS, Android, and macOS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Habitica<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Gamifying your workload<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4.99\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, macOS, Linux, Windows, Android, and iOS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Milanote&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Organizing creative projects<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$9.99\/month(billed annually)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, iOS, macOS, Windows, Android<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Pumble<\/strong> <strong>by CAKE.com<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Effective communication<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2.49 per seat\/month (billed annually)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Todoist<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Making to-do lists<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$4\/month(billed annually)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Notion<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Personal organization<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10\/seat\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Asana<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Setting goals and reporting<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10.99\/user\/month(billed annually)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>monday.com<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Smooth progress tracking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u20ac9\/seat\/month(for 3 seats, billed annually)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, Android, and iOS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Clockify<\/strong> <strong>by CAKE.com<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Time tracking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$3.99 per seat\/month&nbsp;(billed annually)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Wrike<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Automating your workflow<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>\u2713<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$10\/seat\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Web, Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-plaky-by-cake-com-best-for-organizing-your-workflow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> \u2014 best for organizing your workflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky is a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/team-productivity-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team productivity software<\/a> perfect for battling everyday tasks and keeping them in line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This productivity app also streamlines your team communication, making it easier for everyone to combat <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/blog\/how-disorganization-affects-brain\/\">disorganization at work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Plakys-interface.png\" alt=\"The main project board interface shown in Plaky team productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Plakys-interface.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Plakys-interface-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Plakys-interface-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Plakys-interface-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Plakys-interface-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plaky&#8217;s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for:<\/strong> web, iOS, and 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\">Pro<\/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\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-plaky-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Plaky for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping track of your work becomes a breeze when using Plaky.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/board\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky&#8217;s boards<\/a> especially practical as they offer everything you need in one place. So, you can easily:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep an eye on your work,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor the progress of each task involved, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate and collaborate with your teammates in the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comment section<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a tiny detail I love about the comment section \u2014 you can <strong>react to comments with emojis<\/strong>. This particular feature helps you save time and refrain from message overload \u2014 a simple thumbs-up is enough to show the other parties you\u2019ve seen the message and agree with it. After all, a picture \u2014 sometimes even an emoji \u2014 <em>is <\/em>worth a thousand words.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another feature that struck a chord with me is the ability to break down your workflow into as many different tasks as needed, each with its own deadlines, assignees, priority level, etc., by using <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/items\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>items<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of recently, you can even break down items into <strong>subitems<\/strong>, which makes it almost impossible for you to forget about any task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Plaky to improve your productivity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1052\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Item-cards-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"An item card example shown in Plaky team productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Item-cards-in-Plaky.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Item-cards-in-Plaky-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Item-cards-in-Plaky-1024x898.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Item-cards-in-Plaky-768x673.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Item-cards-in-Plaky-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Item cards in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Plaky offers <strong>3 different board views<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Table view \u2014 my personal favorite, as it allows me to quickly get an overview of all my tasks,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/kanban-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanban view<\/a> \u2014 especially useful for visualizing how your tasks are progressing (To Do, In Progress, Stuck, and Done), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/gantt-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gantt chart view<\/a> \u2014 which offers you a clear overview of your project\u2019s progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-plaky-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Plaky for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, the only downside to Plaky is the lack of integrations. At the moment, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/help\/integrations\/track-time-in-plaky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky integrates with Clockify<\/a>, which enables an easier time-tracking experience, and there&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pumble-integration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble integration<\/a> as well, for easier team communication.&nbsp;<\/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>Apart from subitems, Plaky recently added the option of conditional coloring, which helps you sort your data by color-coding them. This improves the visual analysis of crucial information, thereby increasing efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Plaky today<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-ayoa-best-for-a-visual-presentation-of-tasks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ayoa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayoa<\/a> \u2014 best for a visual presentation of tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayoa is mind mapping software that\u2019s particularly useful for visual types of people, as it offers a more economical and practical alternative to making mind maps on paper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool comes in handy when organizing your projects, enhancing your productivity along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa.png\" alt=\"Ayoa mind-mapping software's interface\" class=\"wp-image-9227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa-1024x533.