When comparing Omnifocus vs Flow-e, the Slant community recommends Omnifocus for most people. In the question“What are the best GTD apps?” Omnifocus is ranked 11th while Flow-e is ranked 28th. The most important reason people chose Omnifocus is:
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.
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Pros
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.
Pro Never forget an important email
Stay on top of what's current with due date reminders. Focus on your work, Flow-e's got your cues covered!
Pro Visualize your calendar
Your daily schedule is visualized in a timeline. Setting up meetings and reminders without leaving your mailbox is a click away.
Pro Email + Task Management
Designed for managers, Flow-e takes you to Inbox zero and beyond by turning your Gmail or Outlook mailbox into a visual taskboard. Personal tasks and emails are now managed from your mailbox in a visual workflow, customized for your process.
Pro Track your delegated tasks
Delegate work to your team without leaving your inbox and without sacrificing accountability.
Cons
Con Mac and iOS only
Omnifocus doesn’t work on non-Apple platforms.
Con No Mobile Application
There is a lack of Mobile application. However, the Flow-e team says that it is coming in 2018!