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Punchcard vs Routine

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Punchcard compared with Routine
DetailPunchcard logo PunchcardRoutine logo Routine
What it doesA Mac menu bar app that tracks your workday app by app and prints a receipt at day's end One App for Tasks, Calendar & Notes, Powered by AI
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2020
Based inIN FR
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingFree to try with first two receipts included; $9 one-time purchase for unlimited receipts and all future updates, valid on two Macs Free plan includes tasks, calendars, notes, AI assistant, voice commands, offline mode, 3 integrations, 3 custom databases, and 250 AI credits. Personal plan: $5 per month with time blocking, time boxing, 10 integrations, 10 custom databases, and 500 AI credits. Professional plan: $10 per month addi
Key features
  • Tracks which app is in front, sampled every few seconds
  • Optional itemized browsing showing website names in Chrome, Brave, Edge and Vivaldi
  • Exports receipts as 1080×1350 PNG for social media with plain-text alt text
  • Never-print list to exclude apps or websites from receipts
  • Weekly and monthly rolls, with late printing for missed days
  • Detects idle time so breaks and lunch do not count as work
  • No macOS permissions required for basic tracking
  • Universal binary for Apple silicon and Intel, requires macOS 13 Ventura or later
  • Unified inbox to centralize tasks, messages, and notifications from all apps
  • AI voice commands to create tasks, plan meetings, and organize work
  • Automatic meeting recording, transcription, and summarization
  • AI agents to delegate research, triage, and follow-ups
  • Custom data model with user-defined entities and databases
  • Local-first, graph-based architecture with offline access
  • AI automations to connect tools and organize information
  • Dashboard for quick access to key information and task capture
What makes it different
  • Privacy-first design with build gates preventing analytics and networking outside licensing
  • Charming receipt printing with realistic paper mechanics, barcode and social media export
  • 30-day refund policy with no questions asked
  • Single workspace that replaces multiple specialized tools instead of requiring app switching
  • AI-first approach with agents and automations built into the core product
  • Customizable data model that adapts to your unique workflow without complex setup
  • Fast implementation with no lengthy configuration required
  • Local-first technology with offline capability and privacy focus
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)29 +1 (up) since last check57 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1017
Citation Flow (Majestic)2238
Referring domains (Majestic)8913

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