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dayGLANCE

Freemium#36 of 137 in Daily Planner Apps

dayGLANCE: A broad, open-source planner for time blocking, habits, focus, and self-hosting. Ranked #36 of 137 in Daily Planner Apps by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for open-source visual time blocking.

5.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 14-day trial
Best for
Open-source visual time blocking
Free plan
Yes
Planning method
Time blocking
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Visual drag-and-drop planning on a 24-hour timeline
- Open source with local storage and self-hosting
- Broad integrations, including calendars, Obsidian, and Nextcloud
Where it doesn't
- Calendar imports refresh periodically rather than continuously
- Pro access is paid through the App Store
- Its broad planning scope may be more than simple task lists need

Our verdict on dayGLANCE

dayGLANCE is a privacy-focused daily planning app for individuals who want to arrange tasks on a visual 24-hour timeline. Its core workflow combines drag-and-drop time blocking with a smart inbox for unscheduled tasks, priorities, tags, recurring tasks, routines, habits, goals, projects, frames, and roadmap planning. It is available on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and as a self-hosted deployment. The Free plan includes web app access, requires no sign-up, and supports self-hosting, while dayGLANCE Pro is available through the App Store.

Its strongest advantage is breadth across planning and ecosystem fit. Users can import calendars through CalDAV and iCal, with integrations spanning Nextcloud, WebDAV, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Fastmail, Proton Calendar, iCloud, Todoist, Obsidian, TRMNL, Stream Deck, Health Connect, and GLANCEvault. Obsidian synchronization covers tasks and daily notes, while WebDAV and Nextcloud provide additional synchronization paths. This makes dayGLANCE a practical choice for people who want a daily planner connected to an existing personal productivity setup rather than an isolated task list.

The standout feature is visual time blocking, supported by a Pomodoro-style Focus Mode with customizable work and break durations. Habit tracking and daily summaries add structure beyond the calendar, and local storage by default plus open-source availability suit privacy-conscious users. Calendar refresh is periodic, so it is less suitable for workflows that depend on continuously updated scheduling. Choose dayGLANCE if you want an open-source planner with self-hosting, visual scheduling, focus sessions, and broad integrations; choose a narrower tool if you only need a simple checklist or real-time calendar synchronization.

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dayGLANCE pricing

Plans Free plan · 14-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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dayGLANCE fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Planning method	Time blocking
Calendar sync	Yes
Recurring tasks	Yes
Mobile platforms	Both
Daily task limit	Not verified
Focus sessions	Yes
Free trial	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	15 integrations: Nextcloud, WebDAV, CalDAV, iCal, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar …
Pricing	Free plan · 14-day trial (source)
Website	dayglance.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

dayGLANCE integrations

dayGLANCE lists 15 integrations on its own site.

Nextcloud
WebDAV
CalDAV
iCal
Google Calendar
Apple Calendar
Fastmail
Proton Calendar
Obsidian
TRMNL
Stream Deck
Health Connect
iCloud
Todoist
GLANCEvault

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