The following Free or Low Cost Assistive Technology programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different forms of Organization and Task Management Support. The information about the following applications has been summarized from the applications’ websites and/or from experience testing the applications. We update this page approximately once a year. Please refer to the applications’ websites for the most up to date information.
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Organization & Task Management
Agenda
Features:
- Task and note taking app with date/time markers
- Create to do lists for present and future dates
- Track to do list items in a timeline format and add detailed notes
- More Information: Agenda Website
Cost: Free and Premium features can be purchased in the app
Compatibility: iOS
Any.do
Features:
- To-do list application
- Sync your tasks on your mobile device and computer or use the Chrome extension
- Use the reminder feature so you never forget what you need to do or where you need to be
- More Information: Any.do Website
Cost: Free and $3/month Premium
Compatibility: iOS; Android; Chrome Extension
Bullet Journal App
Features:
- Using the Bullet Journal Method, log tasks and to-do’s
- Offers a searchable log and reflection tracker to organize and prioritize tasks
- Includes guides and articles to help you get started
- More Information: Bullet Journal Website
Cost: $4.99
Compatibility: iOS; Android
Dynalist
Features:
- Task break-down and organization app
- Connect tasks to one another for easy navigation
- Trackable and searchable options for your to-dos
- More Information: Dynalist Website
Cost: Free and $7.99/month for Pro
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS; Android; Linux; Chrome and Firefox Extension
Goblin Tools- Magic ToDo
Features:
- AI task management tool that helps break down large tasks into smaller steps
- Users can also break down subtasks into additional smaller steps and get time estimates for how long tasks will take
- Goblin Tools’ website contains other helpful resources, such as writing assistance for tone and formalizing writing, an overview of topics entered, a time estimator, a recipe builder, and more
- More Information: Goblin Tools Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource
Google Keep
Features:
- A visual bulletin board of post-it notes with reminders and tasks lists
- Ability to color code your notes, add reminders, and add photos and pictures to your notes
- Use your Google account to sync this on your computer, tablet, phone and other Google Suite apps
- More Information: Google Keep Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource; Android; iOS
iStudiez Pro
Features:
- Stay organized and on top of all your school work and your schedule with this app
- Using the built-in planner with alerts and reminders, track tasks, homework, deadlines, meetings, and your grades
- Sync across devices
- More Information: iStudiez Pro Website
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS
Llama Life
Features:
- Pomodoro type timer and time management app
- Allows users to map out their day in time increments for tasks
- Provides suggestions for how to break a task down into smaller tasks
- Users can different types of alarms to help them transition from task to task
- View timers in a visual or countdown format
- Play soundscapes within the app to help stay more focused
- More Information: Llama Life Website
Cost: $27.30/yr
Compatibility: Online resource, Android, iPhone
myHomework
Features:
- Virtual Planner to track your homework, tests, projects, and lessons
- Set and receive reminders when assignments are due or tests are coming up
- Set up your class schedule within the app
- Sync your information with any of the available devices
- More Information: myHomework Website
Cost: Free and $4.99/year for Premium
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; Chrome Extension; iOS; Android; Kindle
MyStudyLife
Features:
- Create an account to keep track of your school work, assignments, course, schedule and exams
- Use the dashboard to schedule and set reminders for all your school related work
- Cross platform compatibility allows for organizing on a variety of devices
- More Information: My Study Life Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android; Online Resource
Notion
Features:
- One-stop-shop for organizational planning to keep track of all of your daily tasks, schedules, and projects.