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ayoa&#8217;s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><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\">\u20ac0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ultimate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u20ac12\/user\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-ayoa-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Ayoa for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a student, I stumbled upon Tony Buzan and <em>The Mind Map Book <\/em>and was smitten with the concept. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, a mind map is a type of diagram. You write down a central theme and add related ideas to better organize them visually and make them easier to remember. Namely, I have mind maps to thank for passing my Grammar exam in the first year of my English studies \u2014 those adjuncts had nothing on my mind map jotting skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why, a while later, I decided to give Ayoa a try when tackling my work tasks. And \u2014 I must admit \u2014 this tool hasn\u2019t disappointed me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayoa allows you to create your own mind maps from scratch or by using pre-existing templates. The interface itself is pretty straightforward and intuitive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Various tools for crafting mind maps are at your disposal, which makes task organizing fun. So, for those of you who prefer colorful and organic-looking representations of tasks or projects, this is a nice way to organize your workload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also like the fact that Ayoa is <strong>inclusive for neurodivergent individuals<\/strong>. Namely, this app offers <strong>dyslexia mode<\/strong>, in which maps change color to facilitate reading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa-dyslexia-mode.png\" alt=\"Dyslexia mode shown in Ayoa mind-mapping software\" class=\"wp-image-9228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa-dyslexia-mode.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa-dyslexia-mode-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa-dyslexia-mode-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa-dyslexia-mode-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ayoa-dyslexia-mode-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ayoa dyslexia mode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Overall, I was pleased with the workflow Ayoa offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-ayoa-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Ayoa for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main downside of using Ayoa for me was the fact that the free plan offers pretty limited options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, you can make your own mind maps, but you cannot generate them from already existing texts or videos. AI-powered importers are available only after you upgrade to a paid plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-ayoa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Ayoa?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayoa recently enabled its premium users to import their documents, YouTube videos, audio, images, sticky notes, and PDFs and let the AI importers do their magic by transforming this data into mind maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-flown-best-for-focus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 <a href=\"https:\/\/flown.com\/?t=main&amp;expSkip=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flown<\/a> \u2014 best for focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flown is a productivity tool that enables you to virtually co-work with other people in small- to medium-sized groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app provides you with sessions with a so-called Flown facilitator, where you can meditate and practice focus with other participants.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown.png\" alt=\"The main user interface shown in Flown productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown-1024x533.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flown&#8217;s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for: <\/strong>web, as a Progressive Web App<\/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\">\u20ac0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Monthly membership<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u20ac24\/month (billed monthly)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yearly membership<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u20ac18\/month (billed annually)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lifetime membership<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u20ac860 (billed once)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-flown-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Flown for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flown is particularly useful for procrastinators and people with ADHD. As I tend to belong to the former group, I have participated in a Flown flock-in take-off via Zoom, with other fellow procrastinators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A facilitator has led us through guided meditation, asking us to focus on procrastination. Although not something I could practice regularly, this method of focusing was a useful addition to my regular attempts to stay productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another practical thing in this whole concept is introducing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/body-doubling-adhd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cbody doubles\u201d<\/a> \u2014 people working alongside you, virtually or in person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Namely, science says we imitate the behaviors we see. So, when we see other people working, we tend to work as well. That is why, in Flown, there is a \u201cdrop-in\u201d, an all-day silent co-working space you can join anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from participating in co-working sessions as a way of combating procrastination, you\u2019re held accountable for your work by others because you <strong>set your intentions<\/strong> at the beginning of your workday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To me, particularly appealing are little reactions in the form of emojis, which you use to encourage others to fulfill their set intentions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flown\u2019s interface is also rather clean and user-friendly. What\u2019s more, there\u2019s a calendar where you can get a list of the upcoming sessions and choose your preferred ones.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown-calendar.png\" alt=\"Calendar view shown in Flown productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown-calendar.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown-calendar-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown-calendar-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown-calendar-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Flown-calendar-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Calendar in Flown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-flown-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Flown for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This app may not be for everyone, as it can get a bit overwhelming. While I was using it, sometimes it felt like I had yet another task (that I was failing at).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, maybe it <em>is<\/em> tailored to the needs of people with ADHD, as Flown\u2019s users with this condition proudly testify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-flown\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Flown?