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 | ClaroCal | |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Auto-schedules selected tasks | Auto-drafts your day |
| Price | $22/mo ($17 annually) | From $6/mo |
| Free plan | No (14-day trial) | No, 14-day trial |
| Best for | People who want a planning ritual | People 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?
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.