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Affinity Designer vs OmniFocus 3

Affinity Designer logo

Affinity Designer

Software

Professional graphic design software for everyone

From
$69.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OmniFocus 3 logo

OmniFocus 3

Software

Professional task management for complex workflows

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Affinity Designer sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024); OmniFocus 3 apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app
  • They diverge on capability: Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Affinity Designer and OmniFocus 3 actually diverge.

Attributes where Affinity Designer and OmniFocus 3 differ
AttributeAffinity DesignerOmniFocus 3
Starting price$69.99/one-time$39.99/year
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWindows, Macos, IosMacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web
Founded19941993

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Affinity Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Gradient tools
  • Typography
  • Pixel-perfect editing
  • Artboards
  • Symbols
  • Non-destructive effects

Only in OmniFocus 3

  • GTD-based task organization
  • Projects and subprojects
  • Contexts and tags
  • Custom perspectives
  • Automation
  • Quick entry
  • Sync across devices
  • Deferred and due dates

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Affinity Designer

  • Logo designnot OmniFocus 3
  • Vector illustrationnot OmniFocus 3
  • Icon designnot OmniFocus 3
  • Brandingnot OmniFocus 3

OmniFocus 3

  • Getting Things Done style task and project management on Apple devicesnot Affinity Designer
  • Capturing tasks with contexts, defer dates and review cyclesnot Affinity Designer
  • Syncing a personal task database across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Watchnot Affinity Designer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Affinity Designer

  • Sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)

OmniFocus 3

  • Apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app
  • Web access is not included with a perpetual licence and costs an extra $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year
  • The Pro perpetual licence costs $149.99 against $74.99 for Standard
  • Future major upgrades are a paid discount rather than free for perpetual licence holders
  • The $99.99 per year subscription is the only option that bundles Pro plus web access

Pricing, plan by plan

Affinity Designer

$69.99/one-time
  • Standard$69.99/one-time
    • Full version
    • All features
    • Lifetime updates

OmniFocus 3

$39.99/year
  • Standard$39.99/year
    • Mac and iOS apps
    • Cloud sync
    • Core features
  • Pro$99.99/year
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced automation
    • Perspective management

Which should you pick?

Choose Affinity Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Affinity Designer review

Choose OmniFocus 3 if

  • You need gtd-based task organization.
  • You work on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web.
  • You also want projects and subprojects.
OmniFocus 3 review

Questions people ask

Is Affinity Designer or OmniFocus 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time and OmniFocus 3 at $39.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Affinity Designer or OmniFocus 3?
Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time and OmniFocus 3 at $39.99/year.
Does Affinity Designer or OmniFocus 3 run on more platforms?
Affinity Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Ios. OmniFocus 3 runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web.
What is Affinity Designer best used for?
Affinity Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, branding. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what OmniFocus 3 is typically brought in for.
What can Affinity Designer do that OmniFocus 3 cannot?
Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Gradient tools, Typography. OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization, Projects and subprojects, Contexts and tags, Custom perspectives.
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