Amazing Marvin vs Sunsama

Amazing Marvin is a task management app that markets itself as working with the brain rather than against it, with a specific focus on users with ADHD and chronic procrastination. Instead of a fixed workflow, it offers over 100 features and 300+ customizable settings so users can assemble a task system, from Kanban-style boards to simple lists, that fits how they actually think.

Sunsama is a daily planning tool built around the idea of a deliberate morning planning ritual and an end-of-day shutdown, rather than an ever-growing backlog. It pulls tasks in from tools like Asana, ClickUp, Jira, Linear, Notion, and Todoist alongside your calendar, so you plan your actual day in one place instead of switching between apps. A built-in focus mode with a Pomodoro timer helps protect blocks of work time, while the daily shutdown ritual prompts a structured wrap-up of what got done. Time analytics show where your time actually goes across tasks and projects, and weekly objectives keep daily planning tied to bigger goals.

• Deep customization with 300+ settings rather than a one-size-fits-all workflow
• Specifically designed around ADHD and procrastination challenges
• Available across web, Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android
• 14-day free trial with no credit card required

• Combines tasks from multiple tools with your real calendar in one daily view
• Daily shutdown ritual is a distinctive feature aimed at preventing overwork
• Named 'Best Scheduling Tool' by NYT Wirecutter
• Broad platform support including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android

• No permanent free plan, only a time-limited trial
• The sheer number of settings and features can be overwhelming for users who want simplicity
• Single all-in-one pricing tier offers less flexibility for very light users

• No permanent free tier, only a 14-day free trial
• Value depends on consistently doing the daily planning/shutdown ritual
• Can feel redundant if you already use a lightweight to-do app and don't need calendar timeboxing