When we set out to build LazyMeter, we were aware that we had many competitors. But we also understand that task management is still a problem – most people still use pen and paper or a home-brewed solution for their to-do list.  We set out to build a profoundly different task manager – in fact, we call it the first task processor. Here is what makes LazyMeter different.

1. Our core belief is that productivity is not about how much you do, but how you feel at the end of the day. Other task managers create more work for users, and overwhelm them with an even longer to-do list. LazyMeter is designed to help you focus on one day at a time, and feel better at the end of the day.
2. Faster than pen and paper. Like paper, all you need to add a task is a title – we  don’t ask for unnatural inputs like “priority”, “context”, or even “deadline”. Unlike paper, we help you process your tasks, and make it easy to move things around.
3. One Day at a Time. Other task managers create an overwhelming list – no matter how much you have to do, there’s more to be done. We help you focus on one day at a time – with an achievable end point.
4. Finish your list everyday with the Pause Button. Other task managers give you a button to check off a task. We also give you a pause button. We understand that plans change all the time – use the pause button to postpone a task to the next day.  Process your day by either checking off or pausing each task on your playlist – when your playlist is empty, your day is done.
5. Prioritize in real time. Priorities are always changing, and we believe you’re always aware of what’s the top priority. When you’re focusing on one day at a time, it’s easy to identify what to do next. Use drag-and-drop to sort the order of your tasks.
6. No Deadlines. Most task managers only ask for a deadline, and only remind you about a task on the day it is due, which encourages procrastination. LazyMeter uses reminders – tell us when you want to think about something again, and we will ensure you remember. Set multiple reminders to review something on multiple days.  For example, you can be reminded of someone’s birthday on their birthday, but also a week before so that you’ll remember to send a gift. A reminder does not mean something needs to be completed on that day; check it off if you make progress, and pause it if you don’t get to it.
7. Make progress with Multiple Reminders. Tasks aren’t simply to-do or done; many take days to complete. We believe you should get credit for progress. Instead of having a task sit on your to-do list day after day while you work on it, we let you make progress by adding multiple reminders to a task, so you can check it off today and continue it later. This is particularly helpful when you need to follow up on something; for example if you leave someone a voicemail and want to follow up another day.
8. See What You Do. With other task managers, when you check off a task, it goes away. We show you your productivity so that you can see your progress add up, and gain insights into your behavior.
9. A new workflow. We provide a new workflow for productivity in the form of a tool that takes only 5-10 minutes to learn. Our system does not require a book or class to learn.