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Remember The Milk vs VWO

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Remember The Milk

Software

The smart to-do app for busy people

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
VWO logo

VWO

Software

Experience Optimization Platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers; VWO growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • They diverge on capability: Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, VWO covers A/B testing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Remember The Milk and VWO differ
AttributeRemember The MilkVWO
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb, iOS, Android, Server-side
Founded20042007

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 VWO

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Heatmaps
  • Session recordings
  • Analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • Slack
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Remember The Milk

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

VWO

  • A/B testing and multivariate testingnot Remember The Milk
  • Conversion rate optimisationnot Remember The Milk
  • Behavioural analytics and session recordingsnot Remember The Milk
  • Feature experimentation and progressive rolloutsnot 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

VWO

  • Growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and API access limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Growth plan offers only 8-hour first response time for support

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

VWO

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the VWO review.

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 VWO if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
VWO review

Questions people ask

Is Remember The Milk or VWO better?
Neither clearly leads. Remember The Milk starts at Free and VWO at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Remember The Milk or VWO?
Remember The Milk starts at Free and VWO at Free.
Does Remember The Milk or VWO run on more platforms?
Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. VWO runs on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
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 VWO is typically brought in for.
What can Remember The Milk do that VWO cannot?
Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search. VWO covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Heatmaps, Session recordings. Both handle Web 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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