Pomello vs RoundPie

Pomello

• Trello users who want to run Pomodoro sessions against their cards
• Desktop work on Mac, Windows or Linux
• People who want a small timer window that stays out of the way

RoundPie

• People who already keep tasks in Todoist, Trello or another supported tool
• Tracking time per task without running a separate time tracker
• Working across desktop, phone and browser
• Students, who get the Lite plan free through the GitHub Student Developer Pack

Pomello

• Tasks are organized in Trello; the vendor's site describes no task list of Pomello's own.
• Desktop only: the download page offers Mac, Windows and Linux apps and tells other devices they are not supported.
• Checklist items as tasks, custom timer sounds and productivity data export need Premium.
• The current download is version 0.10.17, and release notes are kept on a public Trello board, not on the site.

RoundPie

• The free Starter plan is limited to 2 integrations from a short list, 5 projects and 1 month of log access.
• Integrations with Jira, Asana, Basecamp, ClickUp, Teamwork and similar tools need the Ultimate plan.
• Prices are listed in euros and exclude VAT; the pricing page's currency selector converts them for display.
• The download page marks the Safari extension as back soon, and the Toodledo and Pivotal Tracker integrations are labelled unstable beta.

Pomello

Trello cards as tasks

Tasks come from Trello: the cards on your boards and lists become the tasks a Pomodoro session runs against, with no limit on boards or lists on either plan.

Pomodoro timer

Work is split into timed intervals called pomodoros, traditionally 25 minutes long and separated by 5-minute breaks.

Productivity and time tracking

Productivity tracking and time tracking are included on both the Basic and the Premium plan.

Compact timer window

The interface is built to take up minimal screen space, which the vendor describes as a distraction-free design.

Checklist items as tasks

With Premium, the items on a checklist can be worked through as tasks of their own, not only whole cards.

Custom sounds and data export

Premium also adds custom timer sounds and the option to export your productivity data.

RoundPie

Timer on top of your task tool

Connect a task service, choose which projects, boards or lists to sync, and start a timed session on any task. Completing a task syncs back to the source tool.

Time log

Time spent on each task is recorded automatically. The log can be filtered by source, project and date and exported, with 1 month, 6 months or unlimited history depending on the plan.

Local tasks and projects

Tasks can also be created inside RoundPie on a Local list and later moved to a connected tool. Managing local projects is part of the paid plans.

Browser extension

The extension adds a RoundPie button to supported task tools, creates tasks from any web page and can block a list of websites while the timer is running.

Custom timers and reports

Paid plans add custom timer lengths, interruption notes, tag customization and weekly and monthly reports by email.

Desktop scripting and hotkeys

The Ultimate plan adds AppleScript and PowerShell scripting for the Mac and Windows apps, and the desktop apps let you set system-wide hotkeys for the timer.

Pomello

• Basic$0

  Unlimited boards and lists, productivity tracking and time tracking. The vendor says this plan is always free.

• Premium$20

  per year; the page's toggle shows $2 per month

  Everything in Basic, plus checklist items as tasks, custom timer sounds and export of productivity data.

RoundPie

• Starter€0

  2 integrations from the limited list, 5 projects in total, 1 month of log access and default tags only.

• Lite plan€2

  per month, billed annually (€24), excluding VAT

  3 integrations from the limited list, 6 months of log access, subtasks, Todoist filters and mailed reports. €3 a month billed every 6 months, or €4 monthly.

• Ultimate plan€3.50

  per month, billed annually (€42), excluding VAT

  Unlimited integrations, including Jira, Asana and Basecamp, unlimited log access and desktop scripting. €5 a month billed every 3 months, or €6 monthly.

• 5 licences package€16.50

  per month for 5 accounts, billed annually (€198)

  Five Ultimate plan accounts in one purchase. €25 a month when paid monthly.

• 10 licences package€31

  per month for 10 accounts, billed annually (€372)

  Ten Ultimate plan accounts in one purchase. €45 a month when paid monthly.

Pomello

• Annual discount

  Yearly Premium costs about 17% less than monthly

  The pricing page shows Premium at $20 a year, and its toggle switches the price to $2 a month, which comes to $24 over twelve months.

RoundPie

• Annual discount

  Annual billing costs 42% to 50% less than monthly

  Lite is €24 a year against €4 a month, which is €48 over twelve months. Ultimate is €42 a year against €6 a month, which is €72.

• Education

  Free Lite plan for students

  Students in the GitHub Student Developer Pack get the Lite plan free while they remain students. Students and educators can also ask for 50% off the Ultimate plan.

• Nonprofit

  50% discount for some non-profits

  The student page says a 50% discount is available to some non-profit organizations on request through the contact form.