Software · head to head
Lazy vs Remember The Milk
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Lazy access restricted behind extended waitlist; Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- They diverge on capability: Lazy covers Today focus, Remember The Milk covers Smart lists.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Lazy and Remember The Milk actually diverge.
| Attribute | Lazy | Remember The Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | 2019 | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
- Shortcuts
- iCloud sync
Only in Remember The Milk
- Smart lists
- Location reminders
- Task sharing
- Advanced search
- Subtasks
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Evernote
Both cover
- Ios support
- Macos support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Lazy
- Productivitynot Remember The Milk
- Collaborationnot Remember The Milk
- Task managementnot Remember The Milk
- Organizationnot Remember The Milk
Remember The Milk
- 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
Remember The Milk
- Interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- Limited mobile app features compared to desktop version
- No advanced project management features like Gantt charts or timeline views
Pricing, plan by plan
Lazy
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- Today focus
- Basic lists
- Pro$4/month
- Recurring tasks
- Calendar sync
- Themes
Remember The Milk
Free- FreeFree
- Task creation and organization
- Basic reminders
- List sharing
- Pro$39.99/year
- All free features
- Advanced sorting
- Attachments
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.
Choose Remember The Milk if
- You need smart lists.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want location reminders.
Questions people ask
- Is Lazy or Remember The Milk better?
- Neither clearly leads. Lazy starts at Free and Remember The Milk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Lazy or Remember The Milk?
- Lazy starts at Free and Remember The Milk at Free.
- Does Lazy or Remember The Milk run on more platforms?
- Lazy runs on Web, iOS. Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Lazy for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Remember The Milk is typically brought in for.
- What can Lazy do that Remember The Milk cannot?
- Lazy covers Today focus, Simple task lists, Natural language input, Widgets. Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search. Both handle 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.
SourceRemember The Milk: Is there a free version of Remember The Milk?
Yes. Remember The Milk is free to download and use with core features like task creation, lists, reminders, and basic sharing. A Pro subscription at $39.99 annually unlocks advanced features like advanced sorting, attachments, and Apple Watch support.
SourceRemember The Milk: What devices and platforms does Remember The Milk support?
Remember The Milk is available across desktop, mobile, web, and wearable platforms with native applications, ensuring tasks remain synchronized across all devices.
SourceRemember The Milk: Can I share tasks with others in Remember The Milk?
Yes, Remember The Milk allows you to share lists and assign tasks to others to coordinate work and get things done faster.
SourceRemember The Milk: Does Remember The Milk integrate with other apps?
Yes, Remember The Milk integrates natively with Gmail, Google Calendar, Evernote, and Zapier, allowing you to capture tasks from multiple sources.
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