An honest comparison

4planner vs. TickTick

Choose 4planner for a deliberate four-quadrant workflow and lifetime pricing. Choose TickTick for a lower-cost, feature-rich task manager with reminders, habits, and mature recurring tasks.

Focused vs all-in-one$99 lifetime vs $35.99/yearWeb-firstUpdated July 2026
Priority matrixToday
Do first2 tasks
Schedule4 tasks
Delegate1 task
Eliminate3 tasks
Important workProtected on your calendar
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Different definitions of productivity

TickTick combines tasks, reminders, calendars, habits, and focus tools. 4planner intentionally narrows the experience around one question: what should happen to this task based on importance and urgency? Its four answers—do, schedule, delegate, eliminate—shape the interface.

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Feature comparison

Capability4plannerTickTick Premium
Required urgency/importanceYesNo
Native matrix workflowCentralPriority-oriented views
CalendarProPremium
Recurring tasks/remindersNot yetYes
Habit tracking/focus toolsNoYes
Paid price$99 one time$35.99/year

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Who should choose each?

Choose 4planner if you want fewer features with a stronger planning opinion, connected schedule/delegate actions, and no recurring subscription.

Choose TickTick if reminders, habits, recurring work, and a broad feature set matter more than an enforced matrix method. TickTick currently lists Premium at $35.99 annually; verify current details on TickTick's upgrade page.

Start with the next task

Decide what matters. Then give it time.

The complete priority task system is free. Upgrade only when you want the connected calendar and workflow tools.

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