ToDoList AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to ToDoList is Notion, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to ToDoList and loads of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to ToDoList are Todoist, TickTick, Markor and Microsoft To Do.

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  1. Notion icon
     701 likes

    Enhance team collaboration and content organization with Notion. Experience real-time access, intuitive drag-and-drop functionalities, and visually simple interfaces designed for productivity in managing tasks, notes, and databases effectively. Ideal for teams of every size.

    495 Notion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • US flagUnited States
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  2. Todoist icon
     454 likes

    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.

    401 Todoist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple Watch
    • US flagUnited States
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  3. TickTick icon
     223 likes

    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.

    500 TickTick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple Watch
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  4. Markor icon
     100 likes

    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...

    199 Markor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  5. Microsoft To Do icon
     95 likes

    Organize and schedule tasks with cross-device sync, reminders, recurring events, color-coded lists, collaboration, subtasks, and notes. Offers daily planning, Outlook integration, suggestions, GTD support, and a clean interface for work, school, and personal organization.

    395 Microsoft To Do alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • Microsoft Outlook
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  6. Vikunja icon
     48 likes

    Think of Vikunja like the notebook you have with all your things to keep track of. But better.

    272 Vikunja alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Debian
    • Arch Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
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  7. Mindwtr icon
     22 likes

    A complete Getting Things Done (GTD) productivity system for desktop and mobile. Mind Like Water.

    81 Mindwtr alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Docker
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • US flagUnited States
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  8. jotty·page icon
     17 likes

    Lightweight, self-hosted app for managing personal checklists and notes with drag and drop, progress bars, Kanban boards, Markdown WYSIWYG editor, file-based data, user management, sharing options, themes, open source, and API access.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  9. Org mode icon
     143 likes

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

    330 Org mode alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Terminal
    • GNU Emacs
    • Termux
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  10. Superlist icon
     34 likes

    AI productivity platform for teams consolidates tasks, notes, meeting transcription, and instant task assignments into one workspace. Integrates with existing tools to streamline workflows, eliminate administrative work, and improve team coordination and efficiency.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. sleek icon
     33 likes

    sleek is an open-source (FOSS) todo manager based on the todo.txt syntax. It's available for Windows, MacOS and Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  12. Task Coach icon
     140 likes

    Task Coach is a simple open source todo manager to keep track of personal tasks and todo lists. It is designed for composite tasks, and also offers effort tracking, categories, notes and more.

    223 Task Coach alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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