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Akiflow vs RowShare

Akiflow logo

Akiflow

Productivity

The ultimate time blocking platform

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RowShare logo

RowShare

Productivity

Shared online table where each contributor sees only their own rows

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Akiflow no native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats; RowShare it is a table rather than a spreadsheet, so the formula and analysis capability people expect from Excel is not there, and anything requiring modelling or charting has to be exported and finished elsewhere.
  • They diverge on capability: Akiflow covers Universal inbox, RowShare covers Row-level permissions.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Akiflow and RowShare actually diverge.

Attributes where Akiflow and RowShare differ
AttributeAkiflowRowShare
Starting price$19/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2020Unknown

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

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 RowShare

  • Row-level permissions
  • Column-level permissions
  • Typed columns
  • Forms
  • Automatic reminders
  • Microsoft Teams integration
  • Zapier connections
  • Excel import and export

What people use each for

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

Akiflow

  • Productivitynot RowShare
  • Collaborationnot RowShare
  • Task managementnot RowShare
  • Organizationnot RowShare

RowShare

  • Collecting a recurring return such as timesheets, budget lines or stock counts where contributors must not see each other's entries.not Akiflow
  • Replacing an emailed spreadsheet that one person consolidates by hand at the end of every month.not Akiflow
  • A shared list where some columns belong to the contributor and others are only for the administrator.not Akiflow
  • A structured departmental table inside Microsoft Teams that does not warrant a full database or a heavier platform licence.not Akiflow

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

RowShare

  • It is a table rather than a spreadsheet, so the formula and analysis capability people expect from Excel is not there, and anything requiring modelling or charting has to be exported and finished elsewhere.
  • It is a small independent product, so putting a recurring business process on it means a single vendor decision can end that process, and unlike the larger alternatives there is no ecosystem or partner network to fall back on.
  • Integration is largely through Zapier rather than deep native connectors, which adds an intermediary service, another subscription and another place for a data flow to fail silently.
  • The niche it occupies is increasingly covered by list tools included in Microsoft 365, so the purchase has to be justified against something the organisation may already be paying for and already administers.
  • Licensing in this category is per user, so if contributors need accounts rather than form links, an occasional contributor costs the same per head as a daily one, and it is worth confirming which model applies before planning a rollout.

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

RowShare

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the RowShare review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Akiflow if

  • You need universal inbox.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want time blocking.
Akiflow review

Choose RowShare if

  • You need row-level permissions.
  • You also want column-level permissions.
RowShare review

Questions people ask

Is Akiflow or RowShare better?
Neither clearly leads. Akiflow starts at $19/month and RowShare at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Akiflow or RowShare?
Akiflow starts at $19/month and RowShare at On request.
Does Akiflow or RowShare run on more platforms?
Akiflow runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. RowShare runs on Web.
What is Akiflow best used for?
Akiflow is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what RowShare is typically brought in for.
What can Akiflow do that RowShare cannot?
Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Time blocking, Command bar, Drag-and-drop scheduling. RowShare covers Row-level permissions, Column-level permissions, Typed columns, Forms.

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.

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RowShare: How is this different from a shared spreadsheet?

Sharing is per row rather than per file. Everyone works in one table, and each person sees only their own rows, which removes the consolidation step rather than speeding it up.

Akiflow: 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.

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RowShare: Can I get my data out?

Tables export to Excel and CSV, so the data itself moves. The permission structure, forms and reminders that made the process work do not, so an exit means rebuilding the workflow.

Akiflow: 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.

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RowShare: Is it a database?

No. It is a permissioned table with typed columns, not a relational store you can query, so it collects structured data rather than modelling it.

Akiflow: 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.

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RowShare: Who is behind it?

A French vendor with named enterprise customers. It is a small company, so weigh continuity carefully before making it the home of a process you expect to run for years.

Akiflow: 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.

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Akiflow: 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.

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