Software · head to head
Remember The Milk vs Workday

Workday
Software
Enterprise cloud applications for finance and HR
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Remember The Milk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers; Workday high implementation costs equal to or exceeding annual software fees
- They diverge on capability: Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Workday covers Human capital management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Remember The Milk and Workday actually diverge.
| Attribute | Remember The Milk | Workday |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows | Cloud/Web |
| Founded | 2004 | 2005 |
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 Remember The Milk
- Smart lists
- Location reminders
- Task sharing
- Advanced search
- Subtasks
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Evernote
Only in Workday
- Human capital management
- Financial management
- Planning
- Analytics
- Payroll
- Time tracking
- Talent management
- Procurement
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Remember The Milk
- Schedulingnot Workday
- Appointment bookingnot Workday
- Time trackingnot Workday
- Resource managementnot Workday
- Team coordinationnot Workday
Workday
- HR managementnot Remember The Milk
- Financial planningnot Remember The Milk
- Workforce planningnot Remember The Milk
- Compliancenot Remember The Milk
- Analyticsnot 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
Workday
- High implementation costs equal to or exceeding annual software fees
- Long deployment timelines (12-18 months standard) before ROI
- Steep per-employee pricing at enterprise scale ($408-504 PEPM)
- Limited pre-built templates and customization; often requires extensive configuration
- Requires significant IT and change management resources during implementation
Pricing, plan by plan
Remember The Milk
Free- FreeFree
- Task creation and organization
- Basic reminders
- List sharing
- Pro$39.99/year
- All free features
- Advanced sorting
- Attachments
Workday
On request- Small Business$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Time tracking
- Medium Enterprise$undefined/month
- Full HCM suite
- Financial management
- Advanced analytics
- Large Enterprise$undefined/month
- Complete platform
- Custom configurations
- Dedicated support
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.
Choose Workday if
- You need human capital management.
- You work on Cloud/Web.
- You also want financial management.
Questions people ask
- Is Remember The Milk or Workday better?
- Neither clearly leads. Remember The Milk starts at Free and Workday at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Remember The Milk or Workday?
- Remember The Milk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Remember The Milk and On request for Workday.
- Does Remember The Milk or Workday run on more platforms?
- Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Workday runs on Cloud/Web.
- Can I use Remember The Milk for free?
- Yes. Remember The Milk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Workday starts at On request.
- 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 Workday is typically brought in for.
- What can Remember The Milk do that Workday cannot?
- Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search. Workday covers Human capital management, Financial management, Planning, Analytics.
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.
SourceWorkday: What is Workday GO and what market is it designed for?
Workday GO is a product designed for small and midsize organizations, bringing together HR and finance solutions with transparent pricing and fast activation in 30 to 60 days. It includes HCM, benefits, payroll, talent, and more at a lower price point than standard Workday.
SourceRemember 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.
SourceWorkday: What is Workday Skills Cloud and how does it fit into HCM?
Workday Skills Cloud is an intelligent skills foundation built into Workday HCM. It is described as the world's most open intelligent skills foundation and fuels data-driven talent strategies across recruiting, learning, and workforce planning.
SourceRemember 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.
SourceWorkday: Does Workday include payroll and benefits management?
Yes. Workday HCM includes benefits administration and payroll capabilities as part of its core suite. Global payroll processing is available across multiple countries and tax jurisdictions.
SourceRemember 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.
SourceWorkday: What is the typical pricing model for Workday HCM?
Workday HCM uses per-employee (PEPM) annual subscription pricing. Companies at scale typically pay $34-42 PEPM. Enterprise organizations with 5,000+ employees typically pay $408-504 per employee annually. Pricing decreases with larger commitments and longer contract terms.
SourceWorkday: How long does Workday implementation typically take?
Standard implementations are lengthy, often taking 12-18 months. Workday GO promises faster activation in 30-60 days. Implementation costs typically equal 100-150% of the first year's software subscription fees.
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