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Remember The Milk vs Remote

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Remember The Milk

Software

The smart to-do app for busy people

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Remote logo

Remote

Software

The new standard for global employment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers; Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • They diverge on capability: Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Remote covers Global Payroll.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Remember The Milk and Remote actually diverge.

Attributes where Remember The Milk and Remote differ
AttributeRemember The MilkRemote
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20042019

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 Remember The Milk

  • Smart lists
  • Location reminders
  • Task sharing
  • Advanced search
  • Subtasks
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Evernote

Only in Remote

  • Global Payroll
  • EOR Services
  • Contractor Management
  • Compliance
  • Benefits
  • Equity Management
  • HRIS
  • BambooHR

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Remember The Milk

  • Schedulingnot Remote
  • Appointment bookingnot Remote
  • Time trackingnot Remote
  • Resource managementnot Remote
  • Team coordinationnot Remote

Remote

  • Employing staff in countries where you have no legal entity through an employer of recordnot Remember The Milk
  • Paying and managing international contractors with compliant agreementsnot Remember The Milk
  • Running payroll and HR records for a distributed workforcenot Remember The Milk

Where each one falls short

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

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

Remote

  • Employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • Global Payroll carries an implementation fee to set up entities plus a recurring payroll delivery fee on top of the $29 per employee per month rate
  • Contractor Management Plus is $99 per contractor per month against $29 for the standard tier
  • The Equity product is limited to Delaware C-Corps
  • The PEO product bills in USD only and requires a US bank account
  • Remote states it collects reserve payments in high risk circumstances, so an upfront deposit is possible

Pricing, plan by plan

Remember The Milk

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Task creation and organization
    • Basic reminders
    • List sharing
  • Pro$39.99/year
    • All free features
    • Advanced sorting
    • Attachments

Remote

Free
  • Contractor Management$29/month
    • Contractor Payments
    • Compliance
    • Contracts
  • Employer of Record$599/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

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.
Remember The Milk review

Choose Remote if

  • You need global payroll.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want eor services.
Remote review

Questions people ask

Is Remember The Milk or Remote better?
Neither clearly leads. Remember The Milk starts at Free and Remote at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Remember The Milk or Remote?
Remember The Milk starts at Free and Remote at Free.
Does Remember The Milk or Remote run on more platforms?
Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Remote runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Remember The Milk for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Remember The Milk best used for?
Remember The Milk is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Remote is typically brought in for.
What can Remember The Milk do that Remote cannot?
Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search. Remote covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

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.

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Remember 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.

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Remember 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.

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Remember 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.

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