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LifeRPG vs Onward

Both stand on goal tracking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

LifeRPG

Free plan Web

Choose LifeRPG if RPG-style progression, connected quests and notes, and focus sessions fit how you want to manage work and habits. The free Novice plan has limits of 3 active quests and 10 habits or daily missions; Hero is listed at €6.99 a month for unlimited quests and missions.

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Onward

Free plan Web

Onward organizes multiple goals into milestones and weekly work, with tasks that carry forward when unfinished. Its free beta includes unlimited goals, while goal-detail chat, calendar export, and other listed features are still on the way.

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The facts

	LifeRPG	Onward
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Hero: $6.99 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	3	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	liferpg.co	onwardgoals.com
On goal tracking apps	#16 of 32	#20 of 32

LifeRPG: what it does well

Missions earn XP that advances attributes and identity traits.
Tracks six life domains, including Health, Career, and Social.
Quests divide larger ambitions into milestones linked to missions and notes.
Focus sessions award XP and show focus and break modes.
Users can export data or delete their account and associated content in settings.

What to know first

Novice is limited to 3 active quests and 10 habits or daily missions.
Hero costs €6.99 a month.
The terms require users to be at least 18 and able to enter a binding contract.

Onward: what it does well

Free beta plan requires no card
Unlimited goals are included
Daily tasks roll over automatically
Users can refine AI-generated roadmaps
Users can export or delete their data

What to know first

Web platform only
Does not teach a goal's subject
No streaks or push notifications

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