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Todoist Organizes Tasks. Griply Moves You Forward.
Todoist Organizes Tasks. Griply Moves You Forward.
If your goal is to simply organize and execute your daily tasks, Todoist is an excellent choice. But if your goal is to ensure those actions actually add up to progress in your career, health, or life, Griply is built for that.
If your goal is to simply organize and execute your daily tasks, Todoist is an excellent choice. But if your goal is to ensure those actions actually add up to progress in your career, health, or life, Griply is built for that.
The Problem is the Direction. You Are Working Backwards.
You can have a perfectly organized list, hit "Inbox Zero" every day, and still feel stuck. We call this the Action-Purpose Gap.
It happens because Todoist forces you to work Bottom-Up. You start by dumping random tasks from your brain into a list, and then you try to organize the pile. You are essentially managing chaos.
Griply is built Top-Down. We flip the script to close the gap. You start with your Vision, define Measurable Goals, and then create the tasks needed to get there.
The Result: When you work Bottom-Up, "Buy Milk" and "Launch Strategy" look identical. When you work Top-Down, priority becomes obvious. You stop reacting to the urgent and start executing the important.
The Problem is the Direction. You Are Working Backwards.
You can have a perfectly organized list, hit "Inbox Zero" every day, and still feel stuck. We call this the Action-Purpose Gap.
It happens because Todoist forces you to work Bottom-Up. You start by dumping random tasks from your brain into a list, and then you try to organize the pile. You are essentially managing chaos.
Griply is built Top-Down. We flip the script to close the gap. You start with your Vision, define Measurable Goals, and then create the tasks needed to get there.
The Result: When you work Bottom-Up, "Buy Milk" and "Launch Strategy" look identical. When you work Top-Down, priority becomes obvious. You stop reacting to the urgent and start executing the important.
The Problem is the Direction. You Are Working Backwards.
You can have a perfectly organized list, hit "Inbox Zero" every day, and still feel stuck. We call this the Action-Purpose Gap.
It happens because Todoist forces you to work Bottom-Up. You start by dumping random tasks from your brain into a list, and then you try to organize the pile. You are essentially managing chaos.
Griply is built Top-Down. We flip the script to close the gap. You start with your Vision, define Measurable Goals, and then create the tasks needed to get there.
The Result: When you work Bottom-Up, "Buy Milk" and "Launch Strategy" look identical. When you work Top-Down, priority becomes obvious. You stop reacting to the urgent and start executing the important.
One Look at the Sidebar Reveals Our Philosophy
One Look at the Sidebar Reveals Our Philosophy
The Similarities
Task Management
This is where Griply and Todoist overlap. Fast capture, clear lists, and a focused view of what needs to be done today.
Inbox: Track all incoming tasks
Today: Plan your day perfectly
Upcoming: Plan next week/month
All Tasks: Filter and organize all your tasks
The Differentiator
Strategic Planning
This is where Griply differentiates itself. You define what matters first, then organize your work around it.
Flat Lists vs. Strategic Depth
Flat Lists vs. Strategic Depth
Flat Lists vs. Strategic Depth
The Structure You Need to Execute Your Vision
The Structure You Need to Execute Your Vision
The Structure You Need to Execute Your Vision
Todoist’s flat architecture makes strategic depth difficult without cluttering your list. Griply allows you to layer depth where it matters.
Todoist’s flat architecture makes strategic depth difficult without cluttering your list. Griply allows you to layer depth where it matters.
Todoist’s flat architecture makes strategic depth difficult without cluttering your list. Griply allows you to layer depth where it matters.
Strategic Depth
Real life is complex. Griply lets you nest Life Area > Vision > Goal > Subgoal > Task, as deep as you need to go.
Success Metrics
Don't just check a box. Track a number. Set a target (e.g., "$150k Revenue") and watch your progress bar fill based on outcomes.
Goal Timeline
Stop planning for "tomorrow." Use our Gantt-style Roadmap to visualize your entire year and see how Q1 goals feed Q3 goals.
Purpose First, Utilities Second
Purpose First, Utilities Second
Purpose First, Utilities Second
An Honest Trade-Off
An Honest Trade-Off
An Honest Trade-Off
Todoist has been around since 2007, with a large team they’re leading in capture utilities.
We chose a different focus. Why? Because utilities do not change lives. A clear plan for your life does. That is why we invested in:
Goal planning with measurable outcomes
Habit systems connected to long-term intent
Timelines that show how today connects to next quarter
We are closing the utility gap fast. But Todoist was never designed for your life goals. Griply is.
