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Coggle vs OmniFocus 3

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Coggle

Productivity

Simple, Fast, and Powerful Mind Maps. Just Coggle it!

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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OmniFocus 3

Productivity

Professional task management for complex workflows

From
$74.99/mo
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Coggle has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Coggle free plan limited to 3 private diagrams; upgrade required for more private diagrams; 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
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Coggle and OmniFocus 3 actually diverge.

Attributes where Coggle and OmniFocus 3 differ
AttributeCoggleOmniFocus 3
Starting priceFree$74.99/mo
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebMacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web
FoundedUnknown1993

Identical on both: 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 Coggle

Nothing recorded that OmniFocus 3 does not also cover.

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.

Coggle

  • Real-time team collaboration on diagramsnot OmniFocus 3
  • Mind mapping and visual brainstormingnot OmniFocus 3
  • Process documentation and flowchartsnot OmniFocus 3
  • Project planning visualizationnot OmniFocus 3

OmniFocus 3

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

Where each one falls short

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

Coggle

  • Free plan limited to 3 private diagrams; upgrade required for more private diagrams
  • Organisation plan requires per-member billing with minimum 3-member commitment
  • Enterprise pricing requires email inquiry with no published rates

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

Coggle

Free
  • Free ForeverFree
    • 3 private diagrams
    • Unlimited public diagrams
    • Real-time collaboration
  • Awesome$5/month
    • Unlimited private diagrams
    • Advanced formatting options
    • Full chat history
  • Organisation$8/month
    • SAML Single Sign On
    • Separate personal workspace
    • Consolidated billing

OmniFocus 3

$74.99/mo
  • Standard License$74.99/mo
    • Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro access
    • All 4.x updates included
    • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Pro License$149.99/mo
    • Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro access
    • All 4.x updates included
    • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Subscription (all platforms + web)$99.99/year
    • Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, web access
    • All Pro features
  • Web-only Subscription$4.99/month
    • Web access only

Which should you pick?

Choose Coggle if

  • You want to start without paying.
Coggle 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 Coggle or OmniFocus 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Coggle starts at Free and OmniFocus 3 at $74.99/mo, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Coggle or OmniFocus 3?
Coggle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Coggle and $74.99/mo for OmniFocus 3.
Does Coggle or OmniFocus 3 run on more platforms?
Coggle runs on Web. OmniFocus 3 runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web.
Can I use Coggle for free?
Yes. Coggle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OmniFocus 3 starts at $74.99/mo.
What is Coggle best used for?
Coggle is most often used for real-time team collaboration on diagrams, mind mapping and visual brainstorming, process documentation and flowcharts, project planning visualization. Of those, real-time team collaboration on diagrams and mind mapping and visual brainstorming are not what OmniFocus 3 is typically brought in for.
What can Coggle do that OmniFocus 3 cannot?
OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization, Projects and subprojects, Contexts and tags, Custom perspectives.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Coggle: How much does Coggle cost?

Coggle offers a free plan forever for up to 3 private diagrams and unlimited public diagrams. Awesome plan costs $5/month for unlimited private diagrams. Organisation plan costs $8 per member per month with team administration features and SAML SSO.

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OmniFocus 3: How much does OmniFocus cost?

OmniFocus offers perpetual licenses at $74.99 (Standard) or $149.99 (Pro) for one-time purchase, or subscriptions at $99.99/year for all platforms plus web, or $4.99/month for web-only access.

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Coggle: Is there a free version of Coggle?

Yes, Coggle Free Forever is available at no cost and includes 3 private diagrams, unlimited public diagrams, real-time collaboration, and PDF/image export capabilities.

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OmniFocus 3: Does OmniFocus offer a free trial?

OmniFocus includes a 14-day free trial for download, and a 30-day money-back guarantee applies to perpetual licenses.

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Coggle: What does Coggle charge for enterprise plans?

Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting [email protected]. No published rates are available on the pricing page.

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OmniFocus 3: What platforms does a single OmniFocus license cover?

A single OmniFocus perpetual license includes access across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.

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Coggle: Can multiple team members use one Coggle account?

All plans include real-time collaboration. The Organisation plan ($8/member/month) adds SAML SSO, separate workspaces, and consolidated billing for team administration.

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