Let's be honest about OmniFocus. If you're deep in the Apple ecosystem — iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — it is an extraordinary piece of software. The custom perspectives, the review system, the URL scheme integrations: OmniFocus rewards power users who commit to it fully. That commitment is exactly why so many productivity writers have spent years praising it.
The problem isn't OmniFocus's quality. The problem is the wall it builds around that quality. No Windows client. No native Android app. No real web access that matches the desktop experience. The moment someone on your team uses a Windows PC or an Android phone, OmniFocus stops working as a shared system. And for anyone who bounces between devices, platforms, or work and personal machines, that wall is a dealbreaker. TaskLoco was built without that wall — and this article is for everyone who finally hit it.
What OmniFocus Does Exceptionally Well (And Why That's Not Enough)
OmniFocus built its reputation on GTD — Getting Things Done. Projects, contexts, perspectives, sequential vs. parallel tasks: it models David Allen's methodology with precision that no other app has matched. If your brain runs on GTD and you own every Apple device, OmniFocus is the gold standard. That's not marketing spin for the competition — it's just true.
But GTD orthodoxy is also OmniFocus's blind spot. The app is so purpose-built for one methodology that people who don't follow GTD often find it confusing and over-engineered. And even committed GTD practitioners run into the platform ceiling: your Android-carrying coworker can't share a project with you. You can't capture a webpage on Chrome without a third-party workaround. You open the web app on a PC and it feels like an afterthought, because it is.
TaskLoco takes a different approach. Instead of modeling one methodology, it gives you a flexible sticky-note wall where tasks, notes, reminders, file attachments, and a full calendar live together. You can run GTD on it, Kanban, or nothing at all. And it runs identically on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android — because it's a web app with a Chrome extension that captures any page in one click.
The Features OmniFocus Doesn't Have — That TaskLoco Includes
When people leave OmniFocus, they're usually not leaving because they want something simpler. They're leaving because they discovered gaps they didn't expect from a premium product.
File attachments: OmniFocus's file attachment support is limited and doesn't scale well for real documents. TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of file storage per person, right inside the note where the task lives. Need to attach a contract, a screenshot, a PDF brief? It's in the note. You're not hunting through Google Drive for the file mentioned in the task.
Team sharing: OmniFocus is fundamentally a solo tool. It has no real team collaboration layer. TaskLoco Premium lets you share notes with teammates — recipients can clone the shared note and make it their own, no permissions to configure, no access levels to manage. It works like forwarding an email, except what you're forwarding is a fully formed task with context attached.
Reminders that follow you: TaskLoco reminders are delivered as push notifications — to your phone and your computer — and each one deep-links straight back to the original note. Tap the notification, land on the note. No searching, no context-switching. Optional email and SMS channels are available as add-ons if you want belt-and-suspenders coverage.
Calendar view: TaskLoco Premium includes a full calendar view of all your tasks and events. OmniFocus has forecast views, but they require you to stay inside OmniFocus's own scheduling model. TaskLoco's calendar is a straightforward visual timeline — your whole workload in one place.
Capture Anything, From Anywhere — The Chrome Extension OmniFocus Can't Match
One of GTD's core principles is frictionless capture: when something catches your attention, you capture it immediately before the thought evaporates. OmniFocus has a Quick Entry box. It works fine — if you're on a Mac.
TaskLoco's Chrome extension solves this at the browser level, on any operating system. One click captures the current webpage — the URL, the page title, any text you've selected — and turns it into a note on your wall. You're reading a competitor's product page, a research paper, a job posting, a vendor's pricing page. Click. It's in TaskLoco. Tagged, attached to the right project, ready to act on.
This matters because so much actual work now happens in the browser. Your inbox is in the browser. Your project management tool is in the browser. Your research is in the browser. A capture tool that doesn't live in the browser is fighting against how people actually work.
