


OmniFocus projects



Supported Operating System(s):
Mac OS, Web browser (OS agnostic)About OmniFocus
OmniFocus is a web and Mac-based solution that helps businesses streamline processes related to due-date tracking, activity grouping, and weekly reviews generation among other operations on a centralized platform. It allows staff members to create new tasks, insert project-specific notes, and add tags to organize daily activities based on level, priority, personnel, location, and more.
OmniFocus's forecasting functionality allows employees to plan weekly activities and set future goals based on upcoming tasks and deadlines. Administrators can configure the platform in multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian. Additionally, the perspectives module enables team members to automatically create shortcuts and group similar ...
OmniFocus projects
Supported Operating System(s):
Mac OS, Web browser (OS agnostic)Average User Ratings
Overall
Ease-of-use
4.0
Value for money
4.5
Customer support
4.5
Functionality
4.5
Likelihood to Recommend
Not likely
Very likely
October 2020
Tammie from Writing and Editing
Company Size: 1 employee
Industry: Writing and Editing
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
3.0
Value for money
5.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
5.0
October 2020
Fantastic "to-do" software but very in-depth
I tried a dozen to-do apps before purchasing OF3 and stuck with it a few months but the interface wasn't right for me and it was too fiddly and too overwhelming. If you can get into it properly and can handle how in-depth it is then you'll be fine but it was just too much for me. The price when I got it was actually great, it was a one-time purchase, not subscription like it is now. However, I have switched to Todoist which meets my needs so much better.
Pros
It had all the features I needed including setting repeating reminders, ease of adding a task and setting dark mode.
Cons
It's too in-depth, if you've never used it or one of Omni's other software it's a heck of a learning curve. The online manual is huge and there's so much to find out. Setting repeating tasks is quite fiddly, there are a lot of options. Other software I've used let's you just put "water plants every Monday" and it'll set that reminder. In OF3 you have to select so many options just to do this. It's very fiddly on a phone especially.
December 2019
Jakob from Ragnar Events
Company Size: 51-200 employees
Industry: Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
2.0
Value for money
4.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
5.0
December 2019
A well featured tool with a steep learning curve
Trying to juggle multiple roles at work with different projects and deadlines, OmniFocus helps with the defer dates, to not have something pop up until you have decided to work on it. So it is easier to avoid being overwhelmed. So long as you consistently use the system and review weekly.
Pros
When you are invested in the system and the GTD (Getting Things Done) Methodology, OmniFocus works quite well.
Cons
The learning curve! It takes a lot of time to internalize how OmniFocus works and the flow daily and weekly use.
Reasons for Choosing OmniFocus
OmniFocus is a professional project with consistent development behind it. Things development at the time appeared more sporadic.
Reasons for Switching to OmniFocus
OmniFocus had enhanced functionality with the custom perspectives.
December 2018
Anonymous
Company Size: 10,000+ employees
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
4.0
Functionality
5.0
December 2018
My Go To Tool to Getting Things Done
OmniFocus allows you to quickly capture your thoughts and turn them into actionable tasks. OmniFocus’s intuitive and customizable interface provides you with the tools needed to organize your tasks into manageable actions.
Pros
These are features that I like Quick Entry, allows me to quickly create tasks from anywhere on your Mac Folders and projects to help organize tasks Customizable views Mail app integration
Cons
I do not use these features much time estimates, repeats for your tasks and projects
September 2020
Mark from Legend Senior Living and 3-Ring Productions
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Customer support
5.0
Functionality
5.0
September 2020
My most frequently used application, Keeps me Sane!
I would feel completely lost without OmniFocus and have attempted to use some other workaround software but it failed miserably, doesn't even come close. I need all my commitments and tasks with me instantly for on-the-go decision making about what I do next, according to what context I'm currently in. This does it seamlessly and the customer service is great. An unreserved recommendation from me.
Pros
For those who are familiar with [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] Getting Things Done methodology, this is a must-have. But you don't have to be familiar with GTD for it to keep you focused. It keeps me on track in my demanding full time job as well as running my side-hustle company. It also keeps me on task with personal commitments. I use it constantly throughout the day to make sure I'm committed to the right projects and doing the right tasks, at the right time, in the right context. For me, this is my #1 application I use in any business or personal category. It was a little pricey for an app, but pays multiple dividends to me every day. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone who needs to get business and personal commitments under control and keep them that way. And to get maximum benefit, read the GTD book from [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] to understand how it REALLY can benefit you day to day on all kinds of levels. For me, people marvel at how I stay calm and focused in the midst of accomplishing so much, and this is my secret.
Cons
I was surprised it cost a little more than other apps and services, but well worth it. I can use it across platforms on all my devices including PC, and stay up to date everywhere at once. But it is more expensive than some lesser products. I think you get what you pay for with this one.
March 2020
Greg from Lutheran Church
Company Size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Religious Institutions
Time Used: More than 2 years
Review Source: Capterra
Ease-of-use
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
March 2020
When you need it, you need it
As you can see, I really like Omnifocus. It helps keep me on track. When I'm doing GTD well and doing my Weekly Reviews (which Omnifocus supports very well) then I'm staying on track with my life. I'm a big fan.
Pros
I've used a lot of iOS and Mac task managers. Omnifocus is the best for me when life gets super busy. I love the automation and the project management templates. It makes it so easy to deal with recurring projects. The different perspectives let me see only what I need to see at any given time. It really is a joy to use once you get the hang of it. I have it on my Apple Watch, iPhone and Mac.
Cons
There is a learning curve, but don't let that stop you. Just because a task has a million fields you can you doesn't mean you have to use them. I would say just use the basic for a while and learn the more advanced features as you go. It's pricey but totally worth it.
Reasons for Choosing OmniFocus
I love Things but Omnifocus just offers more power and advanced features. If you can get away with using Things, it's a great looking and wonderful app.