Side by side
Kairos vs Weekly Planner
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.
Visit Kairos Free plan iPhoneWeb
Weekly Planner focuses on straightforward personal scheduling with a clear weekly view and simple task movement. The free tier covers the current week, while historical planning and synchronization require a paid plan.
Visit Weekly PlannerThe facts
| Kairos | Weekly Planner | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Price being re-checked |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Weekly Planner |
| Website | kairos.abdellahibrahim.com | weeklyplanner.com |
| On daily planner apps | #86 of 137 | #82 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
Weekly Planner: what it does well
- Single-page weekly view
- Drag-and-drop task scheduling
- Don't Forget list for overdue items
- Offline iPhone planning
- PDF export
What to know first
- Past and future weeks require paid access
- Syncing requires Weekly Planner Unlocked
- Not intended for team collaboration
- Web and iOS only
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