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Lazy vs OmniFocus

Lazy logo

Lazy

Software

Simple task management that actually works

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OmniFocus logo

OmniFocus

Software

Professional-grade task management for power users

From
$99.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Lazy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Lazy access restricted behind extended waitlist; OmniFocus exclusive to Apple ecosystem with no Windows or Android support
  • They diverge on capability: Lazy covers Today focus, OmniFocus covers Custom perspectives.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lazy and OmniFocus actually diverge.

Attributes where Lazy and OmniFocus differ
AttributeLazyOmniFocus
Starting priceFree$99.99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOSmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, Web
Founded20191989

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 Lazy

  • Today focus
  • Simple task lists
  • Natural language input
  • Widgets
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Calendar
  • iCloud sync
  • Cloud deployment

Only in OmniFocus

  • Custom perspectives
  • Review mode
  • Forecast view
  • Tags
  • Automation
  • Apple Calendar
  • Siri
  • OmniPlan

Both cover

  • Shortcuts
  • Ios support
  • Macos support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Lazy

  • Productivitynot OmniFocus
  • Collaborationnot OmniFocus
  • Task managementnot OmniFocus
  • Organizationnot OmniFocus

OmniFocus

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

OmniFocus

  • Exclusive to Apple ecosystem with no Windows or Android support
  • No collaboration features make it unsuitable for team task management or delegation
  • Setting up repeating tasks is cumbersome with multiple configuration options
  • Lacks AI-powered features for advanced project management, load balancing, or contextual awareness

Pricing, plan by plan

Lazy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited tasks
    • Today focus
    • Basic lists
  • Pro$4/month
    • Recurring tasks
    • Calendar sync
    • Themes

OmniFocus

$99.99/year
  • Subscription$99.99/year
    • All Pro features
    • Web access
    • Cloud sync
  • Standard (Perpetual)$74.99/one-time
    • Basic task management
    • Projects and contexts
    • Perspectives
  • Pro (Perpetual)$149.99/one-time
    • Custom perspectives
    • Advanced automation
    • Plugins support

Which should you pick?

Choose Lazy if

  • You need today focus.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS.
  • You also want simple task lists.
Lazy review

Choose OmniFocus if

  • You need custom perspectives.
  • You work on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, Web.
  • You also want review mode.
OmniFocus review

Questions people ask

Is Lazy or OmniFocus better?
Neither clearly leads. Lazy starts at Free and OmniFocus at $99.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lazy or OmniFocus?
Lazy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Lazy and $99.99/year for OmniFocus.
Does Lazy or OmniFocus run on more platforms?
Lazy runs on Web, iOS. OmniFocus runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, Web.
Can I use Lazy for free?
Yes. Lazy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OmniFocus starts at $99.99/year.
What is Lazy best used for?
Lazy is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what OmniFocus is typically brought in for.
What can Lazy do that OmniFocus cannot?
Lazy covers Today focus, Simple task lists, Natural language input, Widgets. OmniFocus covers Custom perspectives, Review mode, Forecast view, Tags. Both handle Shortcuts, Ios support, Macos support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lazy: 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.

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OmniFocus: Does OmniFocus offer a free tier?

No, OmniFocus does not offer a free tier. It requires purchase or subscription: $99.99/year subscription or one-time perpetual licenses at $74.99 (Standard) or $149.99 (Pro).

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OmniFocus: What is the free trial period for OmniFocus?

OmniFocus offers a 14-day free trial allowing full access to all features before requiring payment.

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OmniFocus: What platforms does OmniFocus support?

OmniFocus is exclusive to Apple ecosystem: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and web access. Not available on Windows or Android.

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OmniFocus: Can teams collaborate in OmniFocus?

No, OmniFocus lacks collaboration features and is designed as a solo task management tool. Users cannot delegate tasks, share projects, or assign work to team members.

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OmniFocus: Does OmniFocus support Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology?

Yes, OmniFocus is built specifically to support GTD with projects, contexts (tags), folders, perspectives, and a focus view for prioritization. It includes weekly review support and automation features.

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