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn&#8217;t any news about the recent development of this app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-sunsama-best-for-achieving-a-work-life-balance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsama.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunsama<\/a> \u2014 best for achieving a work-life balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunsama is a productivity app that promotes a healthy work-life balance by helping you prioritize your tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool offers a clean interface with few distractions, allowing you to focus on what matters \u2014 your daily work assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama.png\" alt=\"The main user interface shown in Sunsama productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama-1024x547.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunsama&#8217;s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><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\">n\/a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Yearly subscription&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$16\/month (billed yearly)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Monthly subscription&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$20\/month (billed monthly)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-sunsama-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Sunsama for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunsama is an app that won\u2019t distract you from your work. It offers a no-fuss, easy-to-use interface. For those who need some help getting started, there\u2019s a quick walk-through.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool enables you to focus on your tasks, one at a time, by using the Pomodoro timer. That\u2019s exactly what appealed to me most, as I sometimes have trouble focusing, with all the distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also liked Sunsama\u2019s Daily shutdown feature. With this feature, you can report on how you spend your time, taking into account both personal activities and work tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama-\u2014-Daily-shutdown.png\" alt=\"The daily shutdown feature shown in Sunsama productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama-\u2014-Daily-shutdown.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama-\u2014-Daily-shutdown-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama-\u2014-Daily-shutdown-1024x503.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama-\u2014-Daily-shutdown-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sunsama-\u2014-Daily-shutdown-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Daily shutdown in Sunsama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to integrations, Sunsama integrates with the most popular email clients and calendars \u2014 Google and Outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-sunsama-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Sunsama for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a productivity tool for a larger team, Sunsama is not the best option for you. Namely, every team member you add costs the same price monthly, which is pretty steep to begin with ($16\/month).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, you need to plan and prioritize your tasks for yourself, as Sunsama doesn&#8217;t offer automation for these features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This might not be a problem for those of you who don\u2019t struggle with organization, but it can be a hurdle for the less organized ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\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>The Sunsama team has recently added integrations with Toggl, iCloud, and Apple Calendar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-workona-best-for-organizing-your-tabs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 <a href=\"https:\/\/workona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workona<\/a> \u2014 best for organizing your tabs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Workona is an excellent choice for keeping your tabs in order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app helps you categorize your tabs, which makes it easier for you to browse them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona.png\" alt=\"The main user interface in Workona tab manager\" class=\"wp-image-9235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Workona&#8217;s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for: <\/strong>web (Chrome, Firefox, and Edge), 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\">Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$7\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Team<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$8\/user\/month (minimum 3 users)<\/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<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-workona-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Workona for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re anything like me, you have about 44 tabs open right now (yes, I counted them). And, if you\u2019re nothing like me, you can easily sift through them. Naturally, I was thrilled when I found out there was an app that could solve my tab addiction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Namely, Workona enables you to organize your tabs into spaces, each dedicated to a project of your choice. This, in turn, helps you focus on one project at a time by opening a space dedicated to that particular project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have trouble finding some of the tabs, Workona has got you covered. There\u2019s an option to search across all your tabs, which I heavily used since I (not so) cleverly named all my spaces similarly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona-Search.png\" alt=\"The search feature shown in Workona tab manager\" class=\"wp-image-9236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona-Search.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona-Search-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona-Search-1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona-Search-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Workona-Search-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Search across spaces in Workona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-workona-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Workona for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a minute, I felt more organized than ever while using Workona, ready to tackle any task that needed my attention. However, soon enough, skipping from space to space became overbearing. I felt like I was wasting my time searching for tabs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another downside to Workona is that in the free plan, you have only 5 workspaces, and premium plans are a bit expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-workona\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Workona?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier this year, Workona introduced client project automation, which allows you to prepare everything for a client project (across different apps) and save it in one space.&nbsp;<\/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>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If organizing your tabs is not enough for you, check out our 33 best tips on how to stay organized at work:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/how-to-stay-organized-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Stay Organized at Work: 33 Best Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-ticktick-best-for-juggling-different-tasks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 <a href=\"https:\/\/ticktick.