Todoist has been around since 2007, with a large team they’re leading in capture utilities.
We chose a different focus. Why? Because utilities do not change lives. A clear plan for your life does. That is why we invested in:
Goal planning with measurable outcomes
Habit systems connected to long-term intent
Timelines that show how today connects to next quarter
We are closing the utility gap fast. But Todoist was never designed for your life goals. Griply is.
Todoist has been around since 2007, with a large team they’re leading in capture utilities.
We chose a different focus. Why? Because utilities do not change lives. A clear plan for your life does. That is why we invested in:
Goal planning with measurable outcomes
Habit systems connected to long-term intent
Timelines that show how today connects to next quarter
We are closing the utility gap fast. But Todoist was never designed for your life goals. Griply is.
We Are Catching Up Fast. Very Fast.
We Are Catching Up Fast. Very Fast.
We Are Catching Up Fast. Very Fast.
You might worry that choosing a younger tool means waiting years for basic features. Not with Griply. In 2025 alone, we shipped 24+ major updates, averaging two powerful features every single month.
You might worry that choosing a younger tool means waiting years for basic features. Not with Griply. In 2025 alone, we shipped 24+ major updates, averaging two powerful features every single month.
You might worry that choosing a younger tool means waiting years for basic features. Not with Griply. In 2025 alone, we shipped 24+ major updates, averaging two powerful features every single month.
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
NLP & Smart Recognition. Create tasks faster using natural language and smart recognition.
New Habit Statistics. Get deeper insights into habits.
Calendar Views. Time block your tasks on a weekly and monthly calendar.
Filters. Quickly narrow down tasks using flexible filters like goal, life area, priority, or date.
Task Deadlines. Add deadlines to tasks to keep commitments on track.
Explore all 24 major updates from 2025
The Result: We were named App of the Day in 200+ countries. When you join Griply, you aren't joining a static tool. You are joining a rocket ship.
The Result: We were named App of the Day in 200+ countries. When you join Griply, you aren't joining a static tool. You are joining a rocket ship.
The Result: We were named App of the Day in 200+ countries. When you join Griply, you aren't joining a static tool. You are joining a rocket ship.
Corporation vs. Partnership
For Todoist You Are User #81692. We Know
For Todoist You Are User #81692. We
For Todoist You Are User #81692. We Know You
You As
Know You As
As
Todoist is shifting its focus heavily toward B2B and Enterprise teams. At Griply, we are doubling down on You. We are building the ultimate strategic planner for ambitious achievers.
Personal Impact, Not Enterprise Management
Todoist is increasingly focused on enterprises. We focus on ambitious individuals pursuing long-term goals.
Personal Impact, Not Enterprise Management
Todoist is increasingly focused on enterprises. We focus on ambitious individuals pursuing long-term goals.
Personal Impact, Not Enterprise Management
Todoist is increasingly focused on enterprises. We focus on ambitious individuals pursuing long-term goals.
Influence Our Roadmap
Our roadmap isn’t a secret. It’s shaped by real user feedback, not abstract metrics.
Influence Our Roadmap
Our roadmap isn’t a secret. It’s shaped by real user feedback, not abstract metrics.
Influence Our Roadmap
Our roadmap isn’t a secret. It’s shaped by real user feedback, not abstract metrics.
“I suggested a change to the Goal view in the community, and it shipped in the next update.”
