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Diurnal vs Plananova AI

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Diurnal compared with Plananova AI
DetailDiurnal logo DiurnalPlananova AI logo Plananova AI
What it doesA native Mac notepad where everything you write becomes a task, with automatic tidying Turn any goal into a daily plan you actually finish
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 1 active goal and 3 AI plans a month, up to 30 days long. Plananova Pro: $4.99 per month, $29.99 per year, or $79.99 one-time for lifetime access. Prices in US dollars.
Key features
  • Write tasks inline as natural paragraphs
  • No required dates for tasks
  • Automatic task archiving
  • Project management with deadlines
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Voice capture
  • Focus mode with Pomodoro timer
  • AI assistant integration via MCP
  • Offline sync across all Macs
  • Drag-and-drop task planning
  • AI-built plans structured for exact goals and deadlines
  • Clear Today view showing only today's tasks
  • Daily reminders at chosen time
  • Completion ring, streak, and progress chart
  • Plans in 12 languages
  • Private data, never sold
  • Web access to all goals
  • Rebuild plans if they don't fit your life
What makes it different
  • Automatic tidying eliminates manual maintenance
  • No overdue piles or red tasks
  • Native Mac performance built for one platform
  • Works offline without syncing delays
  • Combines notepad freedom with task structure
  • AI breaks goals into concrete daily tasks across your full timeframe
  • Plans written in your chosen language, not just translated menus
  • Progress feels inevitable with visible completion ring and streak tracking
  • Free plan available with no credit card required
  • Data privacy: goals never stored with your name or email
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 −4 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)240
Referring domains (Majestic)230

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