Trueday vs Sunsama
See how Trueday compares to Sunsama across realistic scheduling, Apple integrations, and privacy choices.
| Feature | Trueday | Sunsama |
|---|---|---|
| Daily planning ritual | Yes | Yes |
| Energy-aware scheduling | Yes | No |
| Prayer-aware planning | Yes | No |
| Cross-platform (Web, Mac, Windows) | Apple only | Yes |
| Team collaboration features | No | Yes |
| Local-first privacy | Yes | No |
| Free tier | Yes (25 tasks) | No (paid only) |
| Price | Free / $6.99/mo | $20/mo |
Sunsama is widely considered the gold standard for mindful daily planning. Its guided planning ritual, cross-platform availability (Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android), and team features make it a strong choice for professionals who want structure without chaos. The product is well-designed and has strong word-of-mouth.
Trueday matches Sunsama's calm approach while adding energy-aware scheduling, prayer time integration, and local-first privacy — at a fraction of the price. Sunsama costs $20/month or $192/year with no free tier. Trueday offers a generous free plan (25 tasks) and Pro at $6.99/month. Sunsama requires an account and syncs through their servers; Trueday works offline-first.
Choose Sunsama if you need cross-platform access, team collaboration, and don't mind paying $20/month. Choose Trueday if you want energy-aware scheduling, prayer integration, Apple-native design, offline-first privacy, and a lower price. Both are excellent — it comes down to whether you need cross-platform team features or personal Apple-first planning.
Thinking about replacing Sunsama?
Compare the tradeoffs, then download Trueday from the App Store and plan your day the honest way.