Dona vs Superlist
We give Dona a 3.0 GPA and Superlist a 3.4, out of 4.0. Dona grades higher on value for money and the free plan. Superlist grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Superlist
To-do lists that hold tasks and notes together, with AI meeting notes
Free plan · from $5/mo
How we grade them
| 3.0GPADonaVery good | 3.4GPASuperlistVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AIt's free. The homepage says "Try for free", the sign-up link says "Sign up for free", and the site names no paid plan at all. There's no pricing page, so if limits exist they aren't written down. | BBasic is $5 a person a month billed yearly ($59), or $6 monthly. That's about what a to-do app costs. Super jumps to $21 a month yearly ($249), and that's where the unlimited AI meeting notes are. |
| Free plan and trial | AA free account gets you the whole web app, as far as its pages show. No trial, no card, no upgrade button to dodge. Sign in with an email or with Google. | BFree forever with unlimited tasks and notes, but only 5 lists, 5 people in a shared list and 500MB of storage. Work, home, groceries and you're nearly out. There's no trial of the paid plans. |
| Features | CLists, due dates, notes, search and a JSON export. That's roughly it. The site and the app's own text mention no reminders, no repeating tasks and no sharing. Fine for a short list, thin next to most to-do apps. | ANotes live inside tasks, and lists nest into sublists and subtasks to any depth. Shared lists update in real time with tasks assigned to people. Paid plans add voice input and meeting recordings that turn into tasks. |
| Ease of use | BNo App Store rating is on record, since there's no app. It runs in the browser with nothing to install, and there's very little to learn. There's no help centre either, mind, just a homepage and an about page. | B4.5 from about 460 App Store ratings, which is good but a step behind the best in this category. You can add a task by typing, by voice or from a lock screen widget. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only. The site links to the web app and lists no desktop or mobile apps, no integrations and no API. The interface comes in English and German. | AMac, iPhone, Android and the web, and paid plans hook into Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, Linear and GitHub. No Windows or Linux app is listed, so on those it's the browser. |
| Best for | a plain, pretty to-do list in the browser | tasks and notes in the same shared list |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Dona and Superlist. How we grade
Where they differ
- Dona is free. Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
- Only Superlist lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Superlist also covers meeting notes, transcription and notes.
In commonFree planWebTasks
At a glance
| Dona | Superlist | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free plan |
| Starts at | Free | $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly |
| Free plan | Accounts are free: the homepage button reads Try for free and the web app's sign-up link reads Sign up for free. The site has no pricing page and names no paid plan. | Up to 5 private and shared lists, up to 5 people in a shared list, unlimited tasks and notes, 25MB uploads and 500MB of storage. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Dona | Superlist Software GmbH |
| Price read from | dona.ai | superlist.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Dona
- People who want a plain to-do list in the browser
- Users who care about interface polish and theming
- Keyboard users who like to set their own shortcuts
Superlist
- People who keep notes and tasks in the same place
- Small teams sharing lists and assigning tasks to each other
- Turning meeting recordings into follow-up tasks
Worth knowing
Dona
- The site links only to the web app at app.dona.ai and lists no desktop or mobile apps.
- There is no pricing page: the site says only Try for free and Sign up for free, so any limits or future paid plans are undocumented.
- The marketing site is a homepage and an about page with a footer dated 2023, and has no help center, changelog or feature documentation.
- The site and the web app's interface text mention no reminders, recurring tasks or sharing with other people.
Superlist
- The free plan is limited to 5 lists, 5 people per shared list and 500MB of storage.
- Integrations and voice input need Basic; unlimited AI meeting notes and AI chat need Super.
- Billed monthly, Basic is $6 and Super is $25 per person; the lower headline prices apply to yearly billing.
- No Windows or Linux app is listed; the vendor names macOS, iOS, Android and the web.
Key features
Dona
- Lists with emoji and colors
- Tasks are organized into lists, and each list can be given its own name, emoji and color. The onboarding text describes the lists as fully customizable.
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- The shortcuts for creating a task, creating a list and switching between lists can be reassigned, and a setting shows the shortcut hints, hides them or reveals them on hover.
- Light, dark and black themes
- The interface comes in light, dark and black themes, with an automatic option in the settings, plus a compact view for denser lists.
- Due dates and notes
- A task can be scheduled with a due date and carry a written note. Settings offer three date formats and a choice of the day the week starts on.
- Search and JSON export
- The web app's interface includes a search with a results view and an Export as JSON action alongside the actions for clearing and deleting a list.
- Email or Google sign-in
- Accounts are created with an email address and password or with Continue with Google, and the interface language can be set to English or German.
Superlist
- Tasks and notes in one list
- Notes and details are written directly inside a task, and lists can contain nested sublists and subtasks to any depth.
- Shared lists
- Share a list to assign tasks and work on it with others in real time. A free shared list holds up to 5 people; on Basic the limit is 25 members per list.
- Talk voice input
- Say a task aloud and Talk creates it, including a due date and subtasks. Voice input is listed under the Basic and Super plans.
- AI meeting notes
- A meeting is recorded without a meeting bot, transcribed and summarized, and its action items become tasks. Unlimited meeting notes are part of Super.
- Integrations
- Basic and Super connect Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, Linear and GitHub, and accept tasks sent by email forwarding.
- Quick add and widgets
- Tasks can be added by typing, by voice or from home and lock screen widgets without opening the app.
Plans
Dona
Free$0
The web app with a free account. The site publishes no pricing page, plan limits or paid tier.
Superlist
Free$0
Up to 5 private and shared lists, up to 5 people in shared lists, unlimited tasks and notes, and 500MB of storage.
Basic$5
per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly
Unlimited lists, sublists and shared lists, all integrations, unlimited team members, Talk voice input and 25GB of storage.
Super$21
per person / month, billed yearly ($249); $25 billed monthly
Everything in Basic, plus unlimited AI meeting notes and AI chat messages, Make AI generation, and email and Slack summarization.
Ways to pay less
Dona
No public discounts listed.
Superlist
- Annual discount
Yearly billing is labeled 20% off
The pricing page marks yearly billing as 20% off. Basic is $59 a year against $6 a month, and Super is $249 a year against $25 a month.
