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Affinity vs Remember The Milk

Affinity logo

Affinity

Software

Relationship intelligence platform for professionals

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Remember The Milk logo

Remember The Milk

Software

The smart to-do app for busy people

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Remember The Milk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Affinity built specifically for private capital firms, so it is not a general purpose CRM; Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
  • They diverge on capability: Affinity covers Contact management, Remember The Milk covers Smart lists.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Affinity and Remember The Milk actually diverge.

Attributes where Affinity and Remember The Milk differ
AttributeAffinityRemember The Milk
Starting price$49/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
Founded20132004

Identical on both: 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

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Intelligence engine
  • Relationship mapping
  • Integration aggregation
  • Gmail
  • LinkedIn
  • Crunchbase

Only in Remember The Milk

  • Smart lists
  • Location reminders
  • Task sharing
  • Advanced search
  • Subtasks
  • Google Calendar
  • Evernote
  • Twitter

Both cover

  • Outlook
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Affinity

  • Deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equitynot Remember The Milk
  • Automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship recordsnot Remember The Milk
  • Finding warm introductions through existing relationship networksnot Remember The Milk
  • Investor relations and fundraising trackingnot Remember The Milk
  • Portfolio company support and reportingnot Remember The Milk

Remember The Milk

  • Schedulingnot Affinity
  • Appointment bookingnot Affinity
  • Time trackingnot Affinity
  • Resource managementnot Affinity
  • Team coordinationnot Affinity

Where each one falls short

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

Affinity

  • Built specifically for private capital firms, so it is not a general purpose CRM
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo

Remember The Milk

  • Interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
  • Limited mobile app features compared to desktop version
  • No advanced project management features like Gantt charts or timeline views

Pricing, plan by plan

Affinity

$49/month
  • Pro$49/month
    • Contact management
    • Deal tracking
    • Intelligence
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced customization
    • Dedicated support

Remember The Milk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Task creation and organization
    • Basic reminders
    • List sharing
  • Pro$39.99/year
    • All free features
    • Advanced sorting
    • Attachments

Which should you pick?

Choose Affinity if

  • You need contact management.
  • You also want deal tracking.

Choose Remember The Milk if

  • You need smart lists.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want location reminders.

Questions people ask

Is Affinity or Remember The Milk better?
Neither clearly leads. Affinity starts at $49/month and Remember The Milk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Affinity or Remember The Milk?
Remember The Milk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Affinity and Free for Remember The Milk.
Does Affinity or Remember The Milk run on more platforms?
Affinity runs on Web. Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Remember The Milk for free?
Yes. Remember The Milk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Affinity starts at $49/month.
What is Affinity best used for?
Affinity is most often used for deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equity, automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship records, finding warm introductions through existing relationship networks, investor relations and fundraising tracking. Of those, deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equity and automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship records are not what Remember The Milk is typically brought in for.
What can Affinity do that Remember The Milk cannot?
Affinity covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Intelligence engine, Relationship mapping. Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search. Both handle Outlook, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Remember The Milk: Is there a free version of Remember The Milk?

Yes. Remember The Milk is free to download and use with core features like task creation, lists, reminders, and basic sharing. A Pro subscription at $39.99 annually unlocks advanced features like advanced sorting, attachments, and Apple Watch support.

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Remember The Milk: What devices and platforms does Remember The Milk support?

Remember The Milk is available across desktop, mobile, web, and wearable platforms with native applications, ensuring tasks remain synchronized across all devices.

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Remember The Milk: Can I share tasks with others in Remember The Milk?

Yes, Remember The Milk allows you to share lists and assign tasks to others to coordinate work and get things done faster.

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Remember The Milk: Does Remember The Milk integrate with other apps?

Yes, Remember The Milk integrates natively with Gmail, Google Calendar, Evernote, and Zapier, allowing you to capture tasks from multiple sources.

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