BeforeSunset vs Sunsama (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 $17/mo
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Sunsama
4.0 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared on	BeforeSunset	Sunsama
Our rating	4.0	4.5Better
Starts at	$8/moBetter	$17/mo
Free plan	No	No
Category	Productivity	Productivity
Plans	From $8/mo	Pro$22/mo, or $17/mo billed yearly EnterpriseQuote only
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	Guided daily planning ritual each morning Aggregates tasks from multiple connected tools Realistic daily capacity planning built into the workflow No self-serve free tier Operating since 2018
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	Guided ritual addresses overcommitment, not just task visibility Structured daily planning builds a consistent habit Aggregates tasks from multiple tools like similar competitors
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	No free tier to test before committing Ritual-based structure may feel rigid for users wanting a purely passive list Higher price point than simpler task-aggregation competitors
Company	BeforeSunset, Inc., founded 2022	Sunsama, founded 2018

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260718. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is BeforeSunset better than Sunsama?

In our reviews BeforeSunset scores 4.0 and Sunsama scores 4.5. 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. Sunsama: A guided daily planning ritual, not just an aggregated task list.

Which is cheaper, BeforeSunset or Sunsama?

BeforeSunset has the lower starting price: from $8/mo for BeforeSunset and from $17/mo for Sunsama.

Do BeforeSunset and Sunsama have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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