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TickTick<\/a> \u2014 best for juggling different tasks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TickTick is an easy-to-use task management tool, best suited for freelancers or small businesses with simple task managing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it offers its users a myriad of functionalities, this app is not as powerful as all-in-1 project management software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick.png\" alt=\"The main user interface shown in TickTick task management software\" class=\"wp-image-9237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TickTick\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for: <\/strong>web, Linux, Windows, Apple Watch, iOS, Android, and macOS<\/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\">Premium (annual plan)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$35.99 (billed annually)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-ticktick-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using TickTick for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TickTick is simple to use and pretty intuitive. Aside from keeping track of your tasks \u2014 whether professional or personal \u2014 this app <strong>helps you build good habits<\/strong>. I found the habit tracker feature useful, as I promised myself I\u2019d try to live a healthier life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick-Habit-tracker.png\" alt=\"TickTick's habit tracking feature\" class=\"wp-image-9238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick-Habit-tracker.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick-Habit-tracker-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick-Habit-tracker-1024x549.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick-Habit-tracker-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TickTick-Habit-tracker-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Habit tracking in TickTick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another practical feature is reminders \u2014 you don\u2019t have to worry about <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/missed-deadlines-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">missing deadlines<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also like the refreshing option \u201cWon\u2019t Do\u201d, as it allows you to change your mind after making a to-do list, without judgment. This option is useful for anyone battling perfectionism because it dials down the pressure of having to do everything at any given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s even an Eisenhower matrix for those who like to prioritize their tasks by urgency and importance.<\/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>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need help with prioritizing your projects, check out our blog post on that topic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-prioritization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master Project Prioritization in 5 Easy Steps (+ Templates)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-ticktick-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using TickTick for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest downsides, in my opinion, is that the free version of TickTick is rather limited in its functionalities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, the Calendar view is available to premium users only. The same goes for Pomodoro white noise options, activity log, and filter customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, my impression is that this tool may be better suited for more disciplined users, unlike myself, as the very maintenance of task lists sometimes felt like a task in itself.<\/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>TickTick recently added the feature Additional Time Zone, which enables you to view more than one time zone in your calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-habitica-best-for-gamifying-your-workload\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 <a href=\"https:\/\/habitica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Habitica<\/a> \u2014 best for gamifying your workload&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Habitica is a productivity app that uses gamification to motivate you to do your tasks and create habits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you move through your task list, you are awarded experience points for getting things done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica.png\" alt=\"The main user interface shown in Habitica productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Habitica\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for: <\/strong>web, macOS, Linux, Windows, Android, and iOS<\/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\">1-year subscription<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$47.99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-habitica-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Habitica for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As I previously mentioned, Habitica rewards you any time you check the task as done, which offers you immediate satisfaction as dopamine gets released in your brain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how you become more and more eager to fulfill your tasks and earn rewards. You basically trick your brain into becoming more productive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, when you accomplish all your tasks for the day, you get promoted to the next level!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica-Next-level.png\" alt=\"Reaching new levels in Habitica productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica-Next-level.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica-Next-level-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica-Next-level-1024x549.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica-Next-level-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Habitica-Next-level-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accomplishing all your tasks leads you to the next level in Habitica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another cool aspect of Habitica is that when you need a break from your work, there\u2019s a whole community of Habiticans waiting for you to join their quests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may be a nice way to socialize with people, especially if you work from home. You can communicate with like-minded people through chat and build new relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-habitica-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Habitica for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as I enjoy playing games, at moments, Habitica was a bit overwhelming for me. I realized I prefer something simple that gets the job done. To be more precise, something that makes <em>me<\/em> get my work done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app is also not suitable for people who already spend too much time playing video games and want to reduce screen time.&nbsp;&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>As far as features are concerned, Habitica has not changed much for years. The app has, however, improved avatar customization, to its users\u2019 delight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-milanote-best-for-organizing-creative-projects\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8 <a href=\"https:\/\/milanote.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milanote<\/a> \u2014 best for organizing creative projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Milanote is a user-friendly productivity app that enables you to organize your tasks and projects into visual boards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is especially catered to the needs of designers and other creative professionals because of its visual appeal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote.png\" alt=\"The main user interface shown in Milanote productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Milanote\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for: <\/strong>web, iOS, macOS, Windows, 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\">Individual (pay per person)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$9.99\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Team<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$49\/month (up to 10 people) or $99\/month (up to 50 people)*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-milanote-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Milanote for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I really enjoyed using Milanote for my weekly task planning because the visual identity of the app is extremely satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bunch of templates are at your disposal, and you can customize them to your liking. This app enables you to upload your images and files and arrange them on the board as you please.