- Customizable pages or pre-fabricated organizing templates
- Notion pages can be shared with others for collaboration or team planning
- Offered as a desktop, mobile, and web application so you can access Notion anywhere
- More Information: Notion Website
Cost: Free for personal or $8/month for Plus (billed annually)
Compatibility: Web application; Windows; Mac; iOS; Android
Passion Planner
Features:
- Passion Planner is an organizational planner and journal store that has options for free digital downloads
- The free digital downloads includes a variety of planner, journal, and other organizational layouts
- More information: Passion Planner Free Downloads Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Downloadable resource
Priority Matrix
Features:
- Project management app to help manage and categorize priorities
- App includes visual icons, notes, file sharing, overview of all projects, and more
- Ability to sync between devices and track your progress
- More Information: Priority Matrix Website
Cost: Free limited version; $12/month Pro (billed annually)
Compatibility: Online Resource; Windows; Mac; iOS; Android; Chrome and Firefox extension
Remember the Milk
Features:
- An app designed to help users not “forget the milk,” or any other task using this task/to-do-list
- Organize your tasks with priorities, subtasks, due date, time estimates, tags, repeating tasks and more
- Sync tasks on multiple devices and with calendars
- Get reminders through notifications, email, text or Twitter
- More Information: Remember the Milk Website
Cost: Free and Pro for $39.99/year
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS; Android; Windows; Mac; Linux; Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox extension
Station
Features:
- An open-source browser to organize all applications you have
- Includes a smart dock for quick access to your applications
- Searchable across applications
- Enable focus mode to toggle application notifications on and off
- More Information: Station Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Open-source download
Structured- Daily Planner
Features:
- Displays to-do lists items in a visual timeline
- Customize tasks by adding icons, subtasks, changing the color, adding notes, or set as a repeating task
- Has a place to store tasks that you aren’t yet sure about when you need to get them done
- Enable notifications to get reminders about to-do list items
- More Information: Structured Website
Cost: Free, Pro for $9.99/year, or Lifetime Pro one-time payment for $29.99
Compatibility: iOS
Things 3
Features:
- To-do list application
- Create and prioritize check lists and to do list items for today, upcoming, anytime, or someday
- Features headings to better structure your to do lists, reminders, multiple windows view and more
- Daily schedule view with calendar events and to-do list items in one place
- More information: Things 3 Website
Cost: $9.99 for iPhone and $19.99 for iPad
Compatibility: iOS
TickTick
Features:
- Includes features such as a place to record tasks, a calendar, an “Eisenhower Matrix” to help with prioritizing tasks, a Pomodoro timer, and a habit tracker
- Users can use voice input to add items to their task list, share lists with others, and more
- Progress tracking available in the premium version
- More information: TickTick Website
Cost: Free for regular plan and Annual plan for $35.99
Compatibility: Windows, Android, iOS, Mac, Linux, Online, Chrome/Edge/Firefox Extension, Outlook and Gmail Add-on
Tile App
Features:
- Device and application made to help users not lose and find their items
- Connect your tile to your keys, bike, computer, or anything
- If you misplace your item, use the app to help you track the item down
- Tile will ring you to guide you to its location
- If tile is out of range, the app will guide you to its last known location
- More Information: Tile App Website
Cost: ~$25+ per tile; Free app
Compatibility: Standalone device with app compatibility; iOS; Android
Todoist
Features:
- Subtasks, notifications, prioritization, reminders, notes, and filters in this all-in-one to-do list
- Access tasks from anywhere, collaborate on shared tasks, and linked with other apps
- Features templates to get you started
- More Information: Todoist Website
Cost: Free; Pro $4/month (billed annually)
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Online Resource; iOS; Android; Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge extension
Toodledo
Features:
- Organizational tool to support users with customizable tasks, lists, notes, outlines, and habit tracking
- Advertised as an app that can increase productivity
- Users can access Toodledo on their phone or computer
- More information: Toodledo Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Android, iOS
Trello
Features:
- Displays tasks and priorities in a creative and collaborative way
- Customizable boards, lists, and templates to help you organize your to-do lists
- Ability to track progress for tasks
- More Information: Trello Website
Cost: Free, Standard for $5/month (billed annually), and Premium for $10/month (billed annually)
Compatibility: Web application; iOS; Android
Workflowy
Features:
- Organizational tool used to help manage to-do lists, projects, take notes, store files, journal, collaborate with others, tag items, and more
- Nested layouts, lists, bullets, ability to add dates and other format and layout options
- Sync between devices
- More Information: Workflowy Website
Cost: Free or $4.99/month for Pro
Compatibility: Online Resource; Windows; Mac; Linux; iOS; Android
To download a printable copy with live links of the list of Free and Low Cost Assistive Technology for Organizational Tools, please click on the following link: Organizational & Time Management AT