Alternatives · Daily Planners
Intend alternatives
Intend compared with 6 alternatives: Sunsama, Amazing Marvin, Griply, Week Plan, Timestripe and 1 more.
Intend is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 per month, paid as $120 per year. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| IntendThis tool | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Sunsama | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Amazing Marvin | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Griply | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Week Plan | Free plan · from $8.67/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Timestripe | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| DayCaptain | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from Intend
- 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). Intend starts at $10 per month, paid as $120 per year.
- Only Sunsama lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Intend lists a browser extension.
- Sunsama also covers time blocking, auto-scheduling and calendar.
Suits: Professionals who want a fixed routine for planning each workday
- Free trial · from $8/mo
Amazing Marvin
Customizable task manager with 100+ features you switch on as needed
- Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly. Intend starts at $10 per month, paid as $120 per year.
- Only Amazing Marvin lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Amazing Marvin also covers time blocking, time tracking and habit tracking.
- Intend also covers goals.
Suits: People who want to shape a task manager around their own workflow
- Free plan · from $2.49/mo
Griply
Goal planner that links goals to habits, tasks and time blocks
- Griply starts at $2.49 per month, billed yearly ($29.99). Intend starts at $10 per month, paid as $120 per year.
- Griply has a free plan. Intend does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Griply lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Intend lists a browser extension.
- Griply also covers time blocking, calendar and habit tracking.
Suits: People who plan from long-term goals down to daily tasks
- Free plan · from $8.67/mo
Week Plan
Weekly planner built around roles, goals and high-impact tasks
- Week Plan starts at $8.67 per month, billed annually. Intend starts at $10 per month, paid as $120 per year.
- Week Plan has a free plan. Intend does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Week Plan lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Intend lists a browser extension.
- Week Plan also covers daily notes, time blocking, calendar and time tracking.
Suits: People who plan by the week from roles and goals
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Timestripe
Goal planner linking daily tasks to weekly, yearly and life goals
- Timestripe starts at $7 per month on the 5-year plan ($9 per month billed yearly). Intend starts at $10 per month, paid as $120 per year.
- Timestripe has a free plan. Intend does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Timestripe lists iOS and Android apps.
- Timestripe also covers notes, time blocking, calendar and kanban boards.
- Intend also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who want daily tasks tied to quarterly, yearly and life goals
- 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. Intend starts at $10 per month, paid as $120 per year.
- Only Intend lists a browser extension.
- DayCaptain also covers time blocking and calendar.
- Intend also covers Pomodoro timer and goals.
Suits: Keyboard-oriented people who time-box their tasks each day
Limits worth knowing in Intend
- There is no free plan: after the two-week trial it costs $12 a month, or $120 a year.
- There is no native app. The vendor recommends desktop use; on a phone it runs in the browser and can be added to the home screen.
- Goals are capped at 10 active at a time.
- It is a one-person company, and its founder said in January 2025 that the app is no longer his primary focus, though it will keep running.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Intend?
The alternatives to Intend in this directory are Sunsama, Amazing Marvin, Griply, Week Plan, Timestripe and DayCaptain. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Intend.
Is there a free alternative to Intend?
Yes. Griply, Week Plan and Timestripe have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Intend alternatives work on Windows?
The Intend listing does not include a Windows app. Sunsama, Amazing Marvin, Griply and Week Plan list one.
Which Intend alternatives work on macOS?
The Intend listing does not include a macOS app. Sunsama, Amazing Marvin and Griply list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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