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Akiflow vs Sunsama

Akiflow logo

Akiflow

Productivity

The ultimate time blocking platform

From
$19/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sunsama logo

Sunsama

Project Management

The daily planner for busy professionals

From
$17/month
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; Sunsama pricing is higher than some competitor daily planners at $17+ per month
  • They diverge on capability: Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Sunsama covers Daily planning ritual.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Akiflow and Sunsama actually diverge.

Attributes where Akiflow and Sunsama differ
AttributeAkiflowSunsama
Starting price$19/month$17/month
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryProductivityProject Management
Founded20202016

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

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
  • Notion
  • SSO
  • GDPR

Only in Sunsama

  • Daily planning ritual
  • Task timeboxing
  • Workload management
  • Shutdown routine
  • Focus mode
  • Macos support
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Todoist
  • Asana
  • Trello
  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Akiflow

  • Productivitynot Sunsama
  • Collaborationnot Sunsama
  • Task managementnot Sunsama
  • Organizationnot Sunsama

Sunsama

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

Sunsama

  • Pricing is higher than some competitor daily planners at $17+ per month
  • Requires consistent daily engagement with the planning ritual to be effective
  • Limited customization of the daily planning framework compared to more flexible task managers

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

Sunsama

$17/month
  • Pro Plan (Annual)$17/month
    • Unlimited usage
    • Unlimited integrations
    • AI + MCP + Zapier support
  • Pro Plan (Monthly)$22/month
    • Unlimited usage
    • Unlimited integrations
    • AI + MCP + Zapier support

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 Sunsama if

  • You need daily planning ritual.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want task timeboxing.
Sunsama review

Questions people ask

Is Akiflow or Sunsama better?
Neither clearly leads. Akiflow starts at $19/month and Sunsama at $17/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Akiflow or Sunsama?
Akiflow starts at $19/month and Sunsama at $17/month.
Does Akiflow or Sunsama run on more platforms?
Akiflow runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Sunsama runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Sunsama is typically brought in for.
What can Akiflow do that Sunsama cannot?
Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Time blocking, Command bar, Drag-and-drop scheduling. Sunsama covers Daily planning ritual, Task timeboxing, Workload management, Shutdown routine. Both handle Google Calendar, Outlook, Todoist, Asana.

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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Sunsama: What is the pricing for Sunsama and is there a free trial?

Sunsama costs $17 per month when billed yearly or $22 per month when billed monthly. A 14-day free trial is available without requiring a credit card.

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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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Sunsama: What task management tools does Sunsama integrate with?

Sunsama integrates with Asana, Todoist, Trello, Jira, Linear, Monday.com, Notion, ClickUp, GitHub, and Google Tasks, allowing you to pull tasks from these services into your daily plan.

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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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Sunsama: Can Sunsama sync with my calendar?

Yes, Sunsama is bidirectionally synced with Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and iCloud Calendar, creating a unified view of your schedule and daily commitments.

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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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Sunsama: Does Sunsama have a mobile app?

Yes, Sunsama is available as a mobile app on both iOS and Android through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store for managing your daily plan on the go.

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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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