Columns
Columns organizes thoughts, tasks, projects, watchlists, and plans as lists arranged in columns.
About Columns
Columns is a web-based list manager that arranges checklists in columns. It is for organizing thoughts, notes, tasks, projects, watchlists and plans in a linear, column-based structure.
Described uses include movie watchlists, project roadmaps, recipes, team progress tracking, novel outlines, podcast schedules, recurring project checklists, hiring lists and wedding table plans. The site describes it as a list manager rather than a task manager, though lists can be used for tasks.
Key features
- Arrange multiple checklists in column-based structure
- Organize thoughts, notes, tasks, projects and watchlists
- Create project roadmaps showing stages side by side
- Outline chapters and track character arcs for novels
- Make checklists for recurring projects
- Plan podcast schedules, diets and wedding tables
Best for: People who prefer to organize thoughts, plans and projects as lists in columns.
Good for
- Supports varied list types including notes, projects and watchlists
- Column layout shows stages together for planning overview
- Can be used for personal lists and team progress tracking
Watch out for
- Described as a list manager, not a dedicated task manager
Columns at a glance
- Website
- columns.app
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Text Editors
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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