Akiflow alternatives: 3 free & open-source picks
Compare recorded free and open-source options, their capabilities and operating requirements. Source dates are shown below; licenses, hosted limits and project activity can change.
A local task planner with timeboxes, focus mode and its own stopwatch; less glossy, less interested in your wallet.
licenseMIT
runson your machine
installUse the browser/PWA or install a packaged desktop or mobile build
dataTasks, projects, time records, and settings are local-first in browser or app storage; optional synchronization and backups use the user's chosen WebDAV or Dropbox account
setup✓ installs clean
the catch vs AkiflowSuper Productivity timeboxes local tasks well but does not pull a broad set of external task systems into one inbox or automatically place them on the calendar like Akiflow.
facts verified 2026-08-10
It auto-plans unlimited tasks for the next two weeks; priorities and dependencies are how the paid plan gets you.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installCreate a hosted account in the web app or install the iOS or Android app
enginesA deterministic scheduling algorithm; FlowSavvy explicitly says it does not use machine learning to build schedules
dataTasks, events, and settings live in FlowSavvy's cloud database and synchronize with connected Google, Outlook, or iCloud calendars; the service currently provides no general calendar import or export
the catch vs AkiflowFlowSavvy auto-schedules tasks but lacks Akiflow’s universal inbox, broad task-source integrations, command bar, and free priority and dependency controls.
setupRequires an internet connection; calendar synchronization requires OAuth or app-specific credentials
facts verified 2026-08-10
One calendar gets task-to-time-block planning and some AI suggestions; multiple calendars and deeper automation cost extra.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installCreate a hosted web account and connect one supported calendar; the web app can be installed to a home screen
enginesA private per-user deep-learning scheduling model; some language features use OpenAI, according to Trevor's documentation
dataTasks, calendar events, and scheduling state are processed and stored in Trevor's hosted infrastructure, with connected calendar data synchronized through provider APIs
the catch vs AkiflowTrevor’s free plan supports one calendar and a web-only planner, without Akiflow’s native command center, universal inbox, and integration breadth.
setupNo native desktop or mobile app; calendar integrations require OAuth, and the free tier is limited to one calendar account
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latest recorded source check 2026-08-10 · check current terms at the source
Amplenote FreeThe free plan has an internal calendar, but syncing the external calendar you already use requires Pro.
Ellie FreeThe free task list is pleasant; timebox mode and calendar integrations are both Pro.
Routine FreeThe free plan stops before time blocking and time boxing; the feature this comparison is about starts paid.
| tool | license | running it | platforms | stars | active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Productivity | MIT | one-click install | web, macos, windows, linux, ios, android | 21,156 | 2026-08 |
| FlowSavvy Free | proprietary, free | they host it | web, ios, android | — | — |
| Trevor AI Free | proprietary, free | they host it | web | — | — |
They pay to stop context-switching between task apps and calendars. The recorded subscription totals $408 a year before any costs of an alternative.
Questions about these alternatives
Is there a free alternative to Akiflow?
Yes: Super Productivity, FlowSavvy Free, Trevor AI Free. These are recorded free or open-source options. Compare their feature limits, licenses, hosting costs and current availability before choosing.
Should I just build my own Akiflow?
Our verdict is KINDA. The planner UI can be built, but bringing every task source into one reliable, two-way calendar workflow means OAuth, APIs, sync conflicts, and maintenance. Review the scope, implementation prompt and trade-offs in the Akiflow build guide.
