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Planify vs TaskScratch
Both stand on to-do list apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Planify combines extensive task details with offline storage and optional encrypted synchronization. Its GNU/Linux-only desktop focus makes platform support the main consideration.
Visit Planify Free plan iPhoneMac
TaskScratch offers detailed task organization and Apple-device synchronization with a local-first privacy approach. Its platform and operating-system requirements limit it to compatible Apple users.
Visit TaskScratchThe facts
| Planify | TaskScratch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | useplanify.com | taskscratch.com |
| On to-do list apps | #81 of 150 | #85 of 150 |
Planify: what it does well
- Free GPL-3.0 open-source plan
- Works offline and syncs later
- Todoist and Nextcloud/CalDAV synchronization
- Markdown, reminders, recurring tasks, and attachments
- CLI supports JSON output and backups
What to know first
- Desktop-only GNU/Linux application
- No mobile app
- No free trial listed
- Optional sync requires external services
TaskScratch: what it does well
- Collections and nested Lists
- Today View for overdue and upcoming work
- Subtasks, tags, dates, reminders, and Markdown
- iCloud sync without an account
- No third-party servers or advertising frameworks
What to know first
- Apple platforms only
- Scratchpad does not sync to iCloud
- Requires iOS 17.6 or macOS 14.6
- One-time-purchase plan has no listed price
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