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Open Sunsama alternatives

Open Sunsama compared with 5 alternatives: Sunsama, Akiflow, Motion, Super Productivity and Will Be Done.

Open Sunsama has a free plan. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Open SunsamaThis toolFree planYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
SunsamaFree trial · from $17/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
AkiflowFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
MotionFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Super ProductivityFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Will Be DoneFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from Open Sunsama

  1. Sunsama

    Daily planner with guided planning routines and calendar timeboxing

    • Open Sunsama has a free plan. Sunsama does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sunsama lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Open Sunsama is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Sunsama also covers auto-scheduling, Pomodoro timer and goals.
    • Open Sunsama also covers kanban boards.

    Suits: Professionals who want a fixed routine for planning each workday

    Sunsama vs Open SunsamaSunsama pricing and details

  2. Akiflow

    Time-blocking planner that pulls tasks from other apps into one inbox

    • Open Sunsama has a free plan. Akiflow does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Akiflow lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Open Sunsama lists a Linux app.
    • Open Sunsama is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Akiflow also covers booking links.

    Suits: People whose tasks are spread across email, chat and project tools

    Akiflow vs Open SunsamaAkiflow pricing and details

  3. Motion

    AI work planner that auto-schedules tasks on your calendar

    • Open Sunsama has a free plan. Motion does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Motion lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Open Sunsama lists a Linux app.
    • Open Sunsama is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Motion also covers meeting notes, auto-scheduling and booking links.

    Suits: People who want tasks placed on the calendar automatically

    Motion vs Open SunsamaMotion pricing and details

  4. Super Productivity

    Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer

    • Only Super Productivity lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Open Sunsama is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Super Productivity also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    • Open Sunsama also covers time blocking and calendar.

    Suits: Developers who plan their day from Jira, GitHub or GitLab issues

    Super Productivity vs Open SunsamaSuper Productivity pricing and details

  5. Will Be Done

    Open-source weekly task planner that works offline and self-hosts

    • Open Sunsama also covers time blocking and calendar.

    Suits: People who plan a week at a time instead of working from a daily list

    Will Be Done vs Open SunsamaWill Be Done pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Open Sunsama

  • The license is non-commercial: personal, educational and non-profit use is free, and for-profit companies need an enterprise license with no public price.
  • There is no native phone app yet; on a phone it runs as a mobile web app in the browser.
  • The desktop apps connect only to opensunsama.com, so a self-hosted install is used through the web app.
  • Team workspaces, auto-scheduling and integrations with Linear, GitHub, Jira and Notion are unchecked roadmap items, not shipped features.
Open Sunsama pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Open Sunsama?

The alternatives to Open Sunsama in this directory are Sunsama, Akiflow, Motion, Super Productivity and Will Be Done. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Open Sunsama.

Is there a free alternative to Open Sunsama?

Yes. Super Productivity and Will Be Done are free to use.

Which Open Sunsama alternatives work on Android?

The Open Sunsama listing does not include an Android app. Sunsama, Akiflow, Motion and Super Productivity list one.

Which Open Sunsama alternatives work on iOS?

The Open Sunsama listing does not include an iOS app. Sunsama, Akiflow, Motion and Super Productivity list one.

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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