Looking for an OmniFocus Alternative?
Written By The Aftertone Team
Why people leave OmniFocus
OmniFocus is the most powerful task manager on Mac. It's also the most complex. Users who leave typically say the same thing: they spent more time managing OmniFocus than doing the work. And like Things 3, there's no calendar integration or time blocking.
How to cancel OmniFocus
OmniFocus is a one-time purchase. Cancel any optional Omni Sync Server subscription via the app's Sync settings.
Go to OmniFocus billing settings
What to look for in a Omnifocus alternative
The right replacement depends on why Omnifocus stopped working for you:
If you need better calendar integration. Look for a tool where tasks and calendar live in the same view — not two separate apps you have to manually sync.
If you need less manual overhead. Auto-scheduling (where the tool suggests a plan and you confirm it) cuts the time spent maintaining your system. Avoid tools that reschedule without your input.
If you need clearer output data. A weekly report that shows whether your protected time produced real work is more useful than a productivity score or a streak counter.
What Aftertone does differently
Aftertone is opinionated where OmniFocus is flexible. The planning system is built in -- you don't configure it, you use it. Tasks and calendar in one view, Auto Plan schedules your week, the Focus Screen runs the session.
How to get your data out of OmniFocus
Step 1. In OmniFocus, select the projects to export.
Step 2. Go to File → Export → Export as CSV.
Step 3. Open the CSV, filter to incomplete tasks, paste into Aftertone's Smart Capture.
OmniFocus is a one-time purchase — you can keep it installed while you trial Aftertone.
How to set up Aftertone
2. Download Aftertone. Free 14-day trial at aftertone.io/get-started. No card required.
3. Connect Google Calendar. Your existing events pull in immediately. Your calendar and tasks are now in one view.
4. Plan your first week. Use Auto Plan to schedule your tasks. The weekly report will tell you at the end of the week whether it worked.
Full migration guide: aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel OmniFocus?
OmniFocus is a one-time purchase. Cancel any optional Omni Sync Server subscription via the app's Sync settings. Direct link: https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus
How do I export my data from OmniFocus?
Most OmniFocus data can be exported from Settings or as a CSV. Once exported, paste your task list into Aftertone's Smart Capture and it structures everything automatically. See aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool for a step-by-step guide.
Is there a free trial for Aftertone?
Yes. 14 days, no card required. Download at aftertone.io/get-started.
What does Aftertone do that OmniFocus doesn't?
Aftertone is opinionated where OmniFocus is flexible. The planning system is built in -- you don't configure it, you use it. Tasks and calendar in one view, Auto Plan schedules your week, the Focus Screen runs the session.
Try Aftertone free -- 14 days, no card required
See the full comparison: Aftertone vs OmniFocus (2026)
