The Best Free Todoist AlternativesTop Todo List Managers & Task Management Tools like Todoist

The best free alternative to Todoist is TickTick. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Todoist and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Todoist are Super Productivity, Notesnook, Workflowy and Quire.

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  1. TickTick icon

    TickTick

     197 likes
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    TickTick is a simple and effective to-do list and task manager app which helps you make schedule, manage time, remind about deadlines and organize life at home, work and everywhere else.

    241 TickTick alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

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

     
    Comments about TickTick as an Alternative to Todoist
    Top Positive Comment
    WofWca
    Jun 12, 2019
    5

    The free plan offers more than that of Todoist (e.g. tags).

    Top Negative Comment
    John Fastman
    Jan 25, 2017
    22

    TickTick looks like a ToDoIst knock-off, they have a very vague privacy policy, the parent company is based in Hong Kong, no replies to emails about how they store user data, how long it would take to delete if I cancelled or how they handle credit card info. I wouldn't trust them with any private information.

    Most Recent Comment
    Doomo
    Positive •Apr 30, 2024
    0

    Feature-rich and simpler to use.

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    • Almost everyone thinks TickTick is a great Todoist alternative.

    • TickTick is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Todoist.

    • TickTick is the most popular free alternative to Todoist.

    • TickTick is Freemium and ProprietaryTodoist is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Super Productivity icon

    Super Productivity

     199 likes
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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.

    169 Super Productivity alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Super Productivity screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Task Time Tracking
    2.  Pomodoro Timer
    3.  Works Offline
    4. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    5.  Time estimates
    6.  Time report generation
    7.  Tagging
    8.  Workflow Automation
    9.  Synchronization
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  No registration required

    Super Productivity VS Todoist

     
    Comments about Super Productivity as an Alternative to Todoist
    isTrick
    Positive •Dec 12, 2023
    1

    Super Productivity is amazing. A lot of cool features, but lose in terms of integrations.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Super Productivity is a great Todoist alternative.

    • Super Productivity is the most popular Open Source alternative to Todoist.

    • Super Productivity is Free and Open SourceTodoist is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Super Productivity is Privacy focusedTodoist is not according to our users
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    Notesnook

     138 likes
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    Notesnook is a simple and cross-platform private notes app that keeps your notes organized and synced on your phone, tablet and computer. Take notes, capture ideas, create to-do lists, keep a journal, write your assignments and manage projects, we have got you covered.

    250 Notesnook alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PK flagPakistan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    Notesnook screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Notes
    2.  Private notes
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Note organization
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Web Clipper
    12.  Reminders

    Notesnook VS Todoist

     

    • Notesnook is the most popular SaaS alternative to Todoist.

    • Notesnook is Freemium and Open SourceTodoist is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Notesnook is Privacy focusedTodoist is not according to our users
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  6. 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.

    323 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 Todoist

     
    Comments about Workflowy as an Alternative to Todoist
    John Fastman
    Positive •Mar 7, 2017
    10

    Workflowy is a good alternative to ToDoIst in that it's more flexible for making hierarchical notes and lists. It's a bad alternative in the sense that it has no parsing or calendaring features. "Meet Jim on Monday" remains as text and is not parsed as a new task scheduled for Monday.

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    • Most users think Workflowy is a great Todoist alternative.

    • Workflowy is Freemium and ProprietaryTodoist is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Quire icon

    Quire

     209 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.

    404 Quire alternatives

    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 Todoist

     
    Comments about Quire as an Alternative to Todoist
    Most Recent Comment
    NatalieMW
    Positive •Jun 15, 2017
    5

    Simple, elegant user experience with unlimited nested subtask list

    Wesley Jensen
    Positive •May 8, 2020
    1

    Powerful task lists with many sorting options.

    Guest
    Positive •Feb 17, 2020
    0

    This task list application is simple but very powerful and flexible. You can even use it as a project management tool.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Quire is a great Todoist alternative.

    • Quire is Freemium and ProprietaryTodoist is also Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Microsoft To Do icon

    Microsoft To Do

     86 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.

    223 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 Office Outlook
    Microsoft To Do screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    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.  Save Attachments
    10.  Share notes

    Microsoft To Do VS Todoist

     
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    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.

    263 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 Todoist

     
    Comments about Org mode as an Alternative to Todoist
    Guest
    Positive •May 31, 2020
    0

    Org mode is flexible enough to allow you to do anything as a personal task management system.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Org mode is a great Todoist alternative.

    • Org mode is Free and Open SourceTodoist is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Org mode is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedTodoist is not according to our users
  11. Tasks.org icon

    Tasks.org

     77 likes
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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.

    124 Tasks.org alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Tasks.org screenshot 1
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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 Todoist

     
    Comments about Tasks.org as an Alternative to Todoist
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    kendo friendo
    Negative •Oct 4, 2024
    0

    Requires a subscription to sync with anything other than Google Tasks.

    brunetton
    Positive •Jan 8, 2021
    0

    Best tasks app I've tried !

    Wireball
    Positive •Aug 28, 2016
    0

    Android-based task lists, and reminds me very strongly of Astrid. That, and I find it actually more convenient to use than Todoist.

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    • Most users think Tasks.org is a great Todoist alternative.

    • Tasks.org is Freemium and Open SourceTodoist is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tasks.org is Customizable and LightweightTodoist is not according to our users
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    Superlist

     28 likes
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    Intuitive, private by default, and integrated with everything you already use, it’s built to work the way you do. With Superlist, you can do it all: Create to-do lists, capture thoughts or detailed notes, assign tasks to teammates, and everything in between.

    60 Superlist alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Superlist screenshot 1

    Top Superlist Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Subtasks
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Calendar Integration
    6.  Periodic Reminders
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Embedded comments
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  Recurring Tasks

    Superlist VS Todoist

     
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