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ActiveInbox vs Chaos Control

Both stand on task management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ActiveInbox

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone

ActiveInbox adds task organization features to Gmail, with a free plan for a limited number of email deadlines and a paid Professional option. It is designed for an individual rather than collaborative use, and browser availability excludes Firefox and Safari.

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Chaos Control

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Chaos Control combines cross-platform task planning, project breakdowns, reminders, time tracking, files, and AI features. The 6.99 USD monthly Premium tier omits several tools, while PRO tiers add storage and usage allowances.

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The facts

	ActiveInbox	Chaos Control
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, Extension, iPhone	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	See the plans
Plans published	3	20
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	activeinboxhq.com	chaos-control.app
On task management software	#8 of 59	#4 of 59

ActiveInbox: what it does well

Turns Gmail messages into trackable tasks
Includes due dates, folders, and subtasks
Gmail labels remain after extension removal
Email can be added to Google Calendar

What to know first

Free plan limits deadlines to 10 emails at once
Does not support collaborative data sharing
Firefox and Safari editions are unavailable

Chaos Control: what it does well

Available on five major platform types
Supports recurring tasks and reminders
Projects include task checklists
AI assistant handles writing and planning
Free storage allowance is 100 MB

What to know first

Premium excludes Time Tracker
Premium excludes file storage and AI assistant
AI and transcription allowances vary by PRO tier
Team file storage and AI are coming soon

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