Software · head to head
Akiflow vs Lazy
The short version
- Only Lazy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Akiflow no native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats; Lazy access restricted behind extended waitlist
- They diverge on capability: Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Lazy covers Today focus.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Akiflow and Lazy actually diverge.
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 Akiflow
- Universal inbox
- Time blocking
- Command bar
- Drag-and-drop scheduling
- Recurring tasks
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Todoist
Only in Lazy
- Today focus
- Simple task lists
- Natural language input
- Widgets
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Calendar
- Shortcuts
- iCloud sync
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- English language support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Akiflow
- Productivity
- Collaboration
- Task management
- Organization
Lazy
- Productivity
- Collaboration
- Task management
- Organization
Both are used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Akiflow
- No native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats
- Mobile app integrations limited to 7 native apps compared to 30+ on desktop and web versions
- Designed for individual users only with no team collaboration features or shared workspaces
- No native project management capabilities to group related tasks or track project-level progress
- Limited task-to-event conversion functionality restricting workflow flexibility
Lazy
- Access restricted behind extended waitlist
- Mobile app read-only, limiting full-time mobile use
- Slow product development cycle with limited feature updates
- Customer support difficult to reach with poor ticketing system
Pricing, plan by plan
Akiflow
$19/month- Pro$34/month
- Universal task inbox from 30+ apps
- Time blocking with calendar integration
- Aki AI assistant
- Pro Annual$19/month
- Universal task inbox from 30+ apps
- Time blocking with calendar integration
- Aki AI assistant
Lazy
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- Today focus
- Basic lists
- Pro$4/month
- Recurring tasks
- Calendar sync
- Themes
Which should you pick?
Choose Akiflow if
- You need universal inbox.
- You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- You also want time blocking.
Choose Lazy if
- You need today focus.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS.
- You also want simple task lists.
Questions people ask
- Is Akiflow or Lazy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Akiflow starts at $19/month and Lazy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Akiflow or Lazy?
- Lazy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Akiflow and Free for Lazy.
- Does Akiflow or Lazy run on more platforms?
- Akiflow runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Lazy runs on Web, iOS.
- Can I use Lazy for free?
- Yes. Lazy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Akiflow starts at $19/month.
- What is Akiflow best used for?
- Akiflow is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization.
- What can Akiflow do that Lazy cannot?
- Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Time blocking, Command bar, Drag-and-drop scheduling. Lazy covers Today focus, Simple task lists, Natural language input, Widgets. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support, English language support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Akiflow: Does Akiflow offer a free trial?
Yes, Akiflow provides a 7-day free trial with full feature access and no credit card required initially, though credit card details are needed to start. You can extend the trial to 14 days by booking a 1:1 onboarding call with the team.
SourceLazy: What integrations does Lazy support?
Lazy integrates with Notion for direct content capture, includes GPT integration for AI-powered note analysis, and supports content clipping from articles, Twitter, videos, and other web sources.
SourceAkiflow: What apps does Akiflow integrate with?
Akiflow has native integrations with 18+ apps including Slack, Gmail, Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Zoom, Google Calendar, Trello, Todoist, Jira, GitHub, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. It also connects with 9,000 additional apps through Zapier and IFTTT.
SourceAkiflow: Can I use Akiflow offline?
The desktop app for Mac and Windows supports offline mode, allowing you to work without an internet connection and automatically syncing all changes once you reconnect.
SourceAkiflow: Does Akiflow support team collaboration?
No, Akiflow is designed exclusively for individual power users. There are no team plans, no enterprise tier, and no freemium option. Users can share availability with others via email links but cannot collaborate directly within the app.
SourceAkiflow: What devices can I use Akiflow on?
Akiflow is available on Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android with real-time syncing across all platforms. Mobile apps provide task capture, schedule viewing, and Siri integration on iOS.
SourceAkiflow: How much does Akiflow cost?
Akiflow costs $34/month billed monthly or $19/month billed annually ($228/year). There is no free plan, only a 7-day trial. Students, researchers, and healthcare workers can apply for discounts.
SourceRelated pages
Keep looking
Other head to heads
- Akiflow vs Todoist
- Akiflow vs Things 3
- Akiflow vs OmniFocus 3
- Akiflow vs Brain.fm
- Akiflow vs TickTick
- Akiflow vs Any.do
- Akiflow vs Focus@Will
- Akiflow vs Forest
- Akiflow vs Google Workspace
- Akiflow vs Hubstaff
- Akiflow vs Remember The Milk
- Akiflow vs Structured
- Akiflow vs Tana
- Akiflow vs Time Doctor
- Akiflow vs 7-Zip
- Akiflow vs Bear
- Akiflow vs Bear Notes
- Akiflow vs BoldSign
- Lazy vs Todoist
- Lazy vs Things 3
- Lazy vs OmniFocus 3
- Lazy vs Brain.fm
- Lazy vs TickTick
- Lazy vs Any.do
- Lazy vs Focus@Will
- Lazy vs Forest
- Lazy vs Google Workspace
- Lazy vs Hubstaff
- Lazy vs Remember The Milk
- Lazy vs Structured
- Lazy vs Tana
- Lazy vs Time Doctor
- Lazy vs 7-Zip
- Lazy vs Bear
- Lazy vs Bear Notes
- Lazy vs BoldSign


