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Superlist
Hidden Gem

Curated by Surfaced Editorial·Productivity·2 min read
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Superlist is a collaborative task management and note-taking application developed by a startup, founded by former Wunderlist and Microsoft To Do team members. Its core feature is combining powerful task organization with rich note-taking capabilities and calendar integration, designed for both individual and team use. It's built for professionals, project managers, and small teams who need a flexible yet robust tool to manage projects, tasks, and related information. Users typically open Superlist to create new tasks, organize project details in a document-like format, or review their daily schedule. It integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, Slack, and GitHub.

Why It’s Useful

Superlist offers a more integrated experience than using separate tools like Todoist for tasks and Google Docs for notes, providing a seamless workflow that reduces context switching. For the project manager, it means creating a project brief with rich formatting and attaching tasks directly within the document, then assigning them to team members. For the individual freelancer, it serves as a robust personal organizer for client projects, ideas, and daily to-dos, all linked to their calendar. Superlist offers a free tier with core features, with paid plans unlocking advanced features like unlimited lists, version history, and priority support. A lesser-known feature is its 'Smart Lists,' which automatically group tasks based on criteria like due date, assignee, or tags, offering dynamic views. It's not more popular yet because it's a relatively new entrant in a crowded market, but its experienced team and polished design make it a strong contender. The team provides frequent updates, has an active community forum, and a public roadmap.

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