MyLifeOrganized vs Nirvana

MyLifeOrganized

• People who plan in deep outlines of projects and subtasks
• GTD users who want contexts, reviews and dependencies in one tool
• Syncing a phone with a Windows PC over private Wi-Fi or working offline

Nirvana

• People who follow Getting Things Done and want its lists ready-made
• Solo users who want one task system on web, desktop and phone
• Connecting an AI client such as Claude or Cursor to a to-do list

MyLifeOrganized

• The Windows app is sold separately in Standard and PRO editions after a 45-day trial; its license prices are not shown in the store listings or included here.
• Recurring tasks, custom views, the calendar view, dependencies and project tracking are Pro features that lock when the 21-day trial ends.
• Cloud sync is a separate subscription, from $4.95 for 30 days to $29.95 for 24 months, with tax or VAT added in some countries.
• The vendor lists apps for Windows, Android and iOS only. The iOS app was last updated in April 2022, and a web version announced in December 2024 has no release date.

Nirvana

• Basic accounts are capped at 5 projects, 3 reference lists and 2 areas, and recurring to-dos need Pro.
• Pro has no free trial, and the vendor gives no refunds and does not prorate a cancelled billing period.
• The AI assistant is a beta for Pro early-access members on the web and desktop apps, and it has no calendar integration.
• No Linux app is listed. The apps page names Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android and the web browser.

MyLifeOrganized

Unlimited task hierarchy

Tasks nest into subtasks without a depth limit, so a project can be broken down until each action is a manageable size. Zoom narrows the view to one branch.

Automatic next-actions list

The app generates a list of only the actions that need attention now, sorted using the priority of each task and of its parents.

Contexts and Nearby view

Actions can be filtered by context. The Pro Nearby view lists actions for your current GPS location, with reminders when you reach or leave a place.

Dependencies and ordered projects

Pro handles sequential and parallel projects, holding back tasks that cannot start until other tasks are finished, and can require tasks to be completed in order.

Custom views, calendar and workspaces

Pro adds custom views with filtering, sorting and grouping, a calendar view of daily workload, project tracking and workspace tabs for switching between views.

Cloud, Wi-Fi or offline

The paid MLO Cloud service syncs mobile devices with the Windows desktop app and lets several people share a task list. Sync over your own Wi-Fi and offline use are also possible.

Nirvana

Built-in GTD lists

To-dos move between Inbox, Next, Waiting, Scheduled and Someday lists, and a Focus list collects the ones you star for attention now.

Projects, areas and reference lists

Projects group related to-dos, areas of focus separate parts of your life, and reference lists hold material that is not actionable. Basic accounts cap all three.

Tags, contexts and filters

Filter to-dos by tags, areas, contacts, energy and time required to see what is practical for where you are and how much time you have.

Capture and Focus by email

Forwarding an email to your Nirvana address turns it into a to-do, and the Focus list can be emailed to you on chosen days of the week.

Scheduled and recurring to-dos

Scheduled to-dos stay out of the actionable lists until their start date, and due dates can be set on to-dos and projects. Recurring to-dos need Pro.

AI assistant and MCP server

A built-in assistant, in beta for Pro early-access members, runs guided reviews. An MCP server lets clients such as Claude and ChatGPT read and create tasks; updating them needs Pro.

MyLifeOrganized

• Free$0

  Mobile apps with unlimited task hierarchy, automatic next actions, context filters, inbox, starred tasks, zoom, reminders and templates.

• MLO Cloud Sync$19.95

  for 12 months; $4.95 for 30 days up to $29.95 for 24 months

  Subscription that syncs task lists between devices and the Windows app and allows sharing a list. Also sold in 3-month ($7.95) and 6-month ($12.95) terms.

• MLO v3 Pro (iOS)$29.99

  in-app purchase; billing basis not shown on the listing

  Keeps the Pro features after the 21-day trial: calendar view, custom views, recurring tasks, dependencies, workspaces, Nearby view and review.

Nirvana

• Free$0

  The GTD lists, tags and contexts, notes and checklists, sync and email capture, with up to 5 projects, 3 reference lists and 2 areas.

• Pro$3

  per month, billed annually ($36); $5 billed monthly

  Everything in Free, plus unlimited projects, areas and reference lists, recurring to-dos and priority support.

MyLifeOrganized

• Other savings

  Lower monthly cost on longer Cloud Sync terms

  MLO Cloud Sync costs $4.95 for 30 days, $19.95 for 12 months (about $1.66 a month) or $29.95 for 24 months (about $1.25 a month).

• Other savings

  Upgrade pricing for iOS version 2 owners

  The App Store listing shows Pro v3 upgrades for owners of version 2 at $19.99, or $9.99 for owners of the v2 HD edition, against $29.99 for a new Pro purchase.

Nirvana

• Annual discount

  40% off Pro with yearly billing

  Pro costs $5 a month billed monthly or $36 a year, which works out to $3 a month. The pricing page labels the yearly option as 40% off.