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First Light vs TickTick
TickTick and First Light share several features — both have focus timers and habit tracking. But First Light goes further with native AI integration via MCP, letting your AI assistant read, create, and reorganize your tasks directly.
Last updated: June 2026
Feature
First Light
TickTick
AI task planning
✅ Built-in
⚠️ Basic AI
MCP integration
✅ Native
❌ None
Telegram bot
✅ Yes
❌ No
Eisenhower matrix
✅ Built-in
✅ Built-in
Focus timer
✅ Built-in
✅ Built-in
Habit tracking
✅ Built-in
✅ Built-in
Calendar view
✅ Built-in
✅ Built-in
Native apps
Web/PWA
✅ All platforms
Team collaboration
✅ Groups
✅ Shared lists
Free tier
✅ Generous
✅ Generous
Pricing
—/mo
$35.99/yr
Voice input
✅ AI-powered
✅ Built-in
When to choose First Light
- ✓You want your AI assistant to manage tasks via MCP
- ✓You want AI to understand context and plan your day intelligently
- ✓You prefer adding tasks from Telegram, voice, email, or screenshots
- ✓You want a minimalist, focused planning experience
When to choose TickTick
- ✓You want a built-in calendar view with time blocking
- ✓You need native apps on every platform (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows)
- ✓You want team collaboration with shared lists
- ✓You prefer a free tier with more included features
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