GTD answers what to work on. Timeboxing answers when. They look like rivals but solve different problems – and the strongest setups quietly run both at once.

Hi! I'm Johannes Millan, the creator of Super Productivity. I'm a web developer from Germany with a passion for productivity and open source software.
I started developing Super Productivity because I couldn't find a tool that combined all the features I needed: task management, time tracking, and integration with the services I use daily. What began as a personal project has grown into something used by thousands of people worldwide.
The app has been in continuous development since 2016, constantly evolving based on user feedback and my own daily use. I believe in building tools that respect user privacy and freedom, which is why Super Productivity will always be free and open source.
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Pure calendar blocking is fragile. Pure to-do lists ignore time. Here's how combining both approaches fixes the flaws of each – and why timeboxing is the bridge.
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