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Carbon vs Chaos Control

Both stand on to-do list apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Carbon

Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4

Carbon offers broad planning, documentation, time-tracking, and collaboration features with local storage and self-hosting options. Its lack of end-to-end encryption and connection requirements for some content should shape deployment decisions.

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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

	Carbon	Chaos Control
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	See the plans
Plans published	None	20
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	chaos-control.app
On to-do list apps	#54 of 150	#50 of 150

Carbon: what it does well

Offline local use without an account
Nested projects and task dependencies
Built-in time tracking and CSV reports
Self-hosted sync server option
Web, desktop, and Android support

What to know first

Not end-to-end encrypted
Server operators can read stored workspace data
Uncached attachments require a connection
External integrations require a connection

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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