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote-Weekly-planner.png\" alt=\"Weekly planner shown in Milanote productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote-Weekly-planner.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote-Weekly-planner-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote-Weekly-planner-1024x553.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote-Weekly-planner-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Milanote-Weekly-planner-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Weekly planner in Milanote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Milanote is practical for collaboration and brainstorming as well. You can leave comments and notes in the comment box on the board itself and position them wherever you like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a mood board is also a breeze \u2014 you can use templates or make your own board from scratch. This feature is useful if you\u2019re a visual type who likes to create and benefits from vision boards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-milanote-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Milanote for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the steep price, another downside of Milanote is the lack of a calendar view. It would be nice to have a bird\u2019s-eye view of monthly tasks and projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-milanote\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Milanote?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with minor tweaks, Milanote\u2019s team has improved the drag-and-drop animations.&nbsp;<\/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>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a designer looking for the perfect tool for managing your creative projects, we have just the article for you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 Best Creative Project Management Software for Designers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-pumble-by-cake-com-best-for-effective-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9 <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best for effective communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble is a team communication tool that helps you collaborate effectively with your colleagues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers unlimited message history, users, and channels so that your team can communicate smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble.png\" alt=\"The main user interface in Pumble team communication software\" class=\"wp-image-9244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for: <\/strong>web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS<\/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\">Pro<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$2.49\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/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\">Enterprise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$6.99\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-pumble-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Pumble for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble is great for everyday, non-distracting communication with your teammates. I have been using Pumble for 3 years now, and I\u2019m more than satisfied with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I\u2019m engaged in deep work and don\u2019t want to be bothered, I simply pause notifications for a couple of hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, my team and I have our regular weekly meetings via video calls on Pumble. This allows us to stay up-to-date with what everybody is currently doing, although we\u2019re working remotely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble-Audio-messages.png\" alt=\"Sending audio messages in Pumble team communication software\" class=\"wp-image-9245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble-Audio-messages.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble-Audio-messages-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble-Audio-messages-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble-Audio-messages-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pumble-Audio-messages-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Audio messages in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite features on Pumble is audio messaging. Sometimes it\u2019s easier to send a voice message than to type what\u2019s on your mind. However, keep in mind that this is a bit less formal way of communicating. If your company is nurturing this communication style, feel free to try out this option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble also offers integrations with Gmail, Zapier, GitHub, Calendly, GitLab, Google Calendar, RSS, and Zoom, with more to come in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-pumble-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Pumble for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Pumble is a great communication tool, there is a minor flaw \u2014 it\u2019s missing read receipts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be nice to know whether the recipient has seen the message, as this may prompt them to respond more quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-pumble\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Pumble?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024 Q3, Pumble introduced its integration with Calendly, GIFs, and new themes.<\/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>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective communication is critical for project management. To find out more on this topic, read the following article:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/communication-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Is Communication Important in Project Management?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-todoist-best-for-making-to-do-lists\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todoist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Todoist<\/a> \u2014 best for making to-do lists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Todoist is a productivity app particularly suited for keeping track of your tasks \u2014 whether professional or personal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a clean, no-fuss interface, this tool is a good choice for those who don\u2019t want to be bothered with an overcomplicated design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ToDoIst.png\" alt=\"The main user interface in Todoist productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ToDoIst.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ToDoIst-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ToDoIst-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ToDoIst-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ToDoIst-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Todoist\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for: <\/strong>web, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and 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>Pricing<\/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\">$4\/month*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$6\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-todoist-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Todoist for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I liked Todoist\u2019s clean interface because it highlighted what\u2019s important \u2014 your tasks. You can also choose between 4 themes in the free plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Todoist is user-friendly and intuitive, so you quickly get the hang of how everything works. Plus, there are labels and filters you can use to better organize your tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app also enables you to prioritize tasks (as Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4) and set reminders, making sure you don\u2019t forget what\u2019s important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even divide your tasks into subtasks and get as detailed as you like in the description. And I\u2019ll admit \u2014 crossing out completed tasks was pretty satisfying!