CmdList AlternativesTodo List Managers & Task Management Tools like CmdList

CmdList is described as 'Beautifully minimalistic to-do app designed exclusively for macOS users who value simplicity and productivity. Keep your tasks effortlessly organized in a floating panel that's always visible, yet never intrusive' and is a todo list manager in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to CmdList for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, iPhone, iPad and Self-Hosted apps. The best CmdList alternative is Chunk. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Check Check Check or Clear. Other great apps like CmdList are Commitments, Hotlist, ToDoBar - Tasks on your Menu Bar and Reminders Menu Bar.

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CmdList alternatives page was last updated Jun 30, 2025
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  1. Chunk icon

    Chunk

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    Chunk is your time-blocking command center. Plan tasks with precision, get fullscreen alerts, and stay in flow all day. Built for focus, with calendar integration that fits your workflow.

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Chunk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    3.  Task Time Tracking
    4.  Reminders
    5.  Recurring Tasks
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Calendar Integration
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Pomodoro Timer
    10.  Stay Focused
    11.  Custom templates
    12.  Lifetime licence

    Chunk VS CmdList

     

    • Chunk is the most popular Mac alternative to CmdList.

    • Chunk is the most popular commercial alternative to CmdList.

    • Chunk is Paid and ProprietaryCmdList is Free and Proprietary
    • Chunk is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCmdList is not according to our users
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    Commitments

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    Commitments is a simple, lightweight to-do app that lives in your menu bar, works offline, and never collects your data—your tasks are yours alone.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Commitments screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Sits in the MenuBar
    7.  Native application

    Commitments VS CmdList

     
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    Check Check Check

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    Yes, another to do app. This time living in your menu bar. Add your tasks, add some tags and go to work. No projects, no GTD, no inbox, no excuses. Just Check Check Check!.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Check Check Check screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Check Check Check VS CmdList

     

    • Check Check Check is the most popular free alternative to CmdList.

    • Check Check Check is Free and ProprietaryCmdList is also Free and Proprietary
    • Check Check Check is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCmdList is not according to our users
  5. Clear icon

    Clear

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    Clear is a colorful canvas for your thoughts, plans and goals. Here's what makes it uniquely fun and effective.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Gestures
    3.  Ad-free

    Clear VS CmdList

     

    • Clear is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to CmdList.

    • Clear is Freemium and ProprietaryCmdList is Free and Proprietary
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    Hotlist

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    Manage your daily todos straight from your Mac menu bar.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Hotlist screenshot 1

    Hotlist Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Sits in the MenuBar
    5.  Support for Hotkeys

    Hotlist VS CmdList

     
  7. ToDoBar - Tasks on your Menu Bar icon

    ToDoBar - Tasks on your Menu Bar

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    ToDoBar is a minimalistic yet powerful to-do list app for your Mac menu bar. It lets you create tasks effortlessly and reminds you to complete them before their deadline.

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    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ToDoBar - Tasks on your Menu Bar screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Goal Setting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Gantt-charts
    4.  Reminders
    5.  Goal Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Recurring Tasks
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Sits in the MenuBar

    ToDoBar - Tasks on your Menu Bar VS CmdList

     
  9. Reminders Menu Bar icon

    Reminders Menu Bar

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    Simple macOS menu bar application to view and interact with reminders. Open Source and using Apple Reminders as a source.

    18 Reminders Menu Bar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Menu bar app (Light Appearance)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Reminders Menu Bar VS CmdList

     

    • Reminders Menu Bar is the most popular Open Source alternative to CmdList.

    • Reminders Menu Bar is Free and Open SourceCmdList is Free and Proprietary
    • Reminders Menu Bar is LightweightCmdList is not according to our users
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    MonkeyMind

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    MonkeyMind is the shortcut-driven to-do list for your Mac's Menu Bar. Whenever you are in deep work mode, simply hit the shortcut and, just like in Spotlight, type away and press enter. The entry will get added to the menu bar list and you can deal with it later.

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    • Mac
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    MonkeyMind Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    MonkeyMind VS CmdList

     
  11. One Thing icon

    One Thing

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    Put your most important task or goal in the menu bar. Its presence there will help remind you without being annoying.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    One Thing screenshot 1

    One Thing Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    One Thing VS CmdList

     
  12. PopDo icon

    PopDo

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    PopDo is a Mac app that sits in the menu bar for easy access to tasks. It integrates with Reminders and iCloud to store tasks and lists.

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    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    PopDo screenshot 1

    PopDo Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    PopDo VS CmdList

     
  13. Minimal To Do icon

    Minimal To Do

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    This is a minimalistic, Android-only app that allows you to make very simple lists of tasks.

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    • Android
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    Discontinued

    Last Update almost 3 years ago

    Minimal To Do VS CmdList

     

    • Minimal To Do is the most popular Android alternative to CmdList.

    • Minimal To Do is Paid and ProprietaryCmdList is Free and Proprietary
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    MenuToDo

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    A simple macOS menu bar app that helps you manage your tasks without switching between windows. Access and update your todo list right from the menu bar, making it easy to stay organized while you work.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    MenuToDo screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Integrated Search
    8.  Sits in the MenuBar
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    MenuToDo VS CmdList

     
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