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TaskMerlin

by Interfathom · Since 2005
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ActiveAvailable globallyCloudOn-premise
Quick facts
VendorInterfathom
Year launched2005
StatusActive
LocationWyoming, USA
Countries servedGlobal
Languages13
Integrations1+
Free tierNO
Free trialYES
Contact salesNO

About TaskMerlin

TaskMerlin is a project and task management software for Windows PCs. It allows users to organize information from simple to-do lists to complex projects, with features for outlining, filtering, and sorting tasks. The software is available in a Personal edition for individuals and a Professional edition that supports collaboration over a network.

TaskMerlin is a Windows-based project and task management platform designed to help individuals and teams organize projects, schedules, to-do lists, notes, and collaborative workflows within one centralized environment. Developed by Interfathom, the software focuses heavily on flexibility and productivity management rather than rigid enterprise project structures. One of TaskMerlin’s strongest differentiators is its support for David Allen’s GTD (Getting Things Done) productivity methodology, making it especially attractive for users who prefer structured task organization and personal workflow systems. The platform allows users to create customizable project hierarchies, manage recurring tasks, attach files and notes, use advanced filters, and organize information ranging from simple reminders to multi-year collaborative projects. TaskMerlin also includes Gantt charts, calendar scheduling, reminders, Outlook integration, Google synchronization, SQL-style filtering, and multi-user database support for office collaboration. The software can operate across LAN networks and cloud-hosted SQL environments while still supporting offline and portable workflows through USB deployment options. Unlike many modern browser-only SaaS platforms, TaskMerlin emphasizes desktop performance and flexible information organization for Windows users.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Highly flexible task organization system that adapts to personal and business workflows easily.
  • Strong support for GTD and structured productivity methodologies.
  • Advanced filtering and search capabilities improve visibility into complex task lists and projects.
  • Lightweight Windows-based deployment avoids dependence on browser-only SaaS environments.
Cons
  • The user interface appears dated compared to modern SaaS applications.
  • Limited to the Windows operating system, with no native Mac, mobile, or web versions.
  • Collaboration features are only available in the more expensive Professional Edition.

Features

Key features

Hierarchical Task Organization

Outline projects and tasks in a nested structure, allowing for easy reorganization as needs change.

Powerful Filtering and Search

Employ point-and-click filtering, searching, and sorting to quickly find and manage information.

Rich Task Details

Add documents, hyperlinks, images, and formatted text to tasks, and customize up to forty task attributes like priority, status, and due date.

Calendar and Reminders

Visualize tasks in an Outlook-style calendar and receive popup or email reminders for tasks and projects.

Team Collaboration (Professional Edition)

Share a database and collaborate on projects over an office network or the internet, with password and user security permissions.

Additional features

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Integrates with Outlook for calendar, email, and task synchronization.

Google Sync

Synchronizes with Google Calendar and Google Tasks.

Gantt Chart Scheduling (Professional Edition)

Provides Gantt charts for project scheduling and visualization.

Portable Mode

Can be installed on a USB memory stick to travel with the user.

Email Task Sharing

Allows users to email tasks to colleagues directly from the application.

Recurring Tasks

Set up recurring tasks and events to automate repetitive scheduling.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
13
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanishItalianDutchPortugueseChineseJapaneseKoreanRussianArabicTurkish

Billing currencies

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