Lite Plus+ users get the Chrome extension along with 30 synced notes across all their devices at no cost. Premium users get it alongside unlimited notes, file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Either way, the capture step is as frictionless as it gets.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | OmniFocus |
|---|---|---|
| Platform availability | Web app + Chrome extension — works on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Chromebook | Apple-only — Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch. Web app is limited. |
| Native mobile app | TaskLoco Lite (native iPhone & Android) — free, anonymous, 20 notes, no sync | Full-featured native iPhone and iPad apps — one of OmniFocus's strongest suits |
| Free tier | Two free tiers: Lite (20 notes, no account) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced, web + Chrome) FREE | No meaningful free tier — requires purchase or subscription to use |
| Cross-device sync | Lite Plus+ and Premium sync across all devices via web app | Syncs across Apple devices only — no sync to non-Apple hardware |
| Chrome extension | Free one-click webpage capture — saves URL, title, and selected text to your wall instantly FREE | No Chrome extension — browser capture requires third-party workarounds |
| Team sharing | Yes — included with Premium. Each team member requires a separate subscription — currently $9.99/month per person, but TaskLoco is offering a Charter Member special: 50% off for life, currently $4.99/month per person for the first 500 subscribers with code CHARTER50. | No native team collaboration — OmniFocus is a solo tool |
| File attachments | Premium: 10GB included per person, attachments live inside the note | Limited file attachment support — not designed for document-heavy workflows |
| Extra storage | Add-on tiers: 10GB / 50GB / 200GB / 1TB, stackable to 100x | No flexible storage add-on tiers |
| Reminders | Premium: push notifications to phone and computer, deep-linking back to the note; optional email and SMS add-ons | Reminders available — Apple notification system only |
| Calendar view | Premium: full calendar view of all tasks and events | Forecast view available — Apple-only |
| GTD / custom perspectives | Flexible wall — adaptable to GTD, Kanban, or freeform without enforcing a methodology | Industry-leading GTD support with custom perspectives, sequential/parallel tasks, review system |
| Project dependencies / timelines | Not available — TaskLoco does not have Gantt charts or project dependencies | Sequential and parallel task dependencies — a core strength |
| Anonymity / privacy | Lite tier requires no sign-in, no account — completely anonymous, data stays on device FREE | Requires Apple ID — no anonymous tier |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial on Premium — no charge until day 8, cancel anytime | Trial available but requires purchase commitment upfront on some plans |
| Windows / Linux support | Full access via web app on any operating system | No Windows or Linux client — not supported |
| Natural language task input | Not available | Natural language date parsing available |
| API / integrations | Limited integrations | URL scheme and limited API — popular among power users and automation enthusiasts |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You use Windows, Linux, Android, or Chromebook — or mix platforms across your devices
- You want your notes, tasks, reminders, file attachments, and calendar in one place without buying into a methodology
- You work with other people and need to share notes without configuring permissions or access levels
- You want to capture webpages in one click from Chrome, on any operating system
- You need file attachments that live inside the task — not in a separate drive you have to hunt through
- You want push notifications that deep-link back to the exact note the reminder belongs to
- You want to try the full system free for 7 days before committing to anything
Use OmniFocus if…
- You live entirely in the Apple ecosystem — Mac, iPhone, iPad — and have no Windows or Android devices to support
- You are a committed GTD practitioner who needs custom perspectives, sequential task dependencies, and the full OmniFocus review system
- You rely heavily on Apple automation, Shortcuts, or the OmniFocus URL scheme for complex workflows
- You need natural language date parsing built into task entry
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs OmniFocus
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
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7-day free trial. No charge until day 8. CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does OmniFocus work on Windows or Android?
No. OmniFocus is Apple-only — Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. There is a limited web app, but it does not match the desktop experience and is not a real cross-platform solution. If anyone on your team uses Windows or Android, OmniFocus breaks down as a shared system. TaskLoco runs on every platform through the browser, with the same experience whether you're on a Mac, a Windows PC, a Chromebook, or an Android phone.
Is TaskLoco good for people who aren't GTD users?
Yes — and in some ways it's better for them. OmniFocus is designed around GTD's structure: projects, contexts, perspectives, sequential tasks. If that model doesn't match how you think, OmniFocus feels like fighting the software. TaskLoco gives you a flexible sticky-note wall. Organize it however you want — by project, by person, by priority, or freeform. You're not forced into any methodology.
Can TaskLoco replace OmniFocus for a team?
For most teams, yes. OmniFocus has no real team collaboration layer — it's a solo tool. TaskLoco Premium lets you share notes with teammates who can clone the shared note and make it their own, with no permissions or access levels to configure. Each team member needs their own Premium subscription. If your team needs Gantt charts, project dependencies, or enterprise SSO, neither TaskLoco nor OmniFocus is the right fit — look at dedicated project management tools for that.
How does TaskLoco handle reminders compared to OmniFocus?
TaskLoco reminders are delivered as push notifications to your phone and computer, and each notification deep-links straight back to the original note — tap it and you land on the task immediately. Optional email and SMS channels are available as add-ons. OmniFocus reminders work through Apple's notification system, which means they're locked to Apple devices. TaskLoco push notifications work wherever you have the web app open.
What is TaskLoco Lite and is it really free?
TaskLoco Lite is a genuinely free native app for iPhone and Android. It requires no sign-in and no account — completely anonymous. It stores up to 20 notes as a file on your device. It has no sync, no reminders, no file attachments, and no team sharing. It's a standalone tool for people who want a private, lightweight note layer with zero data exposure. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is also free — the web app and Chrome extension, signed in with Google, syncing up to 30 notes across all your devices.
What does TaskLoco Premium include that the free tiers don't?
TaskLoco Premium adds unlimited notes, 10GB of file storage per person, reminders delivered as push notifications (with optional email and SMS), a full calendar view, and team sharing. The free tiers cap at 20 or 30 notes and have no reminders, attachments, or sharing. Premium includes a 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8, cancel anytime. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Is there a charter or early-adopter deal for TaskLoco Premium?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
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