Abstract
Superlist
| Feature | Abstract | Superlist |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $13/mo | Free / from $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, agencies, enterprise-design, product-teams | wunderlist-fans, small-teams, individuals, design-conscious-users |
| Founded | 2015 | 2020 |
| Version Control | ✓ | ✗ |
| Branching | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspect | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Personal Lists | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Workspaces | ✗ | ✓ |
| Markdown Notes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Due Dates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Notifications | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cross Platform | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Abstract Pros
- Version control for design
- Great for teams
- Design reviews
- Branching
✗ Abstract Cons
- Sketch-focused
- Expensive
- Steep learning curve
✓ Superlist Pros
- Lightning fast performance
- Seamless personal and team lists
- Beautiful design by Wunderlist creators
- Native apps on all platforms
✗ Superlist Cons
- Relatively new with fewer integrations
- Limited automation features
- No Gantt or timeline views
The Verdict
Abstract is built for design teams and agencies, with a focus on version-control and branching. Superlist targets wunderlist fans and small teams and leads with personal-lists and team-workspaces.
Pricing is close: Superlist starts at $9/mo versus $13/mo for Abstract — not a deciding factor on its own.
Superlist has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Abstract requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.