- Andy
Griply vs. Todoist: Compare Philosophy, Strategic Depth, and Personal Ambition
Griply vs. Todoist: Compare Philosophy, Strategic Depth, and Personal Ambition
| Feature | Griply | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Top-Down: Start with your Vision and measurable Goals, then create the specific tasks needed to get there. | Bottom-Up: Focuses on "capturing everything" and organizing the pile later. |
| Strategic Depth | Deep Hierarchy: Connects daily work to a broader context: Life Area > Vision > Goal > Subgoal > Task. | Flat Architecture: Uses a simple structure of tasks, sub-tasks, and projects that can make depth difficult to manage. |
| Goal/Project Planning | Goal Timeline: Map out your yearly goals with the Gantt-style roadmap. | Simple List: Uses a flat list to show projects. |
| Progress Tracking | Success Metrics: Tracks progress bars based on numerical outcomes, such as revenue or specific targets (results). | Gamified Volume: Uses "Karma" points to reward the volume of tasks completed (output). |
| Product Focus | High Performers: Built specifically for personal ambition and executing a life vision. | B2B & Enterprice: Shifting focus toward enterprise collaboration and employee management. |
| Task Capture | Catching Up Quickly: Added NLP, Quick Entry, and more coming soon. | Leader: Established leader in capture utilities with a wide range of browser and app extensions. |
| Product Development | Partnership: Direct access to founders and a roadmap shaped by real-time user feedback. | Corporate: You are "User #81692" in a massive, static ecosystem. |
| Feature | Griply | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Top-Down: Start with your Vision and measurable Goals, then create the specific tasks needed to get there. | Bottom-Up: Focuses on "capturing everything" and organizing the pile later. |
| Strategic Depth | Deep Hierarchy: Connects daily work to a broader context: Life Area > Vision > Goal > Subgoal > Task. | Flat Architecture: Uses a simple structure of tasks, sub-tasks, and projects that can make depth difficult to manage. |
| Goal/Project Planning | Goal Timeline: Map out your yearly goals with the Gantt-style roadmap. | Simple List: Uses a flat list to show projects. |
| Progress Tracking | Success Metrics: Tracks progress bars based on numerical outcomes, such as revenue or specific targets (results). | Gamified Volume: Uses "Karma" points to reward the volume of tasks completed (output). |
| Product Focus | High Performers: Built specifically for personal ambition and executing a life vision. | B2B & Enterprice: Shifting focus toward enterprise collaboration and employee management. |
| Task Capture | Catching Up Quickly: Added NLP, Quick Entry, and more coming soon. | Leader: Established leader in capture utilities with a wide range of browser and app extensions. |
| Product Development | Partnership: Direct access to founders and a roadmap shaped by real-time user feedback. | Corporate: You are "User #81692" in a massive, static ecosystem. |
| Feature | Griply | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | Top-Down: Start with your Vision and measurable Goals, then create the specific tasks needed to get there. | Bottom-Up: Focuses on "capturing everything" and organizing the pile later. |
| Strategic Depth | Deep Hierarchy: Connects daily work to a broader context: Life Area > Vision > Goal > Subgoal > Task. | Flat Architecture: Uses a simple structure of tasks, sub-tasks, and projects that can make depth difficult to manage. |
| Goal/Project Planning | Goal Timeline: Map out your yearly goals with the Gantt-style roadmap. | Simple List: Uses a flat list to show projects. |
| Progress Tracking | Success Metrics: Tracks progress bars based on numerical outcomes, such as revenue or specific targets (results). | Gamified Volume: Uses "Karma" points to reward the volume of tasks completed (output). |
| Product Focus | High Performers: Built specifically for personal ambition and executing a life vision. | B2B & Enterprice: Shifting focus toward enterprise collaboration and employee management. |
| Task Capture | Catching Up Quickly: Added NLP, Quick Entry, and more coming soon. | Leader: Established leader in capture utilities with a wide range of browser and app extensions. |
| Product Development | Partnership: Direct access to founders and a roadmap shaped by real-time user feedback. | Corporate: You are "User #81692" in a massive, static ecosystem. |
Start With A Clean Slate
Leave the “Zombie Tasks” Behind.
We intentionally do not offer an automatic Todoist import. Most task managers become graveyards of outdated intentions. Migration should be a reset, not a transfer of clutter.
How to Move to Griply:
Define what matters to you first (Vision).
Set clear, measurable goals
Bring over only active, aligned tasks.
Leave everything else behind.
Start With A Clean Slate
Leave the “Zombie Tasks” Behind.
We intentionally do not offer an automatic Todoist import. Most task managers become graveyards of outdated intentions. Migration should be a reset, not a transfer of clutter.
How to Move to Griply:
Define what matters to you first (Vision).
Set clear, measurable goals
Bring over only active, aligned tasks.
Leave everything else behind.
Start With A Clean Slate
Leave the “Zombie Tasks” Behind.
We intentionally do not offer an automatic Todoist import. Most task managers become graveyards of outdated intentions. Migration should be a reset, not a transfer of clutter.
How to Move to Griply:
Define what matters to you first (Vision).
Set clear, measurable goals
Bring over only active, aligned tasks.
Leave everything else behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Griply replace Todoist for daily task management?
Yes. For the vast majority of daily workflows, Griply is just as fast and fluid, with the added benefit of context.
Can Griply replace Todoist for daily task management?
Yes. For the vast majority of daily workflows, Griply is just as fast and fluid, with the added benefit of context.
Can Griply replace Todoist for daily task management?
Yes. For the vast majority of daily workflows, Griply is just as fast and fluid, with the added benefit of context.
Is Griply more complex?
