Sunrise

What it does

Sunrise is a web-based planner that integrates Google Calendar and Google Tasks into a single, clean interface. It offers a Today view that shows your calendar events and tasks for the day, an upcoming agenda that includes overdue, today, and future items, a week calendar view, and a kanban board for organizing tasks across lists. All data syncs bidirectionally with your Google account, meaning changes made in Sunrise appear in Google and vice versa. The app does not store your data separately; it acts as a client interface.

Who it is for

Sunrise is designed for individuals who already use Google Calendar and Google Tasks and want a more focused, unified planning experience. It is ideal for users who find switching between Google's separate apps cumbersome and prefer a single view of their day. The free tier is accessible to anyone with a Google account, while the upcoming Pro plan targets power users who need multi-account support, Google Workspace integration, custom themes, advanced filters, and offline access.

Why it matters

Many productivity tools either duplicate data or require migration from existing systems. Sunrise solves this by building directly on top of Google's ecosystem, ensuring no data silos. Its combination of calendar and task views in one place reduces context switching. The kanban board adds a visual organization layer that Google Tasks lacks natively. By keeping data in Google, it also addresses privacy concerns. The free tier provides full core functionality, lowering the barrier to adoption.

Launch signal

Sunrise is currently available as a web app at app.getsunrise.today. Native iOS and Android apps are in development. The Pro plan is announced but not yet launched; users can stay on the free tier until then. The product appears to be in early stages, with pricing set at $4.99/month or $39.99/year for Pro. The website lists a founder, Teerakit Chantrakul, but no funding information is available.

Brand and naming

The name "Sunrise" evokes a fresh start and a calm beginning to the day, aligning with the product's promise of a "calm place" to plan. The tagline "A real planner for Google Tasks" positions it as a practical, no-nonsense tool rather than a flashy new system. The branding emphasizes simplicity and integration, with a clean design and straightforward messaging. The domain getsunrise.today reinforces the daily planning focus.