Start This Task vs Markdown Buddy

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Start This Task compared with Markdown Buddy
Detail	Start This Task	Markdown Buddy
What it does	Break overwhelming tasks into one clear, doable first step	Native Markdown editor and preview for macOS with workspace tree, find and replace, link map, and clickable task lists
Stage	Not given	Not given
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Pricing model	Freemium	Paid
Pricing	Free: 15 guided breakdowns per month (no sign-up needed for one trial). Founding Pro: $5.90/month, no monthly breakdown cap for normal personal use.	$4.99 one-off purchase on the Mac App Store
Key features	AI-powered task breakdown to concrete first action Three step sizes: Standard, Small, and Tiny Editable task plans Break down any step further anytime Focus Mode with built-in timer Full task plan builds while you start Guest trial without sign-up Rename, reorder, add, or delete steps	Import Word, PDF and RTF to Markdown with headings and tables
What makes it different	Immediate first step before full plan is ready Co-developed with specialists for ADHD and executive dysfunction Research-backed approach using implementation intentions Customizable step granularity to match your needs Free to use with 15 monthly breakdowns included	No subscription: one-off $4.99 purchase with all features included and free updates Complete privacy: no data collection, no network access unless you add your own API key Search by meaning: find sections with semantic similarity computed on your Mac AI project overview generation with Apple Intelligence or local models MCP support for AI agents to read and suggest changes to projects
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	3 −1 (down) since last check	3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	17	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	27	20
Referring domains (Majestic)	89	18

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