Software · head to head
LiquidPlanner vs Sunsama
The short version
- Each has a real cost: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; Sunsama pricing is higher than some competitor daily planners at $17+ per month
- They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Sunsama covers Daily planning ritual.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and Sunsama actually diverge.
| Attribute | LiquidPlanner | Sunsama |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $17/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2006 | 2016 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 LiquidPlanner
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Time tracking
- Analytics
- Jira
- Salesforce
- SOC 2
Only in Sunsama
- Daily planning ritual
- Task timeboxing
- Shutdown routine
- Focus mode
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Todoist
- Asana
Both cover
- Workload management
- Slack
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
LiquidPlanner
- Productivitynot Sunsama
- Collaborationnot Sunsama
- Task managementnot Sunsama
- Organizationnot Sunsama
Sunsama
- Schedulingnot LiquidPlanner
- Appointment bookingnot LiquidPlanner
- Time trackingnot LiquidPlanner
- Resource managementnot LiquidPlanner
- Team coordinationnot LiquidPlanner
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
LiquidPlanner
- Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up
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
LiquidPlanner
On request- Essentials$15/month
- Project management
- Basic scheduling
- Professional$25/month
- Predictive scheduling
- Resource management
- Analytics
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 LiquidPlanner if
- You need predictive scheduling.
- You also want resource management.
Choose Sunsama if
- You need daily planning ritual.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want task timeboxing.
Questions people ask
- Is LiquidPlanner or Sunsama better?
- Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner starts at On request and Sunsama at $17/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LiquidPlanner or Sunsama?
- LiquidPlanner starts at On request and Sunsama at $17/month.
- Does LiquidPlanner or Sunsama run on more platforms?
- LiquidPlanner runs on Web. Sunsama runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
- LiquidPlanner 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 LiquidPlanner do that Sunsama cannot?
- LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Time tracking, Analytics. Sunsama covers Daily planning ritual, Task timeboxing, Shutdown routine, Focus mode. Both handle Workload management, Slack, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceSunsama: 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.
SourceSunsama: 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.
SourceSunsama: 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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