Focus Matrix AlternativesTodo List Managers & Task Management Tools like Focus Matrix

Focus Matrix is described as 'Smart personal organizer based on the so-called Eisenhower box, a personal productivity strategy created by Dwight Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States. The principle uses a special priority matrix that helps break your tasks into several groups' and is a todo list manager in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Focus Matrix for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPhone, Web-based, Android and Windows apps. The best Focus Matrix alternative is Trello, which is free. Other great apps like Focus Matrix are Todoist, Workflowy, Markor and TickTick.

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  1. Trello icon

    Trello

     1225 likes
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    Organize and visualize tasks with Trello's boards, lists, and cards. Customize workflows for projects, streamline team collaboration, and integrate tasks seamlessly without starting from scratch. Suitable for meetings, onboarding, and brainstorming with proven playbooks.

    96 Trello alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Trello screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Checklists
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Search by tags
    5.  Team Collaboration
    6.  Support for @mentions
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Calendar Integration
    9.  Calendar View
    10.  Reminders
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Real time collaboration

    Trello VS Focus Matrix

     

    • Trello is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Focus Matrix.

    • Trello is the most popular free alternative to Focus Matrix.

    • Trello is Freemium and ProprietaryFocus Matrix is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Todoist icon

    Todoist

     427 likes
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    Organizes tasks efficiently with quick add scheduling, 60+ tool integrations, advanced language recognition for recurring tasks, and platform compatibility. It offers project templates, visual task priorities, and personalized productivity insights.

    108 Todoist alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Android Wear
    • Safari
    • Gmail
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Todoist screenshot 1

    Top Todoist Features

    1.  Natural Language Processing
    2.  Task assignments
    3.  Subtasks
    4. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    5.  Recurring Tasks
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Reminders
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Gamification
    11.  Calendar Integration
    12.  Web Clipper

    Todoist VS Focus Matrix

     

    • Todoist is the most popular Linux alternative to Focus Matrix.

    • Todoist is Freemium and ProprietaryFocus Matrix is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Workflowy icon

    Workflowy

     306 likes
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    Manage your thoughts and projects with infinite levels of indentation, easy syncing with mobile apps, and features like hoisting and inline notes. Suitable for personal use, task management, and seamless team collaboration.

    320 Workflowy alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Workflowy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    2.  Tagging
    3.  Nested lists
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Subtasks
    10.  WYSIWYG Support
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Full-Text Search

    Workflowy VS Focus Matrix

     
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  6. Markor icon

    Markor

     84 likes
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    Markor is a TextEditor for Android, versatile, flexible, and lightweight. Markor utilizes simple markup formats like Markdown and todo.txt for note-taking and list management. It is versatile at working with text; it can also be used for keeping bookmarks, copying to clipboard...

    138 Markor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Markor screenshot 1
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Markdown preview
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Share notes
    4.  Offline Reading
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Export to PDF
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Code Formatting
    9.  Handwritten Notes
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Syntax Highlighting
    12.  Todo.txt based

    Markor VS Focus Matrix

     

    • Markor is the most popular Open Source alternative to Focus Matrix.

    • Markor is Free and Open SourceFocus Matrix is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Markor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFocus Matrix is not according to our users
  7. TickTick icon

    TickTick

     198 likes
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    Organize tasks with lists, tags, and priorities. Share task lists with others, attach files, and set up to 5 reminders per task. Use checklist, note-taking, and Pomodoro timer features for productivity.

    239 TickTick alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • Mozilla Firefox
    TickTick screenshot 1

    Top TickTick Features

    1.  Habit Tracker
    2.  Recurring Tasks
    3.  Calendar View
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Pomodoro Timer
    7.  Subtasks
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Support for MarkDown

    TickTick VS Focus Matrix

     
  8. Tasks.org icon

    Tasks.org

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    Tasks is libre open-source software, based on the original source code from the popular Astrid Tasks & To Do List! Tasks is easy-to-use, feature-packed, flexible and customizable, and synchronizes with a variety of services.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Categories
    2.  Subtasks
    3.  Widgets
    4.  CalDAV Support
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Filtering
    7.  Reminders
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Support for MarkDown
    11.  Recurring Tasks
    12.  Custom widgets

    Tasks.org VS Focus Matrix

     
  10. ToDoList icon

    ToDoList

     163 likes
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    Organize projects with deeply nested tasks, multi-language support, and flexible XML storage. Streamline scheduling, customize printing with stylesheets, and collaborate efficiently on multiple projects, including IT and general GTD use, on Windows or Linux via WINE.

    264 ToDoList alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    Task Tree

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gantt-charts
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Kanban Chart
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  File Versioning
    8.  Custom fields
    9.  Tree structure
    10.  Outliner
    11.  Export to iCalendar

    ToDoList VS Focus Matrix

     
  11. Org mode icon

    Org mode

     139 likes
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    Org mode is for keeping notes, maintaining TODO lists, planning projects, and authoring documents with a fast and effective plain-text system.

    261 Org mode alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
    Org mode screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Literate programming
    2.  Task Time Tracking
    3. GNU Emacs icon  Emacs integration
    4.  Plain text file
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Outliner
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Portable
    9.  Command line interface
    10.  Export to HTML
    11.  Web-Based
    12.  Search by tags

    Org mode VS Focus Matrix

     
  12. Microsoft To Do icon

    Microsoft To Do

     87 likes
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    Microsoft To-Do is a simple and intelligent to-do list that makes it easy to plan your day. Whether it's for work, school or home, To-Do will help you increase your productivity and decrease your stress levels.

    222 Microsoft To Do alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Outlook
    Microsoft To Do screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Periodic Reminders
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Sharable lists
    6.  Built-in Calendar
    7.  Recurring Tasks
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Calendar Integration
    10.  Share notes
    11.  Save Attachments

    Microsoft To Do VS Focus Matrix

     
  13. Quire icon

    Quire

     210 likes
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    An award-winning cloud-based Project Management software aims to help collaborative teams organize and manage from small enterprise projects to large-scale initiatives.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Quire screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Kanban Board
    2.  Team Collaboration
    3.  Subtasks
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Multi-project management
    6. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Recurring Tasks
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Reminders
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Gantt-charts

    Quire VS Focus Matrix

     
  14. JIRA icon

    JIRA

     223 likes
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    Centralized project management tool for planning and tracking tasks, aligning work with company goals, visualizing workflows, and optimizing performance via real-time data insights. Offers AI-driven task suggestions, integrates with essential tools, and provides a cohesive collaboration space under one roof.

    384 JIRA alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    JIRA screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Issue Tracking
    2.  Scrum Boards
    3.  Task Tracking
    4.  Bug reporting
    5.  Multi-project management
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Kanban Board
    8.  SAAS Metrics
    9.  Members Statistics
    10.  Dependency Tracking
    11.  Workflow
    12.  Project Organization

    JIRA VS Focus Matrix

     
  15. Remember The Milk icon

    Remember The Milk

     368 likes
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    The smart to-do app for busy people.

    65 Remember The Milk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Remember The Milk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Clean design

    Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Recurring Tasks
    3.  Full-Text Search
    4.  Subtasks
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Reminders
    9.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    10. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    11.  Integrated Search
    12. Zapier icon  Zapier integration

    Remember The Milk VS Focus Matrix

     
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