Only if your life is complex. Griply adds structure above tasks, not friction inside them. You can start simple with just tasks, and layer on Goals and Life Areas only when you are ready.
Is Griply more complex?
Only if your life is complex. Griply adds structure above tasks, not friction inside them. You can start simple with just tasks, and layer on Goals and Life Areas only when you are ready.
Is Griply more complex?
Only if your life is complex. Griply adds structure above tasks, not friction inside them. You can start simple with just tasks, and layer on Goals and Life Areas only when you are ready.
Who should NOT switch to Griply?
If you want a lightweight checklist for groceries and simple chores with minimal structure, Todoist is a great fit. Griply is for people who care about where their effort is going.
Who should NOT switch to Griply?
If you want a lightweight checklist for groceries and simple chores with minimal structure, Todoist is a great fit. Griply is for people who care about where their effort is going.
Who should NOT switch to Griply?
If you want a lightweight checklist for groceries and simple chores with minimal structure, Todoist is a great fit. Griply is for people who care about where their effort is going.
Does Griply have Natural Language Input (NLP)?
Yes. You can type “Review marketing budget every Friday at 4pm” and Griply will instantly set the date, time, and recurrence. You don't lose the speed you are used to.
Does Griply have Natural Language Input (NLP)?
Yes. You can type “Review marketing budget every Friday at 4pm” and Griply will instantly set the date, time, and recurrence. You don't lose the speed you are used to.
Does Griply have Natural Language Input (NLP)?
Yes. You can type “Review marketing budget every Friday at 4pm” and Griply will instantly set the date, time, and recurrence. You don't lose the speed you are used to.
Can I use Griply if I don't have a 'Life Vision' yet?
Absolutely. You can start using Griply just like Todoist, as a fast, reliable daily task manager. The "Life Planning" features (Goals, Vision) are there waiting for you. You can turn them on one by one whenever you feel ready to go deeper.
Can I use Griply if I don't have a 'Life Vision' yet?
Absolutely. You can start using Griply just like Todoist, as a fast, reliable daily task manager. The "Life Planning" features (Goals, Vision) are there waiting for you. You can turn them on one by one whenever you feel ready to go deeper.
Can I use Griply if I don't have a 'Life Vision' yet?
Absolutely. You can start using Griply just like Todoist, as a fast, reliable daily task manager. The "Life Planning" features (Goals, Vision) are there waiting for you. You can turn them on one by one whenever you feel ready to go deeper.
Does it sync with my Calendar?
Yes. We connect with Google and Outlook Calendars. Currently, we pull your events into Griply so you can see your real schedule alongside your tasks. This prevents you from planning 8 hours of work on a day that already has 6 hours of meetings. Full 2-way sync is next on our roadmap.
Does it sync with my Calendar?
Yes. We connect with Google and Outlook Calendars. Currently, we pull your events into Griply so you can see your real schedule alongside your tasks. This prevents you from planning 8 hours of work on a day that already has 6 hours of meetings. Full 2-way sync is next on our roadmap.
Does it sync with my Calendar?
Yes. We connect with Google and Outlook Calendars. Currently, we pull your events into Griply so you can see your real schedule alongside your tasks. This prevents you from planning 8 hours of work on a day that already has 6 hours of meetings. Full 2-way sync is next on our roadmap.
Can I use Griply for work, or is it just for personal life?
Griply is designed for high-performers, so you definitely should use it for work projects and career goals. While we focus on your personal execution right now, Shared Goals and task assignments are next on our roadmap. We are building a way to collaborate without the clutter.
Can I use Griply for work, or is it just for personal life?
Griply is designed for high-performers, so you definitely should use it for work projects and career goals. While we focus on your personal execution right now, Shared Goals and task assignments are next on our roadmap. We are building a way to collaborate without the clutter.
Can I use Griply for work, or is it just for personal life?
Griply is designed for high-performers, so you definitely should use it for work projects and career goals. While we focus on your personal execution right now, Shared Goals and task assignments are next on our roadmap. We are building a way to collaborate without the clutter.
Griply
Ready to Stop Managing Tasks and Start Making Progress?
You have two options: Keep capturing tasks at lightning speed and hope they add up to something. Or choose a system designed to turn effort into outcomes.
Still deciding? Join our Community and ask the founders why they built Griply. We’re there every day.
🇳🇱 Built with 🩷 in the Netherlands
© 2025 Griply. All rights reserved.
🇳🇱 Built with 🩷 in the Netherlands
© 2025 Griply. All rights reserved.
🇳🇱 Built with 🩷 in the Netherlands
© 2025 Griply. All rights reserved.