Side by side
Kairos vs Strategr
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 Mac
Kairos combines detailed task planning with movable time blocks and a focused timer while keeping data local. Its current offering is centered on Apple Silicon Macs; other platforms and integrations remain planned.
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Strategr focuses on arranging a day into adjustable time blocks rather than managing dated calendar events. Its free, open-source desktop apps add session alerts and calendar exchange for users who prefer time-boxed planning.
Visit StrategrThe facts
| Kairos | Strategr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kairos.abdellahibrahim.com | khrykin.github.io |
| On daily planner apps | #86 of 137 | #90 of 137 |
Kairos: what it does well
- Free open-source beta
- Local SQLite workspace and attachments
- Core planning works offline
- No account required
- Timeline and focus timer
What to know first
- Apple Silicon build listed
- Requires macOS 11 Big Sur or later
- Several integrations are planned
- Windows and Linux support are planned
Strategr: what it does well
- Color-coded daily activity lists
- Drag, copy, and resize sessions
- Alerts before and at session starts
- Calendar import and export
- Open source under GPLv3
What to know first
- Not a date-based calendar
- No date-bounded events
- Runs only on macOS and Windows
- No separate trial period
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