24 matching apps verified to support Getting Things Done as of today (15 May 2021)
Watch for tools that have TRO training available. TRO is a more advanced GTD-like system and demands more powerful software tools.
Remember the Milk
Well-integrated task lists for browser and handhelds with email handling.
8 Key features:
- unlimited contexts
- reminders
- projects (inline, field)
- 1 date
- calendar tasks
- auto sync
- email (notifications, autoprocess)
- api
Free version available
Full: $25
Details
Priority Matrix
Simple task management tool with collaboration features.
4 Key features:
- reminders
- projects (inline)
- 2 dates
- import/export
Free version available
Full: $29 - $2988
Details
Taskwarrior
A command-line GTD task list manager.
5 Key features:
- unlimited contexts
- projects (field, hierachy)
- 4 dates
- linked appts
- import/export
Free version available
TaskUnifier
Freeware, multiplatform task manager application with customizable filters.
6 Key features:
- unlimited contexts
- reminders
- projects (inline, field, subtasks)
- 2 dates
- auto sync
- email (manage, autoprocess)
Free version available
Full: $14.99
Details
Ready-Set-Do!
Applescript tutorial/integration of all files and programs into GTD workflow.
2 Key features:
- projects (field)
- auto sync
Free version available
Full: $19.95
Details
eProductivity
Complete GTD tool for Lotus Notes endorsed by David Allen.
6 Key features:
- reminders
- projects (field)
- 2 dates
- linked appts
- import/export
- email (manage)
Free version available
Full: $108 - $420
Details
Online Task List
Online task manager for teams and individuals.
4 Key features:
- reminders
- projects (inline)
- 2 dates
- email (notifications)
Free version available
GTD TiddlyWiki Plus
A Getting Things Done adaptation of TiddlyWiki.
1 Key feature:
- projects (field)
Free version available
ConceptDraw Mindmap
Manage tasks and projects as graphical diagrams.
3 Key features:
- unlimited contexts
- projects (inline, hierachy)
- import/export
Free version available
Full: $199
Details
ThinkingRock
Java software for tasks and projects using GTD approach.
5 Key features:
- reminders
- projects (inline, field, hierachy)
- 2 dates
- auto sync
- email (copy, autoprocess)
Free version available
Full: $40
Details
The Hit List
Easy to learn, easy to use application that keeps lists of things to do. The Hit List is Mac's most powerful task manager.
4 Key features:
- unlimited contexts
- projects (inline, subtasks)
- 2 dates
- auto sync
Free version available
Full: $49.95
Details
MindManager
Graphical task mapping tool that can support GTD.
4 Key features:
- unlimited contexts
- projects (hierachy)
- 1 date
- auto sync
Free version available
Full: $99 - $349
Details
Next Action, Personal Edition
A Getting Things Done todo-list tracking tool.
2 Key features:
- projects (field)
- 2 dates
Free version available
NextAction!
Tool for implementing GTD with your BlackBerry.
4 Key features:
- reminders
- projects (field)
- 1 date
- auto sync
Free version not available
Full: $39.95 - $99.95
Details
Shadow Plan
Task manager for Palm with desktop support.
2 Key features:
- projects (hierachy)
- 3 dates
Free version not available
4 Other Aplications We Are Watching
Although these programs do not meet our basic GTD capability criteria, we're keeping our eye on them since they have been suggested or advertised as GTD apps.
Get It Done
Simple but powerful Web-based GTD task management tool with great email integration.
Not Yet GTD Compliant:
2019-11-03
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