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Sunsama alternatives
Sunsama compared with 12 alternatives: Akiflow, Motion, Morgen, Routine, Ellie and 7 more.
Sunsama is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204). 3 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SunsamaThis tool | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Akiflow | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, 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 |
| Doobies | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Emery | Free trial · from $99/yr | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Intend | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Sunsama
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Akiflow
Time-blocking planner that pulls tasks from other apps into one inbox
- Akiflow starts at $19 per month, billed yearly ($228). Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Only Sunsama lists a Linux app.
- Akiflow also covers booking links.
- Sunsama also covers auto-scheduling, Pomodoro timer and goals.
Suits: People whose tasks are spread across email, chat and project tools
- 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). Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Only Sunsama lists a Linux app.
- Motion also covers meeting notes and booking links.
- Sunsama also covers time blocking, Pomodoro timer and goals.
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. Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Morgen also covers booking links.
- Sunsama also covers Pomodoro timer and goals.
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. Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Routine has a free plan. Sunsama does not, though it has a free trial.
- Routine also covers meeting notes and notes.
- Sunsama also covers auto-scheduling, Pomodoro timer and goals.
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%). Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Ellie has a free plan. Sunsama does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sunsama lists Linux and Android apps.
- Ellie can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Ellie also covers 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. Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Only Sunsama lists a web app.
- Only Sunsama lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Aftertone also covers kanban boards.
- Sunsama also covers Pomodoro timer and goals.
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). Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Only Sunsama lists a web app.
- Only Sunsama lists Linux and Android apps.
- Amie also covers meeting notes.
- Sunsama also covers Pomodoro timer and goals.
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). Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Only Sunsama lists a web app.
- Only Sunsama lists Windows, Linux, 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. Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Only Sunsama lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Sunsama also covers auto-scheduling, Pomodoro timer and goals.
Suits: Keyboard-oriented people who time-box their tasks each day
- Free
Doobies
Daily planner that compares what you planned with what you did
- Doobies is free. Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Doobies has a free plan. Sunsama does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Sunsama lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Doobies also covers time tracking and habit tracking.
- Sunsama also covers auto-scheduling and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who want to compare planned time with actual time each day
- Free trial · from $99/yr
Emery
Daily planner that sorts tasks and meetings into three priorities
- Emery starts at $99 per year. Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Only Sunsama lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Emery also covers notes.
- Sunsama also covers auto-scheduling, Pomodoro timer and goals.
Suits: People who drop to-do apps once overdue tasks pile up
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Intend
Goal-first daily planner with a fresh list of intentions each day
- Intend starts at $10 per month, paid as $120 per year. Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204).
- Only Intend lists a browser extension.
- Only Sunsama lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Sunsama also covers time blocking, auto-scheduling and calendar.
Suits: People who want daily to-dos tied to a few long-term goals
Limits worth knowing in Sunsama
- There is no free plan. Workspace access stops when the 14-day trial ends unless you subscribe.
- The $17 rate requires paying $204 per user for the year; monthly billing is $22 per user.
- SSO, SAML, SCIM and audit logs are limited to the Enterprise plan, which has no public price.
- Workspace data is permanently deleted 30 days after a cancelled subscription ends.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sunsama?
The alternatives to Sunsama in this directory are Akiflow, Motion, Morgen, Routine, Ellie, Aftertone, Amie, Chunk, DayCaptain, Doobies, Emery and Intend. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sunsama.
Is there a free alternative to Sunsama?
Yes. Doobies is free to use. Routine and Ellie have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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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