All tools
30 tools, sorted by friction (easiest first). Prices checked 2026-10-20.
Brain.fm
Press play focus music; nothing to configure.
$14.99/mo or $99.99/yr. No free plan found.
Goblin Tools
No account needed; paste a task, get steps. Lowest friction on the list.
All web tools free, no account. Pro $3/mo (web) with a 1-week trial. Mobile apps are a small one-time purchase — check the app store for the current price.
Google Calendar + Google Tasks reminders
Already on most phones; default notifications are a zero-setup start.
Free with a Google account.
Llama Life
One list with a countdown timer per task; tiny learning curve.
$6/mo, or yearly — shown as $27.50/yr (marked down from $39) on the official page when we checked.
Structured
Visual timeline planner; free version is useful on day one.
Check site for current price
Todoist (Ramble / Task Assist)
Fast natural-language capture and voice 'Ramble'; free tier is usable.
Beginner: free (5 projects, limited Ramble voice sessions). Pro $7/mo or $60/yr; 7-day trial.
Voicenotes
Hit record, talk, get a transcript and summary.
Basic $0 (unlimited recordings, 30-day history). Pro $9/user/mo.
Apple Reminders + Shortcuts
Already installed; location/time reminders are easy, Shortcuts automations take tinkering.
Free, built into iPhone, iPad and Mac.
ChatGPT (scheduled tasks + voice)
Already on most phones; voice dump works, but you must set up tasks yourself.
Check site for current price
Claude
Free web/app; great for breaking tasks down, but blank-chat start needs a prompt.
Free $0. Pro $17/mo billed annually or $20 billed monthly. Max from $100/mo.
FLOWN
Drop-in group focus sessions; free tier available.
Free option (4 community sessions/month + Fridays); 30-day trial, no card. $25/mo monthly, $19/mo billed annually, $900 lifetime.
Focusmate
Book a 25/50-min video slot with a stranger; camera-on can feel awkward at first.
Free: 3 sessions/week, no card. Plus: $8/mo billed annually or $12/mo monthly, unlimited sessions.
Google Gemini
Built into Android/Google apps; settings for activity are confusing.
Free with a Google account. Google AI Plus $4.99/mo; AI Pro $19.99/mo; Ultra from $99.99/mo (US).
Granola
Meeting notes without a bot joining the call.
Basic $0 (limited history); Business $14/user/mo; Enterprise $35/user/mo.
Mem
Push-to-talk capture with an agent that organizes notes.
Free (25 messages); Plus $9/mo; Pro $29/mo; larger tiers $49–$199/mo.
Otter.ai
Auto-records/transcribes meetings so you don't have to remember them.
Basic: free. Pro $16.99/user/mo monthly or $8.33/user/mo billed annually. Business $30/user/mo (promo prices sometimes shown).
Saner.ai
Brain-dump notes + AI that surfaces tasks; marketed to ADHD users.
Free $0 (30 AI messages/mo, 100 notes). Starter $8/mo; Standard $16/mo (about 20% off yearly).
Tiimo
Designed for neurodivergent users; visual timeline and gentle nudges, low setup.
Check site for current price
Flow Club
Hosted group sessions; no lasting free tier found and higher price.
$40/mo or $400/yr; 50% off for students and non-profits (per site FAQ). No lasting free tier found.
IFTTT
Simpler than Zapier for phone/location triggers; still requires building.
Free $0 (2 applets). Pro $2.99/mo; Pro+ $8.99/mo (billed annually).
Inflow
ADHD skills program (CBT-based content) rather than an automation tool.
Check site for current price
Morgen
Good calendar + AI planner, no free tier after trial.
No free plan; 14-day trial, no card. $15/mo billed yearly or $30/mo billed monthly.
Reclaim.ai
Free tier and auto-blocks time for habits, but needs Google/Outlook calendar setup.
Lite: free forever. Starter $10/seat/mo; Business $15/seat/mo; Enterprise $22/seat/mo.
Sunsama
Guided daily-planning ritual helps, but it's a daily habit to keep and no free tier.
No free plan; 14-day free trial, no card. Pro $17/mo billed yearly or $22/mo billed monthly (the FAQ on the same page lists older figures).
Akiflow
Inbox-consolidation power tool; pricey and setup-heavy.
No free plan; 7-day trial. Pro $34/mo monthly or $19/mo billed yearly.
Amazing Marvin
Built with ADHD 'strategies' you toggle on, but the options overwhelm new users.
No free plan; 14-day trial, no card. Pro $8/mo billed $96/yr. Monthly billing exists — check site for current price. 50% student discount; pay-what-you-can on request.
Lindy
AI agent that handles email/admin, but setup and credit math are complex.
Free $0 with $50 in credits (credits last 7 days). Team from $49.99/mo (5,000 credits).
Motion
Powerful auto-scheduling but heavy setup and a price that bites; trial needs commitment.
Pro AI $19/seat/mo; Business AI $29/seat/mo. Free trial offered. No free plan.
Notion (Notion AI)
Infinite flexibility = setup paralysis for many ADHD users.
Free $0; Plus $10/seat/mo; Business $20/seat/mo (yearly pricing; monthly costs more).
Zapier
Automation builder; powerful but you have to design the workflow.
Free forever $0; Professional from $19.99/mo; Team from $69/mo.