Guides & comparisons
Honest comparisons and practical guides
No hype, no fluff. Research-backed comparisons of GTD apps, guides to productivity workflows, and honest answers to the questions GTD practitioners actually ask.
App comparisons
OmniFocus alternative
The OmniFocus alternative that works on every device
Defer dates, sequential projects, perspectives, and weekly review — without the Apple lock-in. A detailed feature comparison.
Comparison
Todoist vs SingleFocus
An honest comparison for GTD practitioners. Where Todoist excels, where it falls short, and which app fits your workflow.
Things 3 alternative
Things 3 alternative for Windows and Android
Love Things 3's calm design but need it on non-Apple devices? Here's the closest cross-platform experience.
Alternatives
Best Todoist alternatives in 2026
After the December 2025 price hike, many users are looking elsewhere. Six alternatives compared honestly.
GTD apps compared
Best GTD app in 2026
What the methodology actually requires and which apps deliver. Six apps compared on defer dates, sequential projects, review mode, and more.
Cross-platform GTD
OmniFocus for Windows — the alternatives
OmniFocus doesn't run on Windows. Here are the GTD apps that do — and how they compare to the original.
Comparison
TickTick vs Todoist in 2026
The two most popular cross-platform task managers compared honestly. Features, pricing, free tiers, and which one fits your workflow.
Tool comparison
Notion for task management: why it falls short
Notion is a great workspace. It's a poor task manager. Here's why flexibility becomes a trap and what to use instead.
Guides
Methodology
Getting Things Done: the definitive guide
David Allen's complete GTD system explained. The five steps, the processing flowchart, the lists you need, and why most people fail at the weekly review.
Defer dates explained
The case for defer dates in your task manager
What defer dates are, why they matter more than you think, and which apps actually have them.
GTD weekly review
How to do a GTD weekly review
David Allen's most important habit, explained step by step. Plus which apps actually support it.
Feature deep dive
Todoist start dates: workaround vs. the real thing
The most-requested Todoist feature still doesn't exist. Here's what the Deadlines update actually does and what it doesn't.
ADHD-friendly productivity
Best task manager for ADHD in 2026
Most task apps add to cognitive load. Here's what ADHD-friendly task management actually looks like — and which apps get it right.
Productivity concept
Focus mode: one task at a time
Why showing one task at a time beats long lists. The science of single-tasking, how focus mode works, and which apps have it.
Free apps compared
Best free task manager in 2026
What you actually get for $0 in every major app. Which free tiers are usable, which are demos, and which catch is worth accepting.
Task managers for work
Best task manager for work in 2026
Which task manager actually works for knowledge workers? Todoist, TickTick, Notion, OmniFocus, and SingleFocus compared for real work use.
Overwhelm & productivity
How to stop feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list
Why your to-do list causes anxiety instead of relief. The science behind overwhelm and five practical steps to build a system that calms you down.
Freelancer productivity
Task management for freelancers: stop dropping balls
How to manage client projects, admin, and personal life in one system. Areas, sequential projects, and a weekly review that keeps everything on track.
Productivity philosophy
Minimalist task management: why less is more
The case for simpler systems. Why complex setups get abandoned, the five features that actually matter, and how to start with less.
Decision framework
How to pick a task manager (without overthinking it)
A three-question framework to stop the app-switching cycle. Why you keep switching, how to test properly, and which features actually matter.
GTD for knowledge workers
GTD at work: Getting Things Done without annoying your team
How to use GTD alongside Jira, Slack, and email. Practical guide to implementing Getting Things Done in a corporate environment.