Nudge vs. to-do apps

A to-do app is only as complete as what you remember to type into it. Nudge finds the follow-up for you, from the conversation it started in.

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Side by side

 NudgeTo-do apps
How a task gets inNudge notices a promise or request as it's written, in chat, email or a meeting.You write it down yourself, after you remember to.
ContextEvery loop carries the exact message it came from, and who sent it.Usually just a title you typed.
Closing it outCloses itself once the work is actually done, like sending the reply.You check it off by hand.
Across appsReads chat, email, documents, browsers and meetings you allow.Lives on its own, separate from where the ask happened.
Shared team listsPersonal by design, not built for team task boards.Often built for shared boards and assignments.

When to use Nudge

You want the follow-up caught automatically, from wherever it was actually said, with the original message attached.

When to-do apps make more sense

You want a shared board your team plans sprints or projects against.

FAQ

Questions about Nudge vs. to-do apps

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Can I use Nudge alongside my to-do app?

Yes. Nudge doesn't replace a project board; it catches the follow-ups that never made it onto one.

Does Nudge sync to my to-do app?

Not today. Nudge keeps its own private inbox of open loops on your Mac.

Keep moving.We'll remember the rest.

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