PrimeTask: offline-first work OS with one-time purchase, no subscriptions

PrimeTask launched as a desktop productivity system built on the principle that software should be owned, not rented. The core offering bundles five major work functions: task management with natural-language capture (e.g., "Call dentist tomorrow 3pm"), project management with goals and milestones, CRM for contacts and companies, calendar and day planner views, and PrimeFlow—a visual canvas connecting tasks, projects, contacts, and custom fields bidirectionally so data stays synchronized across every view.

The Standard tier ($69 one-time, 2 devices) includes a fully functional system: unlimited tasks and projects, Quick Add with natural language parsing, list/board/calendar/day planner views, PrimeFlow core nodes and mind maps, Focus Mode (Pomodoro timers and session tracking), bidirectional Apple Calendar and Reminders sync, six built-in automations, goals and milestones, project health tracking, PIN lock with AES-256 encryption, and Bring Your Own AI via MCP for core task tools. The Pro tier ($139 one-time, 4 devices) adds CRM features (unlimited contacts, companies, and deals), PrimeCRM with deal pipelines and sales dashboards, custom fields (14 types with rollups and financial summaries), the full MCP toolset (100+ tools including CRM and custom field access), Gantt views, custom Kanban boards, unlimited automations, project metrics, collaboration and shared spaces, and CRM sales reports. Both tiers come with a 14-day free trial (full Pro access, no credit card required) and a 14-day money-back guarantee.

The product syncs bidirectionally with Apple Reminders and Calendar, so users can capture tasks from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Siri and have them flow directly into PrimeTask projects on Mac. The integration uses native Swift via EventKit, not a workaround. All data is stored locally on the user's device; no servers hold it, no telemetry is sent, and users can export their data anytime to open JSON or CSV formats. The maker emphasizes that the product is the first to combine tasks, projects, CRM, calendar, canvas, focus, and automations into one offline-first desktop application.

Target users include freelancers and consultants managing multiple clients with CRM context, small business owners running operations and sales from one desk, agencies needing project isolation and client confidentiality, developers and designers who value keyboard-driven workflows, creators and makers managing projects and deadlines, and individuals planning their lives in a private space. Every customer receives direct chat access to the dev team—not a support queue—to report bugs, vote on features, and track the roadmap. Pro customers get early beta builds and priority support. The app currently requires Apple Silicon Mac; Windows is coming soon.

PrimeTask addresses a specific frustration in the productivity software market: the fragmentation of work tools and the recurring cost of subscriptions. By bundling task management, project planning, CRM, calendar, focus tracking, and a visual canvas (PrimeFlow) into a single offline-first desktop application, the makers position it as a one-stop replacement for what many users currently piece together from three or more subscription services. The pricing model—a flat one-time purchase rather than monthly fees—inverts the current SaaS norm; the Standard tier ($69) and Pro tier ($139) are designed to feel like an artifact you own rather than a service you rent.

The offline-first architecture (local-first data, no account required, no telemetry) appeals directly to privacy-conscious users and those who distrust cloud-dependent systems. Apple Reminders and Calendar sync, plus native Swift integration using EventKit, signal engineering depth rather than a quick wrapper. The Bring Your Own AI via MCP system lets users plug in their own models without vendor lock-in, and the 14-day free trial with full Pro access removes friction for trying the product. Direct dev-team chat access for all customers (with priority support and beta access for Pro users) suggests a small, engaged team betting on long-term customer relationships over growth-at-all-costs.