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Todoist-Subtask.png\" alt=\"Using subtasks in Todoist productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Todoist-Subtask.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Todoist-Subtask-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Todoist-Subtask-1024x649.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Todoist-Subtask-768x487.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Todoist-Subtask-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Subtasks in Todoist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-todoist-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Todoist for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Todoist lacks customization options, so some users, including myself, might find the interface a bit bland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The free version is limited to 5 personal projects, which might quickly become deficient.&nbsp;Also, the Calendar view and custom reminders are available to premium users only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/todoist-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out some great Todoist alternatives<\/a><\/p>\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>As of recently, you can sync your scheduled Todoist tasks to your Google calendar.<\/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>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for free to-do list templates, look no further. We\u2019ve got your back:&nbsp;<\/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 (Customizable and Printable)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"11-notion-best-for-personal-organization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#11 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.com\/product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion<\/a> \u2014 best for personal organization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion is a highly customizable note-taking app perfectly suited for personal and business use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loaded with templates, this tool is a great solution for personal organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion.png\" alt=\"The main user interface shown in Notion note-taking &amp; productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notion\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><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\">Plus<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$10\/seat\/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\/seat\/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>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-notion-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Notion for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion enables you to make shopping lists, organize your notes, and group them however you like. It\u2019s highly customizable, and that\u2019s one of the things I liked about it most.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also found the pre-built templates extremely useful. There\u2019s something for everyone \u2014 from expense tracker and budget planning to mood tracking templates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion-Mood-tracker.png\" alt=\"Using the mood tracker template in Notion note-taking &amp; productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion-Mood-tracker.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion-Mood-tracker-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion-Mood-tracker-1024x655.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion-Mood-tracker-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Notion-Mood-tracker-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mood tracker template in Notion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Notion has also introduced an AI tool to ease the users\u2019 workload, by automating the workflow and providing the users with various insights. For instance, if you\u2019re using a budget tracker, you can ask AI to create a table with monthly expenses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This app also offers integration with tools such as Google Drive and Trello, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-notion-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Notion for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Notion\u2019s main cons is that it doesn\u2019t offer unlimited users, teams, or files. This might pose a problem for larger teams and companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the mobile app is less intuitive than the desktop one, and users have reported that it often crashes.<\/p>\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>Notion recently nixed its AI add-on, so users can either trial Notion AI (free and Plus plans) or get the Business or Enterprise plan to take advantage of Notion AI&#8217;s full potential. Also, the platform recently introduced a new database view (Feed view), which users can use to scroll through the databases in a stacked-card format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"12-asana-best-for-setting-goals-and-reporting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#12 <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana<\/a> \u2014 best for setting goals and reporting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana is a productivity app that lets you list out tasks and collaborate with your teammates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool specializes in workflow management, for both small and large companies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana.png\" alt=\"The main user interface shown in Asana productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asana\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><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\">Personal<\/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\">$10.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Advanced<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$24.99\/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\">POA<\/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>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-asana-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Asana for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana enables you to add tasks, assign them to people, and set deadlines. Another perk is that you can easily track your projects\u2019 progress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Namely, in the free plan, you have the following views at your disposal:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendar.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This app also allows you to create portfolios and overview your goals\u2019 progress. Asana has introduced AI-powered insights so that everyone in the company can align with the company-wide goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also liked the reporting dashboards, although they are available only in paid plans. The dashboard option provides you with a clear overview of tasks that are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completed,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overdue.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana-Reporting-dashboard.png\" alt=\"The reporting dashboard shown in Asana productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana-Reporting-dashboard.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana-Reporting-dashboard-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana-Reporting-dashboard-1024x571.