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Head-to-head · Time Blocking Apps

Sunsama vs TimeHero

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Sunsama #4 in Time Blocking Apps 5.7/10 From $17/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Sunsama
TimeHero #8 in Time Blocking Apps 5.7/10 From $4.60/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit TimeHero

Sunsama leads on 1 check, TimeHero on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Lowest starting priceTimeHero · $4.6/user/mo

Sunsama and TimeHero score identically on our rubric (5.7 out of 10) for time blocking apps; Sunsama sits at #4 and TimeHero at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

TimeHero is cheaper to start at $4.6/user/mo against $17/user/mo. Sunsama offers calendar sync; TimeHero doesn't publish it. TimeHero offers task management; Sunsama doesn't publish it.

Sunsama is the better fit for guided daily planning for connected work tools. TimeHero is the better fit for low-cost automatic scheduling for projects.

  • Sunsama fits best

    Guided daily planning for connected work tools

  • TimeHero fits best

    Low-cost automatic scheduling for projects

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Side by side

Feature Sunsama 5.7/10 Visit ↗ TimeHero 5.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 5.7 5.7
Ranking #4 in Time Blocking Apps #8 in Time Blocking Apps
Best for Guided daily planning for connected work tools Low-cost automatic scheduling for projects
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $17/user/mo $4.6/user/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 20 integrations 1,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sunsama 1/6 · TimeHero 1/6
Calendar sync ✓ (best) Not published
Task management Not published ✓ (best)
Recurring time blocks Not published Not published
Automatic scheduling Not published Not published
Desktop apps Not published Not published
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Guided workflow combines task review, prioritization, workload estimates, and scheduling
  • Integrates with major task, calendar, email, and work-management tools
  • Focus Mode, timers, and workload tracking support structured workdays
  • Automatically schedules tasks around calendar availability and priorities
  • Includes recurring tasks, dependencies, forecasting, and workload views
  • Connects with Google, Outlook 365, Asana, Slack, Gmail, and Zapier
Cons
  • No free plan; paid access starts at $17 per user monthly when billed annually
  • Mobile apps are companion apps rather than standalone replacements
  • Advanced security and compliance features are reserved for Enterprise
  • No free plan is available
  • Key planning and reporting features require higher tiers
  • The trial lasts seven days
Our verdict

Sunsama combines daily planning, task management, calendars, and work-management integrations in one workspace. It is designed for busy professionals who want a guided process for reviewing previous work, choosing priorities, estimating…

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TimeHero is a work-management and time-blocking platform for freelancers, teams, and larger organizations. It automatically plans tasks around calendar availability, meetings, priorities, estimates, deadlines, and dependencies. Alongside…

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  1. SunsamaTime Blocking Apps 5.7From $17/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
  2. TimeHeroTime Blocking Apps 5.7From $4.60/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sunsama — where it wins

    • Guided workflow combines task review, prioritization, workload estimates, and scheduling
    • Integrates with major task, calendar, email, and work-management tools
    • Focus Mode, timers, and workload tracking support structured workdays

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid access starts at $17 per user monthly when billed annually
    • Mobile apps are companion apps rather than standalone replacements
    • Advanced security and compliance features are reserved for Enterprise

  • TimeHero — where it wins

    • Automatically schedules tasks around calendar availability and priorities
    • Includes recurring tasks, dependencies, forecasting, and workload views
    • Connects with Google, Outlook 365, Asana, Slack, Gmail, and Zapier

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Key planning and reporting features require higher tiers
    • The trial lasts seven days
  • Sunsama5.7/10 · From $17/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A guided planner for timeboxing tasks across calendars and connected work tools.

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  • TimeHero5.7/10 · From $4.60/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

    A low-cost automatic scheduler with useful project, workload, and timesheet tools.

    Visit TimeHeroFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026