Software · head to head
Paymo vs Structured
The short version
- Only Structured has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Paymo every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90; Structured no monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
- They diverge on capability: Paymo covers Task management, Structured covers Visual timeline.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Paymo and Structured actually diverge.
| Attribute | Paymo | Structured |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Desktop | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch |
| Founded | 2008 | 2020 |
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 Paymo
- Task management
- Time tracking
- Invoicing
- Gantt charts
- Resource scheduling
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Zapier
Only in Structured
- Visual timeline
- Time blocking
- Calendar integration
- Widgets
- Recurring tasks
- Apple Calendar
- Google Calendar
- Apple Reminders
Both cover
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Paymo
- Project management with time tracking and invoicing for agenciesnot Structured
- Tracking billable hours and project profitabilitynot Structured
Structured
- Productivitynot Paymo
- Collaborationnot Paymo
- Task managementnot Paymo
- Organizationnot Paymo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Paymo
- Every advertised price rises after 3 months, with Plus going from $10.90 to $15.90 per user and Pro from $16.90 to $23.90
- The free plan allows 1 user, 1 client and 2 projects
- The Solo plan is still capped at 3 clients and 5 projects
- Gantt charts, task dependencies and scheduling require the Plus plan
- Integrations are excluded from both the free and Solo plans
Structured
- No monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
- Cannot export to Excel, PDF, or other printable formats; only JSON export available on Apple devices
- Calendar import requires Pro subscription (except on web where free import is available)
- Android and web versions significantly lag behind iOS version in features and performance
- One-way calendar sync only; cannot export Structured tasks back to Google Calendar or other external calendar apps
Pricing, plan by plan
Paymo
On request- FreeFree
- 1 user
- Basic features
- Starter$4.95/month
- Time tracking
- Kanban
- Invoicing
Structured
Free- FreeFree
- Timeline tasks and all-day tasks
- Task subtasks and notes
- Icons and color coding
- Pro$null/month or year or lifetime
- Structured AI for smart planning
- Calendar and reminders import
- Recurring tasks
Which should you pick?
Choose Paymo if
- You need task management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop.
- You also want time tracking.
Choose Structured if
- You need visual timeline.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
- You also want time blocking.
Questions people ask
- Is Paymo or Structured better?
- Neither clearly leads. Paymo starts at On request and Structured at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Paymo or Structured?
- Structured has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Paymo and Free for Structured.
- Does Paymo or Structured run on more platforms?
- Paymo runs on Web, Ios, Android, Desktop. Structured runs on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch.
- Can I use Structured for free?
- Yes. Structured has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paymo starts at On request.
- What is Paymo best used for?
- Paymo is most often used for project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies, tracking billable hours and project profitability. Of those, project management with time tracking and invoicing for agencies and tracking billable hours and project profitability are not what Structured is typically brought in for.
- What can Paymo do that Structured cannot?
- Paymo covers Task management, Time tracking, Invoicing, Gantt charts. Structured covers Visual timeline, Time blocking, Calendar integration, Widgets. Both handle Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Structured: Is Structured free to use?
Yes, Structured has a free tier that includes timeline tasks, all-day tasks, inbox tasks, subtasks, notes, icons, color coding, drag and drop, and calendar import on web (though calendar import requires Pro on iOS/Android). The app is free to download on iOS, Android, Mac, and web.
SourceStructured: What does Structured Pro cost and what features does it add?
Structured Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase for $99.99 USD. Pro adds Structured AI, calendar import and reminders import (on iOS/Android), recurring tasks, replan functionality, custom notifications, and custom color palettes.
SourceStructured: Can I import my Google Calendar into Structured?
Yes, Structured supports importing calendars from Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On iOS, it connects through Apple Calendar compatibility. On Android and web, you authenticate with your Google account and select which calendars to sync. This feature requires a Structured Pro subscription.
SourceStructured: Can I export my tasks from Structured and in what formats?
On Apple devices, you can export your data as a JSON file through Settings > About > Privacy & Permissions > Export Your Data. However, you cannot export tasks to external calendars, nor can you export to printable formats like Excel or PDF. Export is one-way only.
SourceStructured: Does Structured work across all my devices?
Yes, Structured syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Android devices. However, users have reported that iCloud synchronization can be unreliable, and the Android and web versions have fewer features and slower performance compared to the iOS version.
SourceStructured: What calendar and reminder apps does Structured integrate with?
On iOS, Structured can import from Apple Calendar, Reminders, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo, and AOL. On Android and web, it supports Google Calendar. Structured can import events and reminders, but cannot export tasks back to external calendars.
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