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Sunsama review: a calm planner with a catch

A document-based look at Sunsama's planning ritual, scheduling tools, and price. Published by ClaroCal.

Sunsama at a glance (verified 14 September 2026, check sunsama.com for current numbers)
SunsamaClaroCal
ApproachAuto-schedules selected tasksAuto-drafts your day
Price$22/mo ($17 annually)From $6/mo
Free planNo (14-day trial)No, 14-day trial
Best forPeople who want a planning ritualPeople who want the plan made for them

What Sunsama is built around

Sunsama centers a guided daily planning ritual. You choose tasks, estimate the time they need, and decide what fits today. Task-source integrations bring work from other tools into that process.

Scheduling is not entirely manual

Sunsama can auto-schedule a selected task around visible calendar events. Its settings also provide automatic rescheduling for conflicts and early finishes. Older descriptions saying that nothing schedules itself are inaccurate.

The distinction is the planning workflow: Sunsama asks you to choose the work for your day, then offers tools to place and maintain it. Automation does not remove the deliberate planning step.

Who should consider it?

Consider Sunsama if you want a planning and review habit, especially when tasks arrive through several apps. If you only need a daily plan around Google Calendar and can use a separate task list, a smaller planner may fit at a lower price.

The Pro pricing card lists $22/month or $17/month billed annually, with a 14-day trial. Check the selected checkout terms. We have reviewed the published documentation for this article, not conducted a hands-on usability study.

See ClaroCal vs Sunsama or the Sunsama pricing breakdown.

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

  • A genuinely calming, deliberate daily-planning ritual
  • Pulls tasks from Todoist, Asana, Trello, email and more
  • Strong focus on doing less, intentionally
  • 14-day trial with no credit card

What's not

  • No permanent free plan
  • Higher starting price than ClaroCal
  • The daily ritual requires time and attention

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?

Yes. Select a task and use its auto-scheduling command to place it around visible calendar events. Sunsama also offers automatic rescheduling settings. Its guided planning ritual is different from having no scheduling automation.

Is ClaroCal cheaper than Sunsama?

ClaroCal starts at $6/month or $60/year. Sunsama's Pro pricing card currently lists $22/month or $17/month billed annually, with a 14-day trial. Its FAQ has different figures, so confirm the offer at checkout.

Does ClaroCal import tasks from Sunsama's integrations?

No. ClaroCal works from the tasks you add to ClaroCal and keeps scheduled blocks in sync with Google Calendar. Sunsama has a broader set of task-source integrations. Check the sources you need before switching.

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Last reviewed 14 September 2026.