How to expense Sunsama

Get Sunsama Expensed

If Sunsama helps you stay focused, plan better, and avoid burnout (spoiler: it does), there's a good chance your company will cover the cost.

Whether you're at a fast-paced startup or a sprawling enterprise, most companies have budget for tools that make employees more productive and less stressed.

Here’s Why It’s Worth the Effort

Sunsama isn’t just another app—it’s a system that helps you work better without burning out. Here’s what your manager or finance team gets in return:

• Fewer dropped balls. Less chaos, more clarity, better execution.
• Less burnout risk. Daily planning and shutdowns help people actually disconnect at the end of the day.
• More focused work hours. Sunsama helps block distractions and align work to real priorities.
• It costs less than one missed meeting. Seriously—one hour of lost productivity costs more than a month of Sunsama.
• Employees stick around longer. Burnout is expensive. Clarity and calm aren’t.

How to Get It Covered

Step 1: Ask Nicely (But Know Your Worth)

Don’t overthink it. Most managers are happy to greenlight tools that help their team actually get stuff done—especially when it reduces burnout and mental clutter. Productivity, focus, and balance are a win for everyone.

Step 2: Send This Script

Copy, paste, and send via Slack, email, or whatever your org uses for internal comms:

Subject: Requesting Sunsama for productivity and planning

Hey [Manager’s Name],

I’ve been using a tool called Sunsama to help me plan my day, stay focused, and avoid overcommitting. It pulls in my calendar, tasks, and emails so I can work with more clarity and less stress.

It’s been a game changer for how I manage my workload. The subscription is $20/month, and I’d like to expense it as a productivity or wellness tool.

Happy to provide more details or walk through how it works. Let me know if you need anything from me. Thanks!

Step 3: Add to Your Next Expense Report

Log it under:

• "Professional Development"
• "Productivity Tools"
• "Software Subscription"
• Or our personal favorite: “Preventative Burnout Measures”

Optional Paths (for the More Corporate Crowd)

Route it through HR as a health benefit

Many companies now offer wellness stipends or mental health budgets. Sunsama supports focus, reduces stress, and promotes healthy work habits. That qualifies in most handbooks—yes, even the ones no one reads.

Have IT questions? Let us handle it

If your IT or procurement team needs vendor info, security documentation, or a walkthrough of what Sunsama actually does, just send them our way: [email protected]. We’ll take care of it.