Principal Task
Principal Task: A lightweight task manager with unusually detailed productivity scoring. Ranked #74 of 148 in To-Do List Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for solo users wanting lightweight productivity scoring.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSolo users wanting lightweight productivity scoring
- Free planYes
- Paid from$24/yr
- Recurring tasksYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes reminders, recurrence, filters, and Markdown notes
- Task Velocity provides a dedicated productivity score and history
- Kanban, nested subtasks, templates, and flexible task organization
Where it doesn't
- Integrations are limited to Pushover
- No offline access is specified
- Support is provided through email
Our verdict on Principal Task
Principal Task is a task-management application for individuals who want either a simple to-do list or a GTD-oriented workflow. Its feature set covers task tracking across multiple dimensions, folders, contexts, priorities, statuses, stars, nested subtasks, custom filters, recurring tasks, reminders, Markdown notes, templates, Kanban boards, and a Task Velocity productivity score. It runs on the web, iOS, and Android, making it a fit for solo users and small teams that want structured personal task management without a broad collaboration focus.
The free plan provides the core workflow at no cost, including reminders, repeating tasks, Markdown support, custom filters, a dashboard, and task tracking across multiple dimensions. Premium costs $24 per year when billed annually or $3 per month when billed monthly. Both Premium options add Task Velocity history, Enhanced MCP, activity history, private templates, and Kanban. That makes the paid tier most relevant to users who want historical productivity context, private template management, or the Kanban view; users satisfied with the free feature set may have little reason to upgrade.
Principal Task’s strongest distinction is its emphasis on productivity measurement through Task Velocity, supported by task organization features that accommodate both straightforward lists and GTD-oriented workflows. Its platform coverage includes web, iOS, and Android, while its integration list includes Pushover. The product also includes AI features and Enhanced MCP in Premium, but its ecosystem is narrower than a task manager built around numerous integrations. Choose Principal Task for focused individual planning, recurring work, and productivity scoring. Look elsewhere if offline access, extensive integrations, or broader platform coverage is central to your workflow.
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Principal Task pricing
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Principal Task fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $24/yr |
| Recurring tasks | Yes |
| Task reminders | Yes |
| Calendar sync | Not verified |
| Subtasks | Yes |
| Offline access | None |
| Active task limit | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | web, iOS, Android |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Pushover |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | principaltask.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Principal Task integrations
Principal Task lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Pushover
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