DayCaptain
Keyboard-driven day planner with a task list beside the calendar
What is DayCaptain?
DayCaptain is a browser-based personal planner built around time-boxing: each day has a task list next to a calendar, and tasks are given time slots so the day is not overfilled. Every action has a keyboard shortcut reachable from the home row, and guided routines walk through daily and weekly planning. The price is chosen by the subscriber, above a monthly minimum.
DayCaptain is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $12 per month minimum (€10); the subscriber picks the amount. See every plan
Good for
- Keyboard-oriented people who time-box their tasks each day
- Developers who want a REST API for their tasks and schedule
- Planning at a desk, then checking the plan from a phone browser
Worth knowing
- There is no native mobile app; phones and tablets use the browser, and the vendor recommends planning on a computer with a keyboard.
- There is no free plan: after the 14-day trial a subscription of at least €10 / $12 per month is required.
- Google and Outlook calendars are imported one way, so time slots planned in DayCaptain are not sent back to them.
Key features
- Keyboard usability concept
- Every action can be triggered from the keyboard with mnemonic keys on the home row; pressing T, for example, focuses the task list.
- Task list and calendar side by side
- Each day has its own task list, ordered by importance, and tasks are assigned time slots on the calendar shown next to it.
- Guided day and week planning
- Step-by-step planning processes lead through setting up the day and reviewing the coming week, after which the plan acts as a guide through the day.
- Backlogs
- Tasks, to-dos and ideas that are not yet scheduled are kept in backlog lists, with filters to narrow what a view shows.
- Google and Outlook calendar import
- Events created in Google or Outlook calendars are imported automatically. Data flows into DayCaptain only, not back to the calendar.
- REST API
- A REST API lets developers build their own tools and extensions for managing tasks and time in DayCaptain.
DayCaptain pricing
- Starts at
- $12 per month minimum (€10); the subscriber picks the amount
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial with all features after first sign-up
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | From $12 (€10)per month; you choose the amount above the minimum | One subscription with every feature. The vendor suggests paying the equivalent of one hour at your hourly rate. |
Read from daycaptain.com on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with DayCaptain before you buy.
Works with
DayCaptain alternatives
- DayCaptain vs Sunsama
Free trial · from $17/mo
- DayCaptain vs Akiflow
Free trial · from $19/mo
- DayCaptain vs Intend
Free trial · from $10/mo
- DayCaptain vs Routine
Free plan · from $5/mo
- DayCaptain vs Ellie
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Common questions
Is DayCaptain free?
No, DayCaptain is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial with all features after first sign-up.
How much does DayCaptain cost?
DayCaptain lists one plan. Monthly subscription: from $12 (€10) per month; you choose the amount above the minimum. Prices were read from daycaptain.com on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does DayCaptain work on?
DayCaptain is available on Web.
Does DayCaptain have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. DayCaptain is listed for Web.
Does DayCaptain have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. DayCaptain is listed for Web.
Is DayCaptain open source?
DayCaptain is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
Does DayCaptain have an API?
Yes. DayCaptain offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does DayCaptain integrate with?
DayCaptain's listing names Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes DayCaptain?
DayCaptain is made by DayCaptain.
What are the alternatives to DayCaptain?
The closest alternatives to DayCaptain in our directory are Sunsama, Akiflow, Intend, Routine and Ellie. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DayCaptain.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.