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ByDesign vs. Fantastical

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ByDesign

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    ByDesign

    		N/AN/AByDesign: AI-Powered Productivity and Planning Platform Overview ByDesign is a productivity and planning platform that helps individuals organize tasks, manage schedules, track habits, take notes, and work toward personal and professional goals in one workspace. It combines task management, calendar planning, goal tracking, and visual organization to help users manage their daily activities more efficiently. Key Features AI-Powered Planning:…

    $8

    per month per user

    Fantastical

    Score9 out of 10
    		N/AN/A

    $5.49

    per month

    Pricing
    ByDesignFantastical
    Editions & Modules
    Pro
    $8
    per month per user
    AI
    $15
    per month per user
    AI plus
    $20
    per month per user
    Basic
    $5.49
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ByDesignFantastical
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsUp to 33% discount available for annual pricing.—
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    User Ratings
    ByDesignFantastical
    Likelihood to Recommend
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    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    ByDesignFantastical
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ByDesign
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    Flexibits
    Fantastical is excellent for someone who appreciates the ease of data entry without having to tick boxes and use drop-down menus. Fantastical also provides a number of different view options based on how the user prefers to see their calendar and tasks.
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    Pros
    ByDesign
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    Flexibits
    • Manage multiple calendars.
    • Data entry for events and tasks.
    • Connection between all my devices.
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    Cons
    ByDesign
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    Flexibits
    • Sometimes there are issues in syncing calendars between devices.
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    Alternatives Considered
    ByDesign
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    Flexibits
    Fantastical provides a visual experience that I appreciate more than the simplified Apple iCal design. It also provides a lot of options that help with the more detailed events.
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    Return on Investment
    ByDesign
    No answers on this topic
    Flexibits
    • Ability to quickly and easily enter events and tasks.
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    ByDesign Screenshots

    Screenshot of ByDesign AI Canvas, which provides a visual planning workspace with Day, Week, Month, Quarter, and Year calendar views. Users can switch between views to manage daily tasks, organize weekly schedules, plan monthly activities, review quarterly goals, and track yearly objectives. By bringing tasks, calendar events, notes, and planning activities together, AI Canvas helps users organize their work and maintain a clear overview of both short-term priorities and long-term plans.Screenshot of The ByDesign AI Assistant, which helps users organize their schedules and productivity tasks using natural language. Users can describe their plans and goals, receive AI-assisted suggestions, and turn ideas into actionable tasks and schedules.Screenshot of Preview Changes, which allows users to review AI-generated scheduling updates before applying them. Users can inspect suggested changes and choose to accept or cancel them, maintaining control over their calendar and planning decisions.Screenshot of The ByDesign Kanban Board, which helps users organize tasks visually across workflow stages. Users can track progress, see outstanding work, and manage tasks in a structured format that supports personal planning and project organization.Screenshot of ByDesign Workspaces. These allow users to organize and manage tasks within specific folders according to their projects, priorities, or personal needs. Users can keep related tasks together, organize their work by folder, and manage tasks within each workspace for better organization and productivity. This folder-based structure helps users keep different activities organized and focus on the tasks associated with each project or area of work.Screenshot of ByDesign AI Goals. This helps users turn their ideas and ambitions into actionable plans. Users can define their goals, break them down into smaller tasks and manageable steps, and organize activities to make progress toward their objectives. By combining AI-assisted goal planning with task and calendar management, ByDesign helps users structure their plans, track their priorities, and work toward personal and professional goals more effectively.