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Diurnal vs Todoal

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Diurnal compared with Todoal
DetailDiurnal logo DiurnalTodoal logo Todoal
What it doesA native Mac notepad where everything you write becomes a task, with automatic tidying Minimalist daily task planner designed to help you organize priorities, track habits, and execute your day without backlog clutter
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingNot given Free plan: $0 with unlimited tasks, top priorities, permanent reminders, accomplishment history, and yearly goals with local storage. Pro Cloud: $9.99/month (monthly billing) or $3.33/month billed annually at $39.99/year, saving 66.7%. Todoal Lifetime Pro is an upcoming one-time payment option for $
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
  • Unlimited daily tasks and top priorities
  • Permanent reminders for recurring daily habits with automatic morning reset
  • Yearly goals dashboard to connect daily tasks with long-term ambitions
  • Future date planning to schedule tasks on calendar dates without crowding today's list
  • Cloud synchronization across multiple devices (Pro Cloud)
  • Automated cloud backup and data recovery (Pro Cloud)
  • Timezone-aware morning and evening email digests (Pro Cloud)
  • Empty Day Kickoff prompt to help intentionally architect your day
  • Distraction-free workspace with no ads or nested sub-levels
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
  • Ruthless prioritization constraint forces focus on high-leverage outcomes instead of endless task collection
  • Minimalist design without the bloat of enterprise project management suites
  • Separates immediate urgent actions from routine habits so you always know what to tackle
  • Sustainable planning workflow built for individuals managing their own time without complex team coordination
  • Permanent reminders eliminate mental load of remembering repeated daily habits and routines
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes02
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 −4 (down) since last check6 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)240
Referring domains (Majestic)230

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