Sunsama

Start Calm. Stay Focused. End Confident.

by Sunsama · Task Management

Executive Summary

Sunsama is a daily planner, calendar, and task manager designed for busy professionals and teams. It helps users achieve work-life balance by integrating tasks from various project management tools and calendars, enabling guided daily planning, time blocking, and focus sessions to eliminate distractions and prioritize high-impact work. The platform differentiates itself through its intentional workflow, AI-powered task management, and robust integrations, aiming to reduce burnout and enhance productivity.

Use Cases

  • Daily and weekly planning for individuals and teams to manage tasks and meetings effectively.
  • Time blocking to dedicate focused periods for high-impact work and reduce distractions.
  • Integrating tasks from multiple project management tools and calendars into a single, unified view.
  • Reducing burnout and fostering work-life balance through intentional planning and daily shutdown rituals.
  • Prioritizing tasks and setting weekly objectives to align daily work with broader goals.
  • Analyzing time usage and productivity trends to optimize workflow and improve time management skills.

Features

Visibility

  • Daily & Weekly Planning Views: Visualize tasks and calendar events in a unified interface for daily and weekly planning, including calendar and board views.
  • Productivity Analytics: Access reports and visual trends on time usage, task completion, and work habits to optimize workflow and energy.
  • Channels & Categories: Organize tasks by channels or categories to filter work, track time allocation, and maintain focus on specific projects or contexts.
  • Daily Wrap Summaries: Review end-of-day work summaries to reflect on progress and identify areas for improvement.

Intelligence

  • AI-Powered Task Estimation: Sunsama's AI automatically estimates task duration and tags tasks based on historical data, helping users plan realistically.
  • Auto-Scheduling & Timeboxing: Intelligently schedules tasks around existing calendar events and helps users time block their day to prevent overcommitment.
  • Focus Mode & Pomodoro Timer: Dedicated focus sessions with integrated Pomodoro timers to minimize distractions and encourage deep, uninterrupted work.
  • Task Rollover & Backlog Management: Automatically rolls over incomplete tasks to the next day and provides a lightweight backlog for tasks not yet committed to a specific date.

Support

  • Email Support: Users can contact the support team via email for assistance.
  • Comprehensive Help Center & Documentation: Extensive online resources, articles, and guides are available to help users set up and optimize their Sunsama experience.
  • Community Support: Access to a Slack community for peer-to-peer support and discussions.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Cloud-native SaaS
Deployment
Cloud/SaaS
Authentication
Email/password, Google Sign-in, Microsoft Sign-in, SSO/SAML for Enterprise
API Available
Yes
MCP Server
Yes

Infrastructure

  • AWS
  • GCP

AI/ML Stack

  • Machine Learning
  • LLM

Integrations

  • Asana
  • Trello
  • Jira
  • Notion
  • Todoist
  • ClickUp
  • Slack
  • Gmail
  • Outlook
  • Apple Calendar
  • Toggl
  • Zapier

Security & Compliance

Certifications: SOC 2 Type I, SOC 2 Type II (in progress), GDPR

Encryption: AES-256 at rest (implied by secure storage), TLS 1.1+ in transit

Pricing

Model
Per user/month
Starting Price
$20/user/month (monthly) or $16/user/month (billed annually)
Target Customer
Individuals, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Contract Type
Monthly, Annual
Free Trial
Yes, 14 days (credit card required)

About Sunsama

Sunsama is a productivity tool designed to help professionals plan their workdays by integrating tasks, calendars, and project management tools into a unified platform. It aims to promote a balanced work-life approach by assisting users in managing their daily tasks and time effectively.

Founded: 2013 · Headquarters: Alexandria, United States · Employees: 11-50 · Private