Things Alternatives

Things is described as 'Task management has never been this easy. Simplicity, however, is not achieved at the expense of powerful features. Download your free trial today and start getting more things done with less effort' and is a very popular todo list manager in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Things for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Things alternative is Super Productivity, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Things are Trello, Todoist, TickTick and Workflowy.

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Things alternatives page was last updated Jul 2, 2025
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  1. Taskheat icon

    Taskheat

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    Taskheat is a visual task management application that allows you to break down your tasks and link them to build a path to your goals.

    You'll end up with a flowchart that lets you focus on the steps that are under your control.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • LU flagLuxembourg
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Streamline your to-do list into a flowchart

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Goal Setting
    6.  Goal Tracking
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Reminders
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Task Time Tracking
    12.  Flow Chart

    Taskheat VS Things

     
  2. Restyaboard icon

    Restyaboard

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    Trello like kanban board. Tasks, to-dos, chat, etc., Restyaboard is based on Restya platform with dual License (OSL 3.0 & Commercial License).

    275 Restyaboard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Restyaboard screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project looks abandoned and the official website is no longer available. Last version, 1.7.1, released in March 2022, can be still downloaded from GitHub

    Restyaboard Features

    1.  Kanban Board
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Gantt-charts
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  IMAP Support

    Restyaboard VS Things

     
  4. Plan icon

    Plan

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    Plan combines all of your calendars, projects, tools, and documents into one intuitive place - the central hub for your work-life.

    276 Plan alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    Plan screenshot 1

    Plan Features

    1.  Calendar Integration
    2. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    3.  Recurring Tasks
    4.  Gantt-charts
    5.  Task Time Tracking
    6.  Calendar View
    7.  Time Scheduling
    8.  Time blocking
    9.  Consolidation
    10. Google Calendar icon  Google Calendar integration

    Plan VS Things

     
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  6. Todo.txt icon

    Todo.txt

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    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.

    216 Todo.txt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Todo.txt screenshot 1
    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

    Todo.txt Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Portable

    Todo.txt VS Things

     
  7. Apple Reminders icon

    Apple Reminders

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    Reminders makes it easier than ever to remember the things you need to do. You can use it for all of life's to-dos, including grocery lists, projects at work, or anything else you want to track. And with iCloud, it's easy to keep all your devices in sync, so you’ll...

    67 Apple Reminders alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Apple Reminders screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Subtasks
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Recurring Tasks
    10.  Location-based
    11.  Multi-user editing

    Apple Reminders VS Things

     
  8. MeisterTask icon

    MeisterTask

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    MeisterTask is the most intuitive task management and collaboration tool on the web. Sign up, invite your team and start working. No training required.

    223 MeisterTask alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    MeisterTask desktop and mobile

    MeisterTask Features

    1.  Task Time Tracking
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    5.  Sane defaults
    6.  Week Planner

    MeisterTask VS Things

     
  10. Catalyst icon

    Catalyst

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    Catalyst is an intelligent, desktop-first, local-first to-do app that uses AI and the Eisenhower Matrix to help you prioritize tasks and get things done effortlessly.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Catalyst screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Natural Language Processing
    7.  AI-Powered
    8.  Prioritize tasks

    Catalyst VS Things

     
  11. Zenkit To Do icon

    Zenkit To Do

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    A simple task management app for organizing tasks, shopping lists, meetings, and more. Collaborate with team members, sync across devices, and integrate with tools. Offers reminders, customization, secure storage, and supports multi-language interfaces.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    Zenkit To Do screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Full-Text Search
    5.  Recurring Tasks
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Reminders
    8.  Attachments

    Zenkit To Do VS Things

     
  12. jtx Board icon

    jtx Board

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    jtx Board allows you to manage your Journals, Notes and Tasks in one Android app. The app is compatible with the iCal standard (RFC5545) and is integrated with DAVx5 to allow the synchronisation of entries through CalDAV.

    10 jtx Board alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    jtx Board screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Recurring Tasks
    7.  Subtasks
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Hierarchical Structure
    10.  Support for MarkDown
    11.  CalDAV Support

    jtx Board VS Things

     
  13. Nirvana icon

    Nirvana

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    Nirvana is a secure, cloud-based GTD® task manager accessible from your desktop web browser and mobile devices. If you have more to do than you can manage in your head, or if you want greater clarity of mind and focus in life, Nirvana is for you.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Main App Screenshot

    Nirvana Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  GTD-based
    3.  Planner
    4.  Time Scheduling

    Nirvana VS Things

     
  14. Priority Matrix icon

    Priority Matrix

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    Priority Matrix software helps managers prioritize, focus, and work smarter. It allows you to seamlessly communicate team priorities and keep track of the moving parts of your projects, promoting accountability and clarity across multiple platforms.

    140 Priority Matrix alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Online
    • Android Tablet
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    Priority Matrix screenshot 1

    Top Priority Matrix Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Support for @mentions
    3.  Email Organizer
    4.  Recurring Tasks
    5.  Portable
    6.  Subtasks
    7.  Gantt-charts
    8.  Shared Folders
    9.  Goal Tracking
    10.  Kanban Board
    11.  Encrypted Backup
    12.  Upload Screenshot

    Priority Matrix VS Things

     
  15. Flow Task Manager icon

    Flow Task Manager

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    Having trouble managing a busy team or staying on top of everything happening at work?

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Flow Task Manager screenshot 1

    Flow Task Manager Features

    Features

    1.  Kanban Board
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Calendar View
    4. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    5.  Online collaboration
    6. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    7. Slack icon  Slack integration
    8. Box icon  Box.com integration

    Flow Task Manager VS Things

     
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