Side by side
Chronos vs Routine
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.
Free plan Mac
Chronos focuses on estimate-driven personal planning, time tracking, and continuously changeable task sequences. Its macOS-only availability and lack of dependencies or guest access make its fit narrower for collaborative teams.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Visit Routine The facts
| Chronos | Routine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Personal: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Routine |
| Website | chronos-desk.com | routine.co |
| On task management software | #27 of 59 | #23 of 59 |
Chronos: what it does well
- Free perpetual license for personal or commercial work
- Native time tracking records on-task time
- Calendar projects task days and completion dates
- Local backups and offline operation
- JSON plan import and export
What to know first
- Available on macOS only
- No mobile app presently
- No task dependencies
- No guest access
Routine: what it does well
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