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Reminder tools are everywhere. But none of them were designed for people who think in terminals. Remind is CLI-native, AI-enhanced, and laser-focused on developer workflows.
Feature Comparison
An honest look at what each tool does well -- and where Remind fits in.
| Feature | Remind | Apple Reminders | Todoist | Taskwarrior | Google Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLI-native | ✓ | ✕ | Third-party | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI suggestions | ✓ | ✕ | Limited | ✕ | ✕ |
| Natural language parsing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | Basic |
| Background notifications | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Cross-platform | ✓ | Apple only | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open source | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Offline support | ✓ | ✓ | Partial | ✓ | Partial |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing | Free / $5-$50 | Free | Free / $4-$6 | Free | Free |
Differentiators
Remind lives where you already work. No app switching, no browser tabs, no Electron overhead. Add a reminder and you are back to coding in under two seconds. Your flow stays intact.
$ remind add "ship feature"
Remind does not just store your tasks -- it improves them. The AI parses natural language, suggests optimal timing based on your patterns, assigns priority, and refines the wording. Suggestions, not automation. You stay in control.
No Electron. No browser. No Java runtime. Remind is a single binary that starts in milliseconds and uses negligible memory. It installs via Homebrew, pip, or a direct download. Your laptop battery will thank you.
The core CLI is free forever with unlimited reminders. AI features are metered fairly -- 5 suggestions per month on the free tier, scaling up from $5/mo. No dark patterns, no surprise charges, no features locked behind enterprise tiers for solo developers.
Install Remind in 30 seconds. Free forever for basic use, no credit card required.
$ brew install remind-cli