Side by side
ichi vs Persistence
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 MacWeb
ichi focuses on one-task-at-a-time planning with local-first storage and optional synchronization. Its free plan and no-account core make it accessible, while sync encryption limits and recovery-phrase responsibility matter for cloud users.
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Persistence brings task capture, journaling, habits, and time blocking into one synchronized app. The free tier is capped at seven items in each core area, while Premium removes those limits for $4 a month.
Visit PersistenceThe facts
| ichi | Persistence | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Web | Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium: $4 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ichi.day | persistence.sh |
| On daily planner apps | #52 of 137 | #48 of 137 |
ichi: what it does well
- Core features require no account
- Tasks stay local by default
- Automatic tracking compares plans and actual time
- Recurring routines add repeated tasks quickly
- Read-only Google Calendar import
What to know first
- Sync metadata is not encrypted
- Losing the recovery phrase prevents encrypted-data recovery
- Uninterrupted access is not guaranteed
- GitHub integration remains in development
Persistence: what it does well
- Combines four productivity tools
- 15-minute time-blocking grid
- Forgives missed habit days
- Syncs across web, desktop, and Android
- Free plan has no time limit
What to know first
- Free plan caps tasks, notes, and habits at seven
- No free trial
- Premium costs $4 a month
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