Tana
Timing
| Feature | Tana | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12/mo | From $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | power-users, researchers, knowledge-workers, systems-thinkers | mac-users, freelancers, consultants, lawyers |
| Founded | 2020 | 2013 |
| Supertags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Commands | ✓ | ✗ |
| Live Queries | ✓ | ✗ |
| Views | ✓ | ✗ |
| Node Graph | ✓ | ✗ |
| Daily Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Categorization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timeline View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Rules | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Tana Pros
- Supertags create structured data effortlessly
- Powerful AI-powered search and commands
- Everything is queryable and linked
- Flexible views (table, board, calendar)
✗ Tana Cons
- Steep learning curve
- No mobile app yet
- Still in development (features changing)
✓ Timing Pros
- Completely automatic tracking on Mac
- AI-powered activity categorization
- Beautiful timeline visualization
- Syncs with calendar events
✗ Timing Cons
- Mac only - no Windows or Linux
- Requires initial rule setup
- No team/collaboration features in lower plans
The Verdict
Tana is built for power users and researchers, with a focus on supertags and ai-commands. Timing targets mac users and freelancers and leads with automatic-tracking and ai-categorization.
Pricing is close: Timing starts at $8/mo versus $12/mo for Tana — not a deciding factor on its own.
Tana has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Timing requires a paid subscription from day one.
Bottom line: Timing has a slight overall edge — but if supertags create structured data effortlessly matters most to you, Tana may still be the right call.