ClaroCal vs Sunsama: planning workflow and price
Sunsama combines a guided planning ritual with auto-scheduling. ClaroCal focuses on a daily plan around Google Calendar at a lower starting price.
| ClaroCal | Sunsama | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $6/mo, 14-day free trial | $22/mo or $17/mo annual (Pro card) |
| Annual price | From $60/yr (~$5/mo) | $17/mo billed yearly |
| Free plan | No, 14-day trial | No, 14-day trial only |
| How the day gets planned | Auto-drafted, then you adjust | Guided planning + auto-scheduling |
| Google Calendar sync | Two-way | Yes |
| Pulls tasks from many tools | No, task list in ClaroCal | Yes (Asana, Todoist, email, more) |
| Best fit | Wants the plan drafted for them | Wants a deliberate planning practice |
What you get with Sunsama
Sunsama builds planning into a daily ritual: choose the work, estimate the effort, and decide what is realistic. It also imports tasks from several tools.
That does not mean every calendar block must be placed manually. Sunsama can auto-schedule selected tasks around visible events, and its settings support automatic rescheduling when tasks conflict or finish early. The planning ritual and the automation work together.
Where ClaroCal differs
ClaroCal drafts a day from the tasks you add to it around your Google Calendar meetings. You can adjust the draft, and its scheduled blocks stay in two-way sync with Google Calendar.
The trade-off is scope. ClaroCal does not replace Sunsama’s collection of task-source integrations. If pulling work from several apps is central to your routine, check that before moving your planning elsewhere.
Compare the price and workflow
ClaroCal starts at $6/month or $60/year, with a 14-day trial. Sunsama’s published Pro card lists $22/month or $17/month billed annually, also with a 14-day trial. Compare the selected checkout terms as well as the monthly equivalent.
Try a real task list during the trial. Look at whether the planner helps you choose a realistic workload, adjust times, and carry on when meetings change. A guided ritual may be useful to you even when both products have automation.
See Sunsama pricing, ClaroCal pricing, and the time-blocking app guide.
Sources checked September 14, 2026: Sunsama’s auto-scheduling guide and rescheduling settings. The Pro pricing card lists $22 monthly or $17/month billed annually; some FAQ text on the same page differs, so confirm checkout. This comparison is published by ClaroCal.
What's good
- Plans from $6/month
- A 14-day trial on every plan
- A focused daily plan around Google Calendar
- Two-way Google Calendar and iCloud sync
What's not
- Does not replace Sunsama's broad task-source integrations
- A smaller product scope
- Works from the tasks you add to ClaroCal
The verdict
Sunsama suits people who want a guided planning ritual and task-source integrations, with scheduling automation available.
ClaroCal is worth trying if you want a lower-cost daily planner around Google Calendar and can work from its own task list.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sunsama schedule tasks automatically?
Is ClaroCal cheaper than Sunsama?
Does ClaroCal import tasks from Sunsama's integrations?
Ready to clear your mind?
Connect Google Calendar (and iCloud, if you use it), add your tasks, and let Claro draft your day. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial.
Last reviewed 14 September 2026.