FacileThings
Stop feeling overwhelmed. Start getting things done
About FacileThings
FacileThings is a task and project management SaaS built around David Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. It guides users through all five GTD steps (Capture, Clarify, Organize, Reflect, Engage) and the Horizons of Focus, with structured workflows, weekly review tools, and calendar integrations to help individuals stay clear-headed and productive.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- One of the most thorough and faithful GTD implementations available
- Guided Weekly Review saves significant time and enforces the habit
- Higher horizons (Areas, Goals, Vision, Purpose) are first-class citizens
- Flexible custom contexts, tags, and categories
- Solid integrations with Google/Outlook calendars and major cloud storage
- 30-day free trial with no credit card required
Cons
- Interface feels dated and less polished than modern task apps
- Common actions sometimes require many clicks through nested menus
- Mobile apps are functional but limited mostly to capture and engage
- Primarily built for individuals — limited team and portfolio features
- Pricier than several mainstream task managers
Key Features
GTD Methodology Built-In
Native support for all 5 GTD steps and 6 Horizons of Focus, enforcing the methodology end-to-end.
Guided Weekly Review
Step-by-step weekly review tool that walks users through each review stage with the required context on one screen.
Mind Sweep Tool
Dedicated capture tool to brain-dump open loops and process them into the system without losing focus.
AI-Assisted Project Planning
AI-powered Natural Planning helps break projects into outcomes, brainstorming, and next actions.
Calendar Integration
Two-way sync with Google Calendar and Outlook to manage time blocks alongside tasks.
Areas, Goals, Vision & Purpose
Higher horizons baked into the app so daily tasks stay aligned with longer-term objectives.
Mobile Apps
Native iOS and Android apps for capture and execution on the go.
File & Note Integrations
Connects with Evernote, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box for reference material.
Custom Contexts & Tags
Define your own contexts, tags, and categories to organize next actions your way.
Activity Tracking & Stats
Built-in productivity statistics to monitor habits, completion rates, and review consistency.
Pricing
- All features included
- Unlimited tasks and projects
- 5GB reference file storage
- Calendar & cloud integrations
- Mobile and web access
- Cancel anytime
- Everything in Monthly
- Billed every 3 months ($27)
- 25% discount vs monthly
- Everything in Monthly
- Billed every 6 months ($48)
- 33% discount vs monthly
- Everything in Monthly
- Billed yearly ($84)
- 42% discount vs monthly
Best For
Practicing GTD by the book
Ideal for knowledge workers who want a system that enforces David Allen's methodology rather than a generic to-do app.
Aligning daily work with life goals
Use Horizons of Focus to connect next actions back to Areas, Goals, Vision, and Purpose.
Running a disciplined Weekly Review
Solo professionals who want a guided, repeatable weekly review process to stay on top of commitments.
Managing personal projects with Natural Planning
Break complex personal or freelance projects into outcomes and next actions using AI-assisted Natural Planning.
Capturing across devices
Quickly capture inputs via web, iOS, Android, or email and process them in one trusted inbox.
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