Org mode AlternativesTodo List Managers & Task Management Tools like Org mode

Org mode is described as 'Is for keeping notes, maintaining TODO lists, planning projects, and authoring documents with a fast and effective plain-text system' and is a very popular todo list manager in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Org mode for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Mac, Windows, Android and Web-based apps. The best Org mode alternative is Super Productivity, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Org mode are Zim, Todoist, Workflowy and Tasks.org.

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  1. Super Productivity icon

    Super Productivity

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    Free, open-source software offering task management and time tracking across Linux, MacOS, and Windows with Jira, GitHub, and GitLab integration, plus a pomodoro timer for breaks and focus. Designed with privacy in mind, it requires no user data collection or registration.

    213 Super Productivity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    • Super Productivity is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Org mode.

    • Super Productivity is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Org mode.

    • Super Productivity is Free and Open SourceOrg mode is also Free and Open Source
    • Super Productivity is MinimalisticOrg mode is not according to our users
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    Zim

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    Zim brings the concept of a wiki to your desktop. Store information, link pages and edit with WYSISYG markup or directly typing some lightweight markup syntax and see it previewed as-you-type. Creating a new page is easy by either clicking on the "Create new note"...

    314 Zim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Todoist

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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.

    161 Todoist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • 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
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    • Todoist is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Org mode.

    • Todoist is Freemium and ProprietaryOrg mode is Free and Open Source
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    Workflowy

    Offers limitless nested lists for outlining, instant sync on web and mobile, real-time collaboration, file and photo uploads, kanban boards, tagging, offline editing, hoisting for branch focus, content sharing, text highlighting,...

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    Workflowy

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    Offers limitless nested lists for outlining, instant sync on web and mobile, real-time collaboration, file and photo uploads, kanban boards, tagging, offline editing, hoisting for branch focus, content sharing, text highlighting, and Dropbox auto-backup.

    348 Workflowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    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.

    146 Tasks.org alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Markor

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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...

    152 Markor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    TickTick

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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.

    290 TickTick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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    Snaptick is a user-friendly app designed to boost your productivity by helping you organize and achieve your daily plans effortlessly. With a clean and easy-to-use interface, this app offers essential features like task creation and editing, task prioritization, a built-in...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  13. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

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    Open-source software offering a hierarchical outliner, distraction-free editor, character management, plot tools, Snowflake method support, section multi-organization, customizable writing workflows, cross-platform availability, and export to standard formats.

    118 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  14. QOwnNotes icon

    QOwnNotes

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    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    261 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
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