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OmniFocus 3 vs Streak

OmniFocus 3 logo

OmniFocus 3

Productivity

Professional task management for complex workflows

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Streak logo

Streak

Productivity

CRM superpowers for Gmail

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Streak has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Streak the free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • They diverge on capability: OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization, Streak covers Pipeline management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where OmniFocus 3 and Streak differ
AttributeOmniFocus 3Streak
Starting price$39.99/yearFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMacOS, IOS, IPadOS, WebWeb
CategoryProductivityUnknown
Founded19932011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 OmniFocus 3

  • GTD-based task organization
  • Projects and subprojects
  • Contexts and tags
  • Custom perspectives
  • Quick entry
  • Sync across devices
  • Deferred and due dates

Only in Streak

  • Pipeline management
  • Email tracking
  • Document tracking
  • Live engagement metrics
  • Gmail
  • Outlook
  • Google Sheets
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Automation

What people use each for

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

OmniFocus 3

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

Streak

  • Managing sales pipelines directly inside Gmailnot OmniFocus 3
  • Tracking email opens and running mail merges from an inboxnot OmniFocus 3

Where each one falls short

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

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

Streak

  • The free tier is email tools only, with pipelines, contact records and automation all requiring the Pro plan
  • Free mail merge is capped at 50 a day
  • The entry paid plan is $49 per user per month, which is high for a CRM that lives inside Gmail
  • Integrations require a paid plan

Pricing, plan by plan

OmniFocus 3

$39.99/year
  • Standard$39.99/year
    • Mac and iOS apps
    • Cloud sync
    • Core features
  • Pro$99.99/year
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced automation
    • Perspective management

Streak

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic CRM
    • Pipeline management
  • Professional$10/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Email tracking
    • Automation
  • Business$50/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Streak if

  • You need pipeline management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want email tracking.
Streak review

Questions people ask

Is OmniFocus 3 or Streak better?
Neither clearly leads. OmniFocus 3 starts at $39.99/year and Streak at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OmniFocus 3 or Streak?
Streak has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $39.99/year for OmniFocus 3 and Free for Streak.
Does OmniFocus 3 or Streak run on more platforms?
OmniFocus 3 runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web. Streak runs on Web.
Can I use Streak for free?
Yes. Streak has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OmniFocus 3 starts at $39.99/year.
What is OmniFocus 3 best used for?
OmniFocus 3 is most often used for getting things done style task and project management on apple devices, capturing tasks with contexts, defer dates and review cycles, syncing a personal task database across mac, iphone, ipad and watch. Of those, getting things done style task and project management on apple devices and capturing tasks with contexts, defer dates and review cycles are not what Streak is typically brought in for.
What can OmniFocus 3 do that Streak cannot?
OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization, Projects and subprojects, Contexts and tags, Custom perspectives. Streak covers Pipeline management, Email tracking, Document tracking, Live engagement metrics. Both handle Automation.
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