The Omni Group

What The Omni Group does

The Omni Group (legally Omni Development, Inc.) is a privately held Seattle-based software company founded in 1994 that develops productivity applications exclusively for Apple platforms. Its product suite comprises four flagship applications — OmniFocus (task management, launched 2005), OmniGraffle (diagramming and visual design, 1997), OmniOutliner (outlining, 2003), and OmniPlan (project management, 2007) — complemented by Omni Sync Server (free cloud sync), OmniPresence (WebDAV-based document sync), and OmniAutomation (a JavaScriptCore-based scripting framework). All products are native to macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS, with OmniFocus additionally available on the web.

The company operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time perpetual licenses with recurring subscriptions (notably OmniFocus for the Web) and tiered Standard/Pro editions. Distribution is multi-channel: direct e-commerce via store.omnigroup.com alongside Mac App Store and iOS App Store listings. Universal purchase licensing (a single payment unlocking all Apple platforms) has been adopted for OmniOutliner 6. The go-to-market is product-led growth — free trials, App Store discovery, and content marketing through The Omni Show podcast, blog, and Slack/Discourse communities — with no recorded external funding, no institutional investors, and no acquisitions or divestitures across 30+ years of operation.

Most recent product activity (2025-2026) centers on Apple Intelligence integration via Omni Automation plug-ins, Omni Links for shareable cross-document references, Liquid Glass design adoption, and SwiftUI-based universal app rebuilds (OmniOutliner 6 shipped January 2026; OmniGraffle 8 announced). New Omni Sync Server infrastructure in Amsterdam and Singapore signals modest geographic expansion. The company is wholly founder-owned, with co-founder Ken Case serving as CEO, and operates at a stable 11-50 employee scale funded entirely from operating cash flow.

Name

The Omni Group

Legal name

Omni Development, Inc.

Website

https://omnigroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Perpetual): Customers purchase perpetual licenses for Omni applications (Mac and iOS versions). Each platform version requires separate purchase. License grants non-exclusive, nontransferable rights to install and use software.
2. Subscription (Online): Online subscription-based access to software for a specified period. Includes named user licenses that cannot be shared. Features stop running after subscription expiration. Customers can extend subscription or convert to perpetual license.
3. Pro/Essentials Tiers: Products offer tiered versions: Standard/Essentials (basic features) and Pro (advanced features like automation, attachment support). Pro features require additional purchase or subscription.
4. OmniFocus for the Web: Web-based access to OmniFocus requires a subscription. Integrated with Omni Sync Server for data synchronization.
5. Omni Sync Server (Free): Free synchronization service included with app purchases. No charge for current functionality. Provides secure, encrypted sync across devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Omni Group develops and sells native productivity applications exclusively for Apple platforms (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS). Its flagship suite includes OmniFocus for task management, OmniGraffle for diagramming and visual design, OmniOutliner for structuring information, and OmniPlan for project management. The company also offers free sync services (Omni Sync Server, OmniPresence) and a cross-platform automation framework (Omni Automation) as part of its ecosystem.

Product overview

The Omni Group develops a suite of productivity applications for Apple platforms (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS). The core product suite includes OmniFocus (task management), OmniGraffle (diagramming/visual design), OmniOutliner (outlining), and OmniPlan (project management). These four flagship products are complemented by supporting services: OmniPresence (document sync), Omni Sync Server (free cloud sync), and Omni Automation (cross-platform scripting framework). Most products are available as native apps on Mac, iOS/iPadOS, and Apple Vision Pro, with some also available on watchOS and web. The company follows a universal purchase model where a single license unlocks all platforms for a given product. Recent releases have introduced Apple Intelligence integration via Omni Automation plug-ins using Apple's Foundation Models framework, Omni Links for shareable document content, and Liquid Glass design elements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OmniFocus: Powerful task management software for busy professionals to focus on the right tasks at the right time.
• OmniGraffle
• OmniOutliner
• OmniPlan
• OmniPresence
• OmniDiskSweeper
• Omni Labs

Products and services

• OmniFocus Task management software for busy professionals that helps tame chaos and focus on the right tasks at the right time. Available on Mac, iOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and web browser with sync across devices.
• OmniGraffle Professional diagramming and visual design tool for creating diagrams, rapid prototypes, and visual documentation. Available on Mac and iOS, with planned universal release for Apple Vision Pro.
• OmniOutliner Outlining tool for organizing and reorganizing information with full document structure visibility. Available as a universal app for Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro with a single purchase.
• OmniPlan Project management software for managing complex projects, coordinating teams, and continuously improving processes. Includes Gantt charts, network views, resource leveling, and earned value analysis. Available on Mac, iOS, and Apple Vision Pro.
• OmniPresence Document sync solution for OmniOutliner, OmniGraffle, and OmniPlan that allows users to choose which documents sync to servers. Supports WebDAV and various cloud storage providers for cross-device synchronization.
• Omni Sync Server Free sync service for all Omni apps that enables synchronization across devices. OmniFocus syncs its entire database including Perspectives and settings. Supports end-to-end encryption with keys known only to user devices.
• OmniDiskSweeper Utility for macOS that helps users find and remove unnecessary files to reclaim disk space.
• OmniFocus for Web Web-based version of OmniFocus accessible via browser. Requires an active OmniFocus subscription and Omni Account. Provides near-instant push sync across Mac, iOS, and web platforms.
• Omni Automation Cross-platform automation framework for all Omni apps enabling users to create scripts and plug-ins using JavaScriptCore. Supports Apple Intelligence integration via Foundation Models on compatible devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of continuous operation and software development
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft (To Do, Planner, Loop): Provider of Microsoft To Do, Planner, and Loop as free, OS-integrated task and project tools. Represents the broad incumbent competitive risk for OmniFocus and OmniPlan via Windows/macOS and Microsoft 365 bundling.
• Notion: Cross-platform productivity workspace covering notes, tasks, docs, and project management. Competes with OmniOutliner/OmniPlan from a much broader, AI-forward, multi-OS footprint, but is increasingly relevant for collaborative use cases.

Direct peers

• Agile Tortoise: Maker of Drafts, a popular Apple-platform text capture and automation app. Comparable as an Apple-only productivity tool with scripting/automation depth similar to Omni Automation.
• Realmac Software: Developer of Clear (task/todo app) and other Apple productivity tools. Comparable independent developer of premium Apple-platform productivity software targeting consumer and prosumer segments.
• MindNode: Developer of MindNode, a mind-mapping and outlining app for macOS and iOS. Closest direct competitor to OmniOutliner and OmniGraffle in the Apple-native visual thinking space.
• Day One (Sunrise/Solar): Developer of Day One, a journaling app originally Apple-only and now cross-platform. Comparable as a premium, sync-enabled Apple productivity app with subscription and lifetime licensing models.
• Cultured Code: Developer of Things 3, a leading task management app exclusive to Apple platforms. Direct competitor to OmniFocus, serving the same premium Apple-only productivity user with similar GTD-style workflows.
• Shiny Frog (Bear): Developer of Bear, a notes and writing app exclusive to Apple platforms with Markdown and cross-device sync. Comparable to OmniOutliner in targeting Apple power users in the notes/outlining category.

Emerging players

• Todoist: Cross-platform task management app with natural language and AI features. Competes with OmniFocus in the task management category from a freemium, multi-OS, web/mobile-first approach.
• Linear: Fast-growing issue tracking and project management tool used by software teams. Competes with OmniPlan in the project management category from a more modern, AI-native, SaaS-first model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/omnigroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVHG9sVU37v-EXgyPR-3C1g
• Facebookfacebook.com/omnisoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-omni-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/omnigroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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