Kagelin
offline-first tasks/habits/focus/calendar, AGPL
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What is Kagelin?
Kagelin is a distraction-free productivity app that combines tasks, focus timers, habit tracking, and calendar management in one offline-first workspace. Built with no dark patterns or manipulation tactics, it's designed for users seeking intentional productivity without attention-grabbing notifications or guilt-based engagement.
Kagelin pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free (guest mode and open-source core app). Premium optional for hosted extras (background calendar sync, cross-device focus, push briefings); founding testers receive 1 year free.
Kagelin pros
- Offline-first with no account required—guest mode keeps data on your device
- Free and open source (AGPL-3.0)—core app stays free, premium is optional for cloud sync only
- Intentionally calm design with no confetti, streaks as guilt, or engineered notifications
- Real calendar integration with Google and Outlook sync, plus Pomodoro focus timer with Picture-in-Picture
- Full keyboard control, installable PWA, encrypted export, and .ics import/export
Kagelin cons
- Still in preview—cloud sync features limited to founding testers; general availability timeline unclear
- Premium subscription required for cross-device sync and background calendar features
- Small, young product with limited ecosystem compared to established tools like Todoist or Notion
Frequently asked questions about Kagelin
Is it free?
Yes. Every task, habit, focus, and calendar feature is free and needs no account. The core app is open source under AGPL-3.0. Premium is optional and only covers hosted sync extras.
Do I need an account?
No. Guest mode is not invite-only and can be used anytime. Your data stays on your device offline. You only need an account if you want to sync across devices.
Is my data private?
Guest mode keeps data on your device; self-hosting points to your own WebDAV server. You can export as encrypted files or standard .ics files and leave anytime.
When does it launch?
Currently in preview. Guest mode can be used anytime, and you can join the waitlist for cloud sync invites to become a founding tester.