TellDone vs Todoist Ramble
One is a feature inside a task manager. The other is a voice-first planning app.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Todoist Ramble | TellDone |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Feature inside Todoist | Standalone app |
| Primary function | Voice-to-tasks in Todoist | Voice-to-action across all apps |
| Output | Tasks only (in Todoist) | Tasks + events + reminders + structured notes |
| Calendar events | No | Up to 3 per recording |
| Structured notes | No | Yes, with AI titles, summaries, 7 types |
| Smart Context | No | Auto-completes tasks from voice |
| Auto-Achievements | No | Tracks unplanned work as done tasks |
| AI Reports | No | Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly |
| Works without Todoist | No (requires Todoist) | Yes (standalone, optional Todoist sync) |
| Other integrations | Todoist ecosystem only | Calendar, Notion, Things 3, Reminders, Google Tasks |
| Apple integration | Basic | Action Button, Control Center, Dynamic Island, Siri Shortcuts |
| Offline | Depends on Todoist | Yes, crash-safe with auto-sync |
| Languages | 40+ | 60+ with mid-sentence switching |
| Pricing | Free (10/mo) or Todoist Pro $6/mo | Free (50 notes/mo) or $4.17/mo |
When to Use Each
When to use Todoist Ramble
- You already use Todoist and only need tasks
- You want voice input without leaving the Todoist app
- Your workflow starts and ends inside Todoist
When to use TellDone
- You want tasks, calendar events, and notes from one recording
- You use Calendar, Notion, Reminders, or Things 3 alongside Todoist
- You want AI reports and productivity tracking
- You want deep Apple integration (Action Button, Control Center, Dynamic Island)
The Key Difference
Todoist Ramble is voice input for Todoist. TellDone is a voice-first planning system. Ramble creates tasks in one app. TellDone creates tasks, events, notes, and reports across all your apps. If Todoist is your only tool, Ramble works. If you use Calendar, Notion, Reminders, and more, TellDone connects everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
You don't need both. TellDone has two-way Todoist sync built in. Tasks created by TellDone appear in Todoist automatically.
Ramble gives 10 free sessions/month on Todoist's free plan, unlimited on Pro ($6/mo annual). TellDone's free plan includes 50 notes/month with all Apple integrations.
Calendar events, structured notes with 7 types, AI reports (daily/weekly/monthly/yearly), Smart Context auto-completion, Auto-Achievements, follow-up recordings, 60+ languages, and integrations beyond Todoist.
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