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Dainvo vs Pomodoist
Both stand on time blocking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
Dainvo brings task scheduling, calendar connections, and project planning together, with local storage for project notes and file links. Review the Free limits and Early Access status of its mobile apps if those matter to your workflow.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6
Pomodoist brings task organization, focus sessions, and team features together, with a free plan and paid Pro and Lifetime options. Readers choosing the free plan should note its 90-day task-history limit; Android is listed as planned rather than currently available.
Visit PomodoistThe facts
| Dainvo | Pomodoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro — Launch Price (yearly): $48 a year | Pro yearly: $29.99 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dainvo.com | pomodoist.com |
| On time blocking apps | #2 of 31 | #1 of 31 |
Dainvo: what it does well
- Calendar has five views, weather, and time zones.
- Connects to several calendar and task services.
- Projects support ordered tasks and calendar blocks.
- Local SQLite store is encrypted.
- Free plan is available.
What to know first
- Mobile apps are listed as Early Access.
- Free plan limits active synced Dainvo Tasks to 100.
- Free plan limits integrations on Windows and macOS.
Pomodoist: what it does well
- Combines task planning with a Pomodoro timer.
- Includes timeline, kanban, and priority matrix views.
- Voice input recognizes dates, projects, and tags.
- Free plan includes productivity reports.
- Self-hosting is available.
What to know first
- Free plan task history is limited to 90 days.
- Chrome extension is in beta.
- Android is planned for October 2026.
- Self-hosting practical minimums include 4 GB RAM.
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