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Podio vs Structured

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Podio

Software

The flexible team collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
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Structured

Software

Visual daily planner for time blocking

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Structured has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Podio the free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation; Structured no monthly view available, only daily and weekly views, limiting ability to preview long-term schedules
  • They diverge on capability: Podio covers Workspaces, Structured covers Visual timeline.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Podio and Structured actually diverge.

Attributes where Podio and Structured differ
AttributePodioStructured
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch
Founded20092020

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 Podio

  • Workspaces
  • Apps
  • Workflows
  • Tasks
  • Calendar
  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

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.

Podio

  • Building custom workspaces and apps without codenot Structured
  • Project and task management for a small teamnot Structured
  • Client collaboration with external users on the paid plansnot Structured
  • Simple workflow automation between appsnot Structured

Structured

  • Productivitynot Podio
  • Collaborationnot Podio
  • Task managementnot Podio
  • Organizationnot Podio

Where each one falls short

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

Podio

  • The free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
  • Workflow automation is capped at 25,000 actions a month even on Premium at $19.20 per user
  • API access is a paid add-on from $23 a month, and higher call rates run to $159
  • Extra automation is billed separately, from $39 up to $559 a month
  • Visual reports, email integrations and PDF generation all require Premium

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

Podio

On request
  • FreeFree
    • 5 employees
    • Basic features
  • Basic$7.2/month
    • Unlimited employees
    • User management
    • Automations

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 Podio if

  • You need workspaces.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want apps.

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 Podio or Structured better?
Neither clearly leads. Podio 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, Podio or Structured?
Structured has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Podio and Free for Structured.
Does Podio or Structured run on more platforms?
Podio runs on Web, Ios, Android. 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. Podio starts at On request.
What is Podio best used for?
Podio is most often used for building custom workspaces and apps without code, project and task management for a small team, client collaboration with external users on the paid plans, simple workflow automation between apps. Of those, building custom workspaces and apps without code and project and task management for a small team are not what Structured is typically brought in for.
What can Podio do that Structured cannot?
Podio covers Workspaces, Apps, Workflows, Tasks. 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.

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Structured: 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.

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Structured: 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.

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Structured: 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.

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Structured: 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.

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Structured: 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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