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Workflowy

Outliner for notes and tasks built on one nested list, with optional Workflowy AI features that generate, edit, summarize and improve content inside documents using OpenAI and Anthropic models.

3.9 Productivity
3.9 Good 3.9
Free plan includes all features Free plan is capped at 100 new nodes a month
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Oct 2026 How we rate
PricingFrom $6.99/mo
Free planYes
CompanyWorkflowy
PlatformsWeb
CategoryProductivity
Last reviewedOct 2026
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Overview

Workflowy is a note-taking and task app built around a single nested bullet list in place of documents and folders. Each bullet can hold sub-bullets to any depth, and the same list serves for notes, checklists, kanban boards and project plans. The site says lists sync across devices, and it has guides for methods such as bullet journaling and PARA.

Workflowy AI is a set of optional features that generate, edit, summarize and improve content within a Workflowy document. Its AI terms page says they run through OpenAI GPT models and Anthropic Claude models, that prompts and selected text are sent to those providers only to return a response, and that the providers are barred from training on that data. The features can be left unused or switched off in settings. The homepage itself gives AI no more than a footer link, so the outliner remains the main product.

The Basic plan is free and includes all features with 100 new nodes a month and 100 MB of file uploads. On the US pricing page Pro is $6.99 a month billed annually or $8.99 billed monthly, with unlimited nodes and uploads and a 7-day free trial. Teams plans are sold separately.

Key features

  • Infinitely nested bullet list for notes and tasks
  • Optional AI to generate, edit, summarize and improve content
  • AI runs on OpenAI GPT and Anthropic Claude models
  • Kanban boards and checklists from the same list
  • Sync across devices

Screenshots & demo

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Pricing

Workflowy has a free plan, and paid plans start at $6.99/mo.

  • Pricing modelFreemium
  • Starting priceFrom $6.99/mo
  • Free planYes
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Pricing is provided as a guide. Check the official site for the latest plans.

Is Workflowy expensive?

Workflowy starts at $6.99, which is 30% below the Productivity median of $10 a month across the 196 priced tools we list in that category.

The cheapest paid option in Productivity starts at $0.29 and the most expensive at $165.

70% of Productivity tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Productivity, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Free plan includes all features
  • AI is optional and can be switched off
  • Providers are barred from training on submitted content

Cons

  • Free plan is capped at 100 new nodes a month
  • AI features are described only on a terms page
  • AI prompts and selected text are sent to third-party providers

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
Workflowy (this tool)3.9Yes$6.99/moInfinitely nested bullet list for notes and tasks
Trello4.5Yes$5/moAtlassian Intelligence writing assistant built into card descriptions and comments
MeisterTask3.7YesFreeKanban boards with task automation
NotePlan3.8No$8.33/moMemo AI for turning voice notes into structured insights

Alternatives to Workflowy

4 tools matched to Workflowy on what they do, their category and their price.

MeisterTask

3.7

Kanban-based work management with a built-in Notes knowledge base and Meister AI for finding and drafting inside it, positioned on security.

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NotePlan

3.8

Notes, tasks and calendar app for Mac, iPhone and iPad built around daily notes and Markdown files, with Memo AI turning voice notes into structured insights.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Workflowy?
Workflowy is a note-taking and task app built around a single nested bullet list in place of documents and folders.
Is Workflowy free?
Yes, Workflowy offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits, starting at $6.99/month.
How much does Workflowy cost?
Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month. See the pricing plans above for full details.
What are the best Workflowy alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are Trello, MeisterTask, and NotePlan, compared side by side above.

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