Remember Wunderlist? It was a highly popular and well-made cloud-based to-do/task app that was free to use on all major mobile and desktop platforms, including Linux, until Microsoft acquired it and eventually shut it down.
Well, now it’s back — sort of.
The creators of Wunderlist have launched a brand-new to-do app called Superlist, positioning it as a superior spiritual successor to its esteemed predecessor.
Superlist boasts a clean, streamlined design, an easy-to-master feature set, and a liberal pricing structure allowing free, personal usage “forever.”
Indeed, Superlist’s “free for individuals forever” plan offers:
- Unlimited tasks, notes, and reminders
- Unlimited private lists
- 5 shared lists with up to 5 people
- Gmail, Google Calendar, Microsoft To Do and email forwarding
- Email task summarization
- ~10MB upload & 500MB file storage
Which is more than I’d ever need.
Paid plans commence from $8 per month, aimed at enterprises, dispersed groups, and collaborative requirements via superior features like bigger files upload, integration with Github and Figma, limitless list sharing, and a potential for “AI features”.
To me, what seems to distinguish Superlist from its simpler counterparts is that your to-do’s/tasks can be made brief or detailed as per your preference. You can go into extensive detail with comprehensive notes, add images, and link to assorted content, evoking a mix between Evernote and Remember The Milk.
However, it’s essential to mention that this feature has much more room for completion.
Superlist has only recently been made available to the public this month, post a year-long beta testing period. The creators state that the initial release “has just commenced”(as could be expected) and that a host of thrilling features are lined up for future update.
Although I hope it’s not more AI malarkey: I don’t need or want exuberantly auto-suggestions when it comes to compiling my next shopping list…
Use Superlist on Ubuntu
While Superlist is not open-source, its web app is built using Flutter, with custom components made by Superlist made available as open-source resources.
A desktop Linux app is not available, but Superlist is available for iOS, Android, and macOS, as well as on the web — so you can keep your tasks, to-dos and plans with you, whoever you go, whatever device you happen to be using, including Linux.
On Ubuntu the Superlist web app works great, even more so with a set of useful keyboard shortcuts. For an app-like user experience, you can create a standalone shortcut for this web app using Google Chrome/ium or Epiphany/Web. These options provide a better user experience compared to many Electron-based wrappers.
I thought it’s worth mentioning Superlist to those who remember Wunderlist and are looking for a similar product.
For those who miss the old Wunderlist, Superlist is worth checking out.
Visit the Superlist website for more information, sign up an account, and test it out. Don’t forget to support the push for a Linux app on their feedback forum.