How is PlanItNine different from other to-do apps?

Most apps let you add unlimited tasks and call it 'flexibility.' That's how you end up with 47 items and no idea where to start. PlanItNine is built around the 1-3-5 method: pick 1 Big task, 3 Medium, 5 Small. Your Task Outliner holds everything, but your daily board shows only what you're actually doing today.

Yes. The free tier is generous and will be enough for many people. Start free, and upgrade only if it makes sense for you.

Stop Drowning
in Tasks.

A simple way to plan your day with the 1-3-5 Method.

Most task apps encourage endless lists. Endless lists create anxiety.
PlanItNine brings clarity: 1 Big, 3 Medium, 5 Small.
Just enough to make real progress without overwhelming you.

Start Planning Free

No credit card. Nothing to install.

Why Traditional To-Do Lists Fail

Most people aren't short on tasks. They're short on focus.

Task List Anxiety

Your list grows faster than you can clear it. Everything feels urgent. You end the day stressed and start the next one behind.

Planning Instead of Doing

You spend more time sorting tasks than completing them. It feels productive, but results never show up.

Paralysis From Too Many Choices

A hundred tasks to pick from... so you pick none. Email wins again.

The solution isn't more options.
It's fewer, clearer ones.

The 1-3-5 Method (Built Into PlanItNine)

A daily workflow that prevents overload and drives momentum.

Big Thing

The task that moves the needle today.

Medium Things

Important supporting tasks that keep projects moving.

Small Things

Quick wins that give you progress and confidence.

Start with nine. Finish them. Add more only when it makes sense.
This is how work actually gets done.

More Than a To-Do List

PlanItNine is a full workflow built around clarity and execution.

Project Outliner

Break any project into nested tasks and notes. Map out the whole plan, then pull tasks into your day when you're ready.

Day Planner Board

Drag tasks onto today's 1-3-5 list. Add tasks on the fly. Keep today visible and focused.

Task Carry-Over

Didn't finish something? Move it to tomorrow with one click. No clutter. No guilt.

Built-In Time Tracking

Track hours for yourself, for clients, or for your manager. See where your time actually goes.

Join People Who Finally Feel in Control Again

"Finally, a to-do app that doesn't stress me out."

PlanItNine keeps things simple, structured, and human.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the 1-3-5 method and PlanItNine. View all FAQs →

It's a simple daily planning approach: 1 Big task, 3 Medium tasks, 5 Small tasks. The Big task is important because when you finish it, you know you moved the needle today. The rest fills in around it.

Most apps let you add unlimited tasks and call it 'flexibility.' That's how you end up with 47 items and no idea where to start. PlanItNine is built around the 1-3-5 method. Your Task Outliner holds everything, but your daily board shows only what you're actually doing today.

Yes. The free tier is generous and will be enough for many people. We'd love for everyone to have the premium features, but honestly, a lot of users won't need them. Start free, and upgrade only if it makes sense for you.

A lot of users tell us it does. The structure helps when your brain wants to do everything at once. Instead of an overwhelming list, you see exactly what you're doing today. The Big task gives you something to anchor on.

Yes. Click the timer icon on any task to start tracking. It's useful if you want to see where your time goes, bill clients, or just get a sense of how long things actually take.

Yes. The web version works everywhere. It's best on desktop for planning, but it works great on mobile for checking off tasks throughout the day. We're also developing dedicated iOS and Android apps.

Stop Drowningin Tasks.