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana-Reporting-dashboard-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asana-Reporting-dashboard-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reporting dashboard in Asana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-asana-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Asana for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest downside of using Asana is the price \u2014 $10.99 per user per month when billed annually. This might not be a problem for small businesses, but could be a big turn-off for large companies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, some of the more popular features \u2014 like automated workflows, AI options, and project reporting \u2014 are only available in paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-asana\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Asana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summer of 2024, Asana added AI features to help its users work more efficiently.&nbsp;<\/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>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out how Asana compares to other project management apps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/asana-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana vs. monday.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/notion-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notion vs. Asana<\/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\/clickup-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"13-monday-com-best-for-smooth-progress-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#13 <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monday.com<\/a> \u2014 best for smooth progress tracking&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>monday.com is a productivity app that enables you to stay on top of your tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highly customizable, this tool allows you to create workflows tailored to your needs and seamlessly track progress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday.png\" alt=\"The main user interface shown in monday.com productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday-1024x525.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday-768x394.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">monday.com\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for: <\/strong>web, Android, and iOS<\/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\">up to 2 seats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Basic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u20ac9\/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\">\u20ac12\/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\">\u20ac19\/seat\/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>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-monday-com-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using monday.com for productivity&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>monday.com has a user-friendly interface that allows you to customize it as you wish. For instance, I liked the option of customized automation, as I often forget to move the Done item to a Completed column.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also collaborate and communicate with your teammates in Asana, which also saves you precious time in avoiding misunderstandings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the feature I liked most is monday.com\u2019s progress tracking. This app offers different ways to track your project progress, including adding a progress-tracking column.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday-Progress-tracking-column.png\" alt=\"Using the progress-tracking column in monday.com productivity software\" class=\"wp-image-9256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday-Progress-tracking-column.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday-Progress-tracking-column-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday-Progress-tracking-column-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday-Progress-tracking-column-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/monday-Progress-tracking-column-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Progress tracking column in monday.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The progress bar shows which percentage of the task is done, in a battery-like view, which is great for visual types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-monday-com-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using monday.com for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, monday.com\u2019s free plan doesn\u2019t allow you to make Progress-Tracking columns. Other columns \u2014 such as the Time Tracking, Formula, and Files columns \u2014 are also available only in paid plans. And the same goes for automations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other limitations of the free plan include a limited number of boards, members, and items.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-monday-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in monday.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, monday.com has enabled easier access to your favorite items and introduced a collaborative digital whiteboard called WorkCanvas.<\/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>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see how monday.com compares to other project management apps, check out the following articles:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\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\/clickup-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickUp vs. monday.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"14-clockify-by-cake-com-best-for-time-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#14 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best for time tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify is a time-tracking app that helps you achieve greater productivity by tracking time spent on your tasks and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool is also useful for keeping track of your billable hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify.png\" alt=\"The main user interface in Clockify time-tracking software\" class=\"wp-image-9257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><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\">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\/seat\/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\/seat\/month*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*billed annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-clockify-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Clockify for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clockify enables you to efficiently manage your daily tasks by tracking how much time you spend on each one of them. I particularly like Clockify\u2019s dashboard feature, as it shows me visually how my time is used up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify-Dashboard.png\" alt=\"The dashboard feature shown in Clockify time-tracking software\" class=\"wp-image-9258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify-Dashboard.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify-Dashboard-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify-Dashboard-1024x549.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify-Dashboard-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Clockify-Dashboard-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dashboards in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While you can track time manually or by starting a timer, I prefer doing it manually. You can also categorize your tasks into projects, which makes it easier for you to have a clear overview of your productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another useful feature is that you can track billable hours, which is particularly handy for freelancers and contractors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication is also rather streamlined in Clockify, as this tool integrates with Pumble, another CAKE.com product. This also helps you be more productive and not spend your precious time on less efficient forms of communication, such as emailing back and forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-clockify-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Clockify for productivity&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I find Clockify extremely practical for boosting productivity, there are some downsides to it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Namely, the free plan is limited to basic time-tracking features, and it doesn\u2019t offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time-off features,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting reminders, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding time for others.