SkedPal vs Time-Block Planner (2026): which should you pick?

Pick SkedPal if

• Fits if your task list is long and you want the calendar filled in for you
• Works for Asana users who want their own schedule on top of team projects

Look elsewhere if

• Not for you if you want a free plan, because it's paid only after the 14-day trial and charges are non-refundable
• Tight if your work and personal calendars sit on different accounts, since Core syncs just one
• Pricey if you want unlimited calendars, the 60-day window or time tracking, which need Pro at $14.95 a month billed yearly
• Skip it if you want to start on your phone, as sign-up and the tour have to happen in a desktop browser
• Watch out: the Mac, Windows and Linux downloads are Status Trackers, and planning is done in the web app

Pick Time-Block Planner if

• Fits if you plan your day in blocks and use Google Calendar
• Works for people who want a free planner with no sign-up

Look elsewhere if

• Watch out: without an account the data sits in the browser, and clearing it deletes the plan
• Skip it if you rely on Outlook or Apple Calendar, as only Google Calendar is read
• Not for you if you want a phone app, because none is listed
• Watch out: it is run by an individual, and the terms say it may be changed or stopped

SkedPal

• There is no free plan. A paid subscription is needed once the 14-day trial ends, and processed charges are non-refundable.
• Core syncs one calendar account and schedules 21 days ahead. Unlimited accounts, the 60-day window and the Status Tracker need Pro.
• The macOS, Windows and Linux downloads are Status Tracker apps. Planning itself is done in the web app.
• Sign-up and the guided tour must be completed in a desktop web browser before the mobile apps can be used.

Time-Block Planner

• Web only; the site lists no iOS, Android or desktop app.
• Without an account, data lives in the browser's storage, and clearing it deletes the plan.
• Calendar access is read-only and limited to Google Calendar.
• The terms say it is run by an individual and may be changed or stopped.

SkedPal

Automatic scheduling

Places tasks on the calendar using priorities, deadlines, durations and availability, and reschedules them when something changes. Core plans 21 days ahead and Pro 60 days.

Outline with nested lists

Projects, tasks and sub-tasks are kept in an outline with unlimited nesting. Durations, due dates and plans can be typed straight into a task title.

Time Maps and time budgeting

Time Maps define the hours you prefer for each kind of work, and time budgets allocate a set amount of time to zones such as deep work or admin.

Prioritization board

A board for ranking tasks by relative priority, so the most important work is scheduled first.

Calendar sync

Two-way sync with Google, Office 365 and iCloud calendars. Core connects a single calendar account; Pro allows unlimited accounts.

Status Tracker

A Pro feature that follows the day in real time: start, stop, defer or skip tasks and track the time spent, from desktop apps, the web app or the mobile apps.

Time-Block Planner

Drag-to-block grid

Drag on the day grid to block time, or double-click for 30 minutes; keyboard shortcuts such as N for the next free slot are listed.

Re-plan

When the day runs off-plan, re-plan starts a new column from the current time and keeps the old plan.

Shutdown

A shutdown step closes out open tasks and carries the rest to tomorrow.

Tasks, notes and metrics

A task list, a notes area and daily metrics for deep work hours, energy and exercise sit beside the plan.

Calendar view

Connect Google Calendar, read-only, to show meetings in the plan.

Asana and AI assistants

The privacy policy says Asana tasks assigned to you can be planned, and an assistant such as Claude can read and edit the planner once you allow it.

SkedPal

• Core$9.95

  per month, billed annually ($14.95 billed monthly)

  Automatic scheduling 21 days ahead, two-way sync with 1 calendar account, nested lists, the prioritization board and time budgeting.

• Pro$14.95

  per month, billed annually ($21.95 billed monthly)

  Everything in Core with a 60-day scheduling window, unlimited calendar accounts, the Status Tracker, smart notifications and time tracking.

Time-Block Planner

• Time-Block Planner$0

  Free to use with or without a Google sign-in.

SkedPal

• Annual discount

  About a third off with annual billing

  Core costs $9.95 a month billed annually against $14.95 billed monthly, and Pro $14.95 against $21.95, a saving of roughly 32% to 33%.

• Other savings

  Referral discount of up to 100%

  SkedPal's FAQ says each friend who subscribes through your invitation earns both of you a 10% discount, up to 100% off your subscription.

Time-Block Planner

No public discounts listed.