When comparing DGT GTD vs Omnifocus, the Slant community recommends DGT GTD for most people. In the question“What are the best GTD apps?” DGT GTD is ranked 7th while Omnifocus is ranked 11th. The most important reason people chose DGT GTD is:
Tasks can become very complex when needed.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Huge number of features
Tasks can become very complex when needed.
Pro Free
DGT GTD is a free app.
Pro Easily accessed UI
DGT GTD is simple to get started with, and new types of tasks are easily figured out.
Pro Syncs with Toodledo
DGT GTD syncs with another task manager called Toodledo.
Pro Defer date
Omnifocus allows users to setup the "defer date" which can be treated as "start date". Tasks will not be marked as available until that date, which should help to focus on the "available" task only.
Pro Forecast summary
The forecast summary shows a quick digest of the tasks you have for the day. You can select any day to quickly see what tasks you have planned that day. For extra functionality you can connect with the iPhone’s Calender app, which allows you to also see any other events you have planned that day.
Pro See an overview of all tasks via "Perspective"
The Perspective section allows you to see an overview of the tasks you have set. It also allows you to set contexts or see things you have flagged.
Pro Nearby and context-sensitive tasks
OmniFocus 2 allows you to set up contexts for tasks in certain areas. This makes sure you never miss a task when you're out running errands and happen to be near something you need to do.
Cons
Con Dated UI
Unattractive UI with a cluttered feel.
Con Other interface
No web or program interface with PC.
Con Mac and iOS only
Omnifocus doesn’t work on non-Apple platforms.
