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Ao is described as 'unofficial, open source, third-party, community driven, free Microsoft To-Do app with a handful of useful features' and is a todo list manager in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Ao for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Mac, iPad, Android and Windows. The best alternative is Todoist, which is free. Other great apps like Ao are Amazing Marvin, ToDoList, sleek and Todo.txt.

Ao alternatives are mainly Todo List Managers but may also be Task Management Tools or Note-taking Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Ao.
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Ao is an unofficial, open source, third-party, community driven, free Microsoft To-Do app with a handful of useful features.

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  1. Todoist icon

    Todoist

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Android Wear
    • Safari
    • Gmail
    • Firefox
    421 alternatives to Todoist 

    To-do list and task manager.

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    1.  SubtasksTodoist allows you to create and manage tasks inside of a parent-main task.
    2.  IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Todoist using IFTTT.
    3.  Recurring TasksTodoist supports scheduling a task to recur at any frequency, such as daily or weekly.
    4.  GamificationTodoist makes use of game-design elements such as point scoring, competition, achievements, etc.
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  2. Amazing Marvin icon

    Amazing Marvin

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    363 alternatives to Amazing Marvin 

    Marvin incorporates principles from behavioral psychology to help you beat procrastination, feel in control and finish your todo list. Marvin is specifically designed to help you get your tasks done and not just store them.

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    1.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    2.  Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in Amazing Marvin to stay focused and productive.
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    ToDoList

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    • Windows
    • Wine
    235 alternatives to ToDoList 

    ToDoList is software in the category of Task Management, Project Management, Productivity, “Getting Things Done” (GTD), Scheduling, and Collaboration.

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    1.  PortableToDoList can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    2.  Gantt-chartsToDoList allows you to visualize your project plan through a timeline with schedule bars and keep track of the work done.
    3.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in ToDoList without registration.
    4.  LightweightToDoList consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    5.  Kanban BoardToDoList allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
    6.  File VersioningToDoList has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
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    sleek

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    219 alternatives to sleek 

    sleek is an open-source (FOSS) todo manager based on the todo.txt syntax. Stripped down to only the most necessary features, and with a clean and simple interface, sleek aims to help you focus on getting things done.

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    1.  Full-Text Searchsleek lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
    2.  Dark Modesleek supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    3.  Works Offlinesleek can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    4.  Recurring Taskssleek supports scheduling a task to recur at any frequency, such as daily or weekly.
    5.  Portablesleek can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    6.  Goal Setting sleek can set individual or group goals to meet over a particular period.
    7.  Goal Trackingsleek can be used for tracking progress toward personal or business goals.
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    Todo.txt

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Windows
    224 alternatives to Todo.txt 

    Track your tasks and projects in a plain text file, todo.txt. A todo.txt is software and operating system agnostic; it's searchable, portable, lightweight and easily manipulated.

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    1.  Command line interfaceTodo.txt either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
    2.  PortableTodo.txt can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
      Discontinued

      Android and iPhone official apps are no longer maintained. Todo.txt CLI seems still developed: latest version, 2.12.0, released in August 2020, can be still downloaded from GitHub

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      Actions by Moleskine

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      344 alternatives to Actions by Moleskine 

      Collect your thoughts in a calm interface with simple natural language like “Water the plants every Saturday” then let Actions take care of reminding you automatically.

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      Planny 3

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      • iPad
      • Apple Watch
      • Apple Messages
      347 alternatives to Planny 3 

      Planny is your new friend helping you to be more productive.

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      Fokus

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      396 alternatives to Fokus 

      Fokus is an open source application that combines a todo list and a calendar that can help you manage your school related work and events in one place. It's fast and beautiful yet simple design that can help you focus on what matters most.

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      This app doesn't have any features at the moment.
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      SwissTasks

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      • iPhone
      772 alternatives to SwissTasks 

      SwissTasks shows due items such as notes, emails, calendar events and things to log in one list. It also supports you to achieve your goals by means of a weekly score.

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      1.  Unified inboxView e-mails (or similar) from all accounts in one unified view with SwissTasks.
      2.  Email SchedulingYou can schedule a marketing, sales, or personal email for a time in the future with SwissTasks.
      3.  RemindersSwissTasks allows you to set reminders for tasks, events or actions, based on parameters of time, place or condition.
      4.  Goal TrackingSwissTasks can be used for tracking progress toward personal or business goals.
      5.  Achievements SupportedSwissTasks offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
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      Complice

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      363 alternatives to Complice 

      Complice was designed to fix some of the major flaws that make other productivity tools uncomfortable to use. With Complice you start each day fresh and set intentions based on what feels energizing, important and feasible that day.

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