A private, local-first Sunsama alternative
WeekFlux gives you the calm daily and weekly planning rhythm people love about Sunsama — but your data starts on your device, sync is end-to-end encrypted, and there is a genuinely useful free plan instead of a subscription-only model.
Sunsama is a polished daily planner built around a guided ritual and tight calendar integrations. It is a genuinely good tool — but it is cloud-based, requires an account, and is subscription-only at roughly $20 per month after the trial.
If you want the same calm, intentional weekly planning without handing all of your task data to a cloud service, WeekFlux is built for you. It keeps your plan local-first, makes cloud sync optional and end-to-end encrypted, and gives you a free tier you can keep using indefinitely.
WeekFlux vs Sunsama at a glance
Both apps help you plan a calmer week. The difference is where your data lives, how you pay, and how much works for free.
| WeekFlux | Sunsama | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free plan + €49/year or €129 lifetime | Subscription only (around $20/month) |
| Free tier | Full local planner, free indefinitely | 14-day trial, then paid |
| Where your data lives | Local-first, on your device | Cloud-based |
| Encryption | End-to-end encrypted sync option | Standard cloud storage |
| Works offline | Yes, core planning works offline | Limited |
| Account required | No — optional for sync only | Yes |
| Time blocking | Yes, drag-and-drop time blocks | Yes |
| Habits and routines | Built-in habit tracking and streaks | Not a core focus |
| Notes and brain dump | Searchable notes hub | Daily notes |
Competitor details are based on publicly available information and may change. Always check Sunsama's site for current pricing and features.
Why people look for a Sunsama alternative
The most common reasons are cost and data ownership. A monthly subscription adds up, and for a tool you live in every day, many people prefer to pay once or keep a capable free version.
The second reason is privacy. Sunsama stores your tasks, notes, and plans in its cloud. If your week includes sensitive client work, personal health routines, or confidential projects, a local-first model where your data never has to leave your device is a meaningful difference.
What WeekFlux keeps from the Sunsama experience
WeekFlux is designed around the same weekly rhythm: capture what is on your mind, prioritize what matters, schedule it into real time blocks, then focus and review. You still get a structured, intentional planning flow rather than a raw to-do list.
You also get deep focus sessions, a persistent focus bar, and a distraction-free Zen Mode for actually doing the work — not just rearranging it.
Where WeekFlux goes further
Habits and routines are built into the same planner, so you are not paying for a second app to track consistency. Progress, streaks, and achievement milestones live alongside your weekly plan.
And because WeekFlux is local-first with optional encrypted sync, you decide whether your planning data ever touches a server at all.
- Local by default
- Encrypted sync option
- Free plan, no trial countdown
FAQ
Is WeekFlux free, unlike Sunsama?
Yes. WeekFlux has a free local-first plan you can use indefinitely with the full planner, tasks, notes, habits, focus sessions, and weekly review. Sunsama is subscription-only after a trial. WeekFlux Pro is optional and adds encrypted cloud sync.
Can I migrate my data from Sunsama?
WeekFlux supports ICS calendar import and JSON import/export, so you can bring in existing calendar data and keep your planning portable. There is no proprietary lock-in.
Is my planning data private in WeekFlux?
Yes. WeekFlux is local-first, so your week starts on your device. Cloud sync is optional and end-to-end encrypted, meaning your data is encrypted before it leaves your device.
Does WeekFlux do time blocking like Sunsama?
Yes. You can drag tasks into days and visual time blocks, schedule against real capacity, and import or export calendars via ICS.
Related guides & features
- Backup, export & restore Keep control over your planning data.
- How to prioritize your tasks Sort tasks by urgency and importance with the Eisenhower Matrix.
- The Pomodoro Technique Focus in 25-minute intervals with short breaks.
- Weekly planner Capture tasks, time block the week, and reschedule fast.
- Habit tracker Daily, weekly, and monthly habits with honest streaks.
- How to build habits that stick Start small, anchor to routines, and track consistency honestly.
Try the private Sunsama alternative
Start free on desktop and mobile. Keep your plan local, and add encrypted sync only if you want it.