Software · head to head
Mendeley vs Remember The Milk
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Mendeley free plan is capped at 2GB storage; unlimited storage requires the MAX plan at $14.99/month or $165/year; Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mendeley and Remember The Milk actually diverge.
| Attribute | Mendeley | Remember The Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | Unknown | 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 Mendeley
Nothing recorded that Remember The Milk does not also cover.
Only in Remember The Milk
- Smart lists
- Location reminders
- Task sharing
- Advanced search
- Subtasks
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Evernote
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mendeley
No use cases recorded yet. See the Mendeley review.
Remember The Milk
- Schedulingnot Mendeley
- Appointment bookingnot Mendeley
- Time trackingnot Mendeley
- Resource managementnot Mendeley
- Team coordinationnot Mendeley
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mendeley
- Free plan is capped at 2GB storage; unlimited storage requires the MAX plan at $14.99/month or $165/year
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
Mendeley
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Mendeley review.
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 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 Mendeley or Remember The Milk better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mendeley 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, Mendeley or Remember The Milk?
- Mendeley starts at Free and Remember The Milk at Free.
- Does Mendeley or Remember The Milk run on more platforms?
- Mendeley runs on Web. Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Mendeley for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Mendeley do that Remember The Milk cannot?
- Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Remember 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.
SourceRelated pages
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