GTD Software comparison: ActionOutline vs Achieve Planner
ActionOutline |
vs Achieve Planner ▼ |
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| Company |
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| Company name | Green Parrots Software | Effexis Software |
| Rating | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| TRO Ready | 𐄂 | 𐄂 |
| Key features |
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| Description | Virtual filing system. Could also manage to-do and project lists. | To-Do list with hierarchical tasks and an integrated calendar. |
| Home page | ActionOutline | Achieve Planner |
| Tro training | No TRO training available. | No TRO training available. |
| Platform | Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista | Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP |
| Requires | .NET Framework 1.1 | |
| Version |
3.4 released: 2011-09-07 |
2.5 released: 2013-06-04 |
| Release date | 2011-09-07 | 2013-06-04 |
| Type | Commercial | Commercial |
| Has free version | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free version notes | Free feature-limited version | Free 30 day trial |
| A paid version is available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full price low | $39.95 | $79.94 |
| Full price high | $79.95 | $99.94 |
| Made specifically for GTD | 0 | 1 |
| Syncs with | Outlook (manual import/export); Google Calendar | |
| Sync methods |
Import Export Manual Sync |
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| Mobile access | Thumb Drive Version | |
| Email-to-task support | None |
Copy to Task Link to Task Emails are automatically tasks |
| Categories | No context support | Unlimited contexts |
| Time boxing | No time boxing support | Supports time boxing |
| Number of date fields | 𐄂 | ✓ |
| Has reminders | 𐄂 | ✓ |
| Can automatically prioritize tasks | 𐄂 | ✓ |
| Project support | Projects can be nested within other projects | |
| Calendar integration | No support for integration between the tasklist and calendar | Tasks can be scheduled directly in the calendar |
| Features URL | www.effexis.com/achieve/feature-comparison.htm | |
| Screenshots URL | ||
| GTD setup notes | Use folders for your GTD "context." | |
| Data can be manipulated via an API | 𐄂 | 𐄂 |
| Short details | Free-form outlines organized by virtual file folders. This application does allow you to create GTD-style task lists using the folders, but power users will feel the lack of sorting and filtering options. |
Achieve Planner is a practical Windows time management software system that helps you get organized, get focused and get more done in less time. Lets you capture, organize and manage all your projects and tasks in one central place. Achieve Planner also allows you to align your time, effort and energy with your highest priorities so you can focus on what really matters most, without worrying about missing an important deadline. Achieve Planner also lets you import all your existing data from Outlook and keep it in sync. |
| Category dimensions | 1 | 4 |
| Persistent reminders | 𐄂 | 𐄂 |
| Number of priority levels | 0 | 4 |
| Number of prioritization dimensions (besides dates, categories, etc.) | 0 | 0 |
| Collaboration and team support |
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| Date last reviewed | 2015-08-23 | 2020-05-22 |