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Akiflow alternatives
Akiflow compared with 12 alternatives: Sunsama, Motion, Morgen, Routine, Ellie and 7 more.
Akiflow is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228). 4 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 8 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AkiflowThis tool | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Sunsama | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Motion | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Morgen | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Routine | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Ellie | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Aftertone | Free trial · from $16.67/mo | Trial only | macOS |
| Amie | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Chunk | Free trial · from $29.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| DayCaptain | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Emery | Free trial · from $99/yr | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Open Sunsama | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Planzer.io | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Akiflow
- Free trial · from $17/mo
Sunsama
Daily planner with guided planning routines and calendar timeboxing
- Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204). Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228).
- Only Sunsama lists a Linux app.
- Sunsama also covers auto-scheduling, Pomodoro timer and goals.
- Akiflow also covers booking links.
Suits: Professionals who want a fixed routine for planning each workday
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Motion
AI work planner that auto-schedules tasks on your calendar
- Motion starts at $19 per seat / month on team plans, billed annually (individuals from $29). Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228).
- Motion also covers meeting notes and auto-scheduling.
- Akiflow also covers time blocking.
Suits: People who want tasks placed on the calendar automatically
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Morgen
Calendar and daily planner with AI-suggested time blocking
- Morgen starts at $15 per month, billed yearly. Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228).
- Only Morgen lists a Linux app.
- Morgen also covers auto-scheduling.
Suits: People managing calendars across Google, Outlook and Apple accounts
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Routine
Planner combining tasks, calendar and notes, with an AI assistant
- Routine starts at $5 per month, billed yearly. Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228).
- Routine has a free plan. Akiflow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Routine lists a Linux app.
- Routine also covers meeting notes and notes.
- Akiflow also covers booking links.
Suits: People who want tasks, calendar and notes in a single app
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Ellie
Daily planner with a brain dump list and calendar timeboxing
- Ellie starts at $9.99 per month, billed monthly (yearly billing saves 20%). Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228).
- Ellie has a free plan. Akiflow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Akiflow lists an Android app.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Ellie also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
Suits: People who plan by timeboxing tasks next to calendar events
- Free trial · from $16.67/mo
Aftertone
Mac planner with auto-scheduling and a single-task focus screen
- Aftertone starts at $16.67 per month, billed yearly ($200), or $20 billed monthly. Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228).
- Only Akiflow lists a web app.
- Only Akiflow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Aftertone also covers auto-scheduling and kanban boards.
- Akiflow also covers booking links.
Suits: Solo Mac users who plan the day as time blocks on Google Calendar
- Free trial · from $20/mo
Amie
AI meeting notes combined with a calendar and todo list
- Amie starts at $20 per user / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228).
- Only Akiflow lists a web app.
- Only Akiflow lists an Android app.
- Amie also covers meeting notes and auto-scheduling.
- Akiflow also covers booking links.
Suits: People who want meeting notes, calendar and todos in one app
- Free trial · from $29.99 one-time
Chunk
Menu bar time-blocking app for Mac, sold as a one-time license
- Chunk starts at $29.99 one-time (Lifetime License, 2 Macs). Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228).
- Only Akiflow lists a web app.
- Only Akiflow lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Chunk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Chunk also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Mac users who time-block around Google, Outlook or Apple calendars
- Free trial · from $12/mo
DayCaptain
Keyboard-driven day planner with a task list beside the calendar
- DayCaptain starts at $12 per month minimum (€10); the subscriber picks the amount. Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228).
- Only Akiflow lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Akiflow also covers booking links.
Suits: Keyboard-oriented people who time-box their tasks each day
- Free trial · from $99/yr
Emery
Daily planner that sorts tasks and meetings into three priorities
- Emery starts at $99 per year. Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228).
- Only Akiflow lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Emery also covers notes.
- Akiflow also covers booking links.
Suits: People who drop to-do apps once overdue tasks pile up
- Free plan
Open Sunsama
Self-hostable daily planner with time blocking and an MCP server
- Open Sunsama has a free plan. Akiflow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Open Sunsama lists a Linux app.
- Only Akiflow lists iOS and Android apps.
- Open Sunsama is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Open Sunsama also covers kanban boards.
Suits: People who want Sunsama-style daily planning with code they can read
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Planzer.io
Daily planner that time-blocks tasks pulled from 16 other tools
- Planzer.io starts at $8 per month, billed yearly. Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228).
- Planzer.io has a free plan. Akiflow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Planzer.io lists a Linux app.
- Planzer.io also covers auto-scheduling, time tracking and goals.
- Akiflow also covers booking links.
Suits: Individuals whose tasks are spread across several work tools
Limits worth knowing in Akiflow
- There is no free plan, and the 7-day trial requires a card.
- Monthly billing costs $34 per month, against $19 per month on the yearly plan.
- The AI Meeting Assistant (recording, transcripts, summaries) is a separate $19-per-month add-on.
- Desktop downloads are listed for macOS and Windows only, and team pricing is arranged with sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Akiflow?
The alternatives to Akiflow in this directory are Sunsama, Motion, Morgen, Routine, Ellie, Aftertone, Amie, Chunk, DayCaptain, Emery, Open Sunsama and Planzer.io. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Akiflow.
Is there a free alternative to Akiflow?
Yes. Routine, Ellie, Open Sunsama and Planzer.io have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Akiflow alternatives work on Linux?
The Akiflow listing does not include a Linux app. Sunsama, Morgen, Routine, Open Sunsama and Planzer.io list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Akiflow?
Open Sunsama is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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