BeforeSunset vs NotePlan (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
BeforeSunset
From $8/mo against from $8.33/mo
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
BeforeSunset
4.0 against 3.8
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared on	BeforeSunset	NotePlan
Our rating	4.0Better	3.8
Starts at	$8/moBetter	$8.33/mo
Free plan	No	No
Category	Productivity	Productivity
Plans	From $8/mo	From $8.33/mo
Key features	AI-generated time-blocked daily schedules Calendar sync across personal and team plans Mood and focus tracking (Oasis tools) Team workspace with shared analytics Unlimited AI assistant credits on paid plans	Memo AI for turning voice notes into structured insights Daily notes with an integrated calendar and reminders Project notes with backlinks and time-blocking Personal Kanban boards Offline-first Markdown storage with optional iCloud sync
Pros	Combines planning, scheduling, and focus tracking in one workspace instead of three apps Clear, published pricing with an annual discount around 33% Product Hunt traction (Product of the Day/Week/Month) signals early user validation	Notes stay as portable plain Markdown files Native apps on Mac, iPhone and iPad 7-day trial before any payment
Cons	No perpetual free plan; only a trial period before billing starts Founding date is reported inconsistently (2022 vs. 2023) across sources AI scheduling quality depends on how completely a user logs their tasks	Only one AI feature, with little detail published No permanent free tier Built around the Apple ecosystem
Company	BeforeSunset, Inc., founded 2022	NotePlan LLC

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261006. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is BeforeSunset better than NotePlan?

In our reviews BeforeSunset scores 4.0 and NotePlan scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. BeforeSunset: AI daily planner that builds a schedule from your tasks and tracks focus time with calendar sync. NotePlan: 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.

Which is cheaper, BeforeSunset or NotePlan?

BeforeSunset has the lower starting price: from $8/mo for BeforeSunset and from $8.33/mo for NotePlan.

Do BeforeSunset and NotePlan have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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