Mac Software that works with GTD

I'm a MAC user and want to know if anyone can recommend a software program that works well with the Getting Things Done system

There are a lot of them. I'd be lost without Omnifocus, but you'll also find a lot of people who swear by iGTD. Your best bet is to do some research, download the ones that look interesting, and try them out. That's what I did.

This article's a little old (a lot changes in 11 months), but it gives you some idea of how many options you have:

http://www.atpm.com/13.02/next-actions.shtml

Hi Susan,

The choice of a software program to work with is quite personal It depends on the way you have implemented GTD in your daily work and personal life. If you use it in a work setting the kind of work is also something to take into account.

I have been using a Mac for more than 5 years now and I know a lot of GTD type programs on a Mac. I have even tested several of them and there are real beauties. For me personally Entourage fits in my current work flow. I use Microsoft Entourage synced to my Treo 680 and I truly like this combo.

I don't know if you have the time but you could try out different programs. I think some other people will also add to this thread their favorites. If you write a bit more about your situation some of us might point you to one or two programs that fit your need.

I wrestled for a spell with trying out a host of new and different software applications and was constantly re-typing, re-writing, and re-evaluating my lists in a variety of digital and analog systems. Not good for productivity!

I finally have settled back where I began: MS Outlook/Entourage, a Palm Treo, and the simplicity of Calendar, Tasks. and Notes for my system.

Simpler does not always equate to be less functional.

Try iGTD .

Susan,

Most certainly take a look at OmniFocus. It's been developed from the ground up as a GTD app. The developer, Omni Group, has a proven track record as an excellent Mac app development shop.

I've used OmniFocus since early beta days (it just shipped 1.0) and have been quite happy with the system I've now got in place.

Your mileage may vary; it is a personal decision based on how you best work.

Cheers,

andy

You could try 'Things'.

Currently in Beta but should be released later this year.

http://www.culturedcode.com/things/

Ready-Set-Do! is also worth taking a look at.

I use TextEdit.

Seriously.

Midnight Inbox is very good. In fact, from a pure GTD workflow perspective, it adheres better than any other program I have seen, including Thinking Rock (which is slow on my dual G5, and has what I would describe as an anti-Mac interface ~it is Java based).

Midnight Inbox looks to be resolving its few issues (speed, and minor Leopard compatibility issues) with version 2, due to start in beta in February.

iGTD2 looks very promising, but it is very much alpha at the moment.

Things is amazing stable for a alpha, has a "tags" take on contexts, and seems to be progressing nicely.

OmniFocus is pretty good. Being the first of the (alpha/beta/v2 versions) frontrunners to make it out the door, it is stable and feature complete. It has a native Mac interface, and if you like the way that they have implemented GTD concepts, it could be your best solution. I think they have priced it too high, but I got it for less due to buying early and being an owner of a OmniOutliner license.

Hope that helps a bit!

Jim