Side by side
Flick vs Tasker
Both stand on daily planner apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Flick centers planning on assigning tasks to calendar time, with projects, reminders, recurring tasks, and calendar connections. The free plan provides an entry point, while Pro adds unlimited calendar tasks and progress features.
Visit Flick Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Tasker offers broad planning views, task metadata, statistics, and keyboard control in a self-hosted web app. Its setup and security responsibilities, plus missing reminders and calendar sync, matter when evaluating it.
Visit TaskerThe facts
| Flick | Tasker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Flick Pro Annual: $12.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | flickplanner.com | github.com |
| On daily planner apps | #50 of 137 | #54 of 137 |
Flick: what it does well
- Combines tasks and calendar events
- Supports time blocking with draggable tasks
- Includes recurring tasks and multiple reminder types
- Offers files, links, and images on tasks
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Flick Pro Monthly costs $3.99 a month
- Apple Intelligence planning requires iOS 26 and supported hardware
- Calendar editing depends on connected account access
Tasker: what it does well
- Open-source and free
- Many planning and calendar views
- Productivity heatmap and streaks
- Custom keyboard shortcuts
- Cloudflare deployment option
What to know first
- Self-deployed rather than hosted service
- No task reminders
- No current calendar sync
- Recurrence limited to basic patterns