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>As of October 2024, Clockify has enabled its users to see billable amounts and costs within a Schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, its users can create assignments within Team Schedules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"15-wrike-best-for-automating-your-workflow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#15 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrike.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrike<\/a> \u2014 best for automating your workflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike is a project management app that enables you to be more productive by automating your workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers templates and blueprints, which save you a few steps in your <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-task-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task management<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike.png\" alt=\"The main user interface shown in Wrike project management software\" class=\"wp-image-9259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wrike\u2019s interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Available for: <\/strong>web, Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS<\/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\">Team<\/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\">Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$24.80\/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><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pinnacle<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">POA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pros-of-using-wrike-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of using Wrike for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An important part of being productive is reducing unnecessary communication and repetitive tasks. This is exactly what Wrike helps you do by enabling you to customize the automation of such tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The formula for automation in Wrike is <strong>\u201cwhen this happens, do that\u201d<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To test out this feature, I created my own automation rule \u2014 \u201cWhen the status changes, then send a Gmail email\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike-Automation.png\" alt=\"Creating automations in Wrike project management software\" class=\"wp-image-9260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike-Automation.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike-Automation-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike-Automation-1024x651.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike-Automation-768x488.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Wrike-Automation-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Automations in Wrike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This rule helped me relax and not worry about my co-workers missing something, as I knew they\u2019d get a notification by email.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from that, I liked the option of customizing my dashboard with widgets (task lists, project lists, project counts, etc.) and tailoring the app to my particular needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cons-of-using-wrike-for-productivity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of using Wrike for productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the drawbacks of using Wrike for automating your workflow is that the number of rules for automation you can create is limited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That may pose a problem to those who are overwhelmed with task management and are in desperate need of automating as much as they can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also found navigating through the app somewhat difficult.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-wrike\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Wrike?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2024, Wrike updated its Datahub and improved its Dashboard and Timesheet Approvals.&nbsp;<\/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>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See how Wrike compares to other productivity apps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wrike-vs-asana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrike vs. Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wrike-vs-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wrike vs. monday.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-choose-a-productivity-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose a productivity app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I asked myself this very question when I first started researching this topic. So, here are a few tips that will help you choose the best productivity app for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Think about <strong>your needs<\/strong> \u2014 Do you work in a large company? Is your company growing? Is the app scalable?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check whether the app is <strong>user-friendly<\/strong>, with a quick learning curve \u2014 The last thing you need is people getting frustrated with an overcomplicated tool they have to learn to use.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider <strong>the<\/strong> <strong>integrations<\/strong> you need and choose accordingly \u2014 It\u2019s best if you can integrate your productivity app with other tools you need to collaborate with your teammates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re already using a productivity app, <strong>compare it<\/strong> with the one you\u2019re considering using \u2014 Determine why you\u2019re not satisfied with the current productivity app and find the missing features in another one.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look into the <strong>apps\u2019 free versions<\/strong> to see whether they cover all your needs \u2014 If you\u2019re looking for an app for personal use, make sure you check the free versions of prospecting apps.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about <strong>security and privacy <\/strong>\u2014 You want your data secure.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out <strong>the design<\/strong> \u2014 If you have to look at this app every day, it helps if it pleases your eyes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After considering these 7 tips, you should be able to choose a productivity app tailored to your needs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"boost-your-productivity-with-the-right-tool\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boost your productivity with the right tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While testing different productivity apps to help you choose the best on the market, I highlighted their advantages and disadvantages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the apps I chose to test and review have one thing in common \u2014 their purpose is to make you more productive in your daily life by helping you either organize and track your tasks or become more focused.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team productivity software, Plaky, excels at that, as it helps you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce any distractions,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay organized, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save your precious time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Let <\/em>us<em> worry about your productivity. 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