Most people looking for Todoist alternatives hit one of two walls: the free Beginner plan stops at 5 personal projects, or the calendar layout they want sits inside the $60-a-year Pro plan. This list ranks the 7 best Todoist alternatives by how easy and affordable the switch is: how much the free plan gives you, what the full version costs, which devices it covers and whether it can import your Todoist data.
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Quick Answer
The best Todoist alternative in 2026 is TickTick (8/10). Its free plan beats Todoist's (9 lists, with priorities, tags, subtasks and recurring tasks), it imports Todoist data directly, and Premium costs $49.99 a year. Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do and Super Productivity also score 8/10 as completely free options.
Two types of apps punch above their weight for Todoist switchers. Completely free apps tied to an ecosystem you already use (Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, Apple Reminders) score well because there is nothing to pay, ever. Apps with a built-in Todoist importer (TickTick, Remember The Milk, Vikunja) turn the move into a one-time import instead of retyping every task. Premium daily planners such as Sunsama, Akiflow and Motion score lower here because they have no free plan and cost more than $200 a year on annual billing, not because they are weak products.
Why this list matters
We built this list from scratch for people leaving Todoist, not as a rewrite of a generic to-do app roundup. All 16 apps we considered were checked on their own pricing pages and help docs on October 6, 2026, every score is computed from those published facts using the rubric below, and the 9 apps that missed the top 7 are named with their scores so you can see exactly where they fell short. Last reviewed: October 6, 2026.
Todoist alternatives at a glance
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Apps scored | 16 |
| Apps ranked in this list | 7 |
| Top Todoist switcher score | 8/10 (TickTick, Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, Super Productivity) |
| Average score of the top 7 | 7.3/10 |
| Completely free, with no paid tier | 4 of 7 (Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, Super Productivity, Apple Reminders) |
| Built-in Todoist importer | 3 of 7 (TickTick, Remember The Milk, Vikunja) |
| Open source | 2 of 7 (Super Productivity, Vikunja) |
| Cheapest paid upgrade | Vikunja Cloud at €40/year; TickTick Premium and Remember The Milk Pro at $49.99/year |
| Todoist Pro, for comparison | $60/year ($5/month billed yearly) or $7/month billed monthly |
The spread is narrower at the top than most roundups suggest. Four apps tie at 8/10, and they get there in two very different ways: TickTick by combining a generous free plan with a direct Todoist import, and the three free apps by costing nothing at all. Every paid upgrade in the top 7 costs less than Todoist Pro's $60 a year, so price alone is rarely the reason to stay.
7 best Todoist alternatives, ranked by switcher score
Todoist switcher score (out of 10) = free plan (0-3) + full-version price (0-3) + platform coverage (0-2) + Todoist migration path (0-2). Full rubric in How we built this list. Prices in USD unless noted, checked October 6, 2026.
| Rank | App | Switcher score | Category | Free plan | Full-version price | Platforms | Todoist import |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TickTick | 8/10 | All-in-one task manager and planner | 9 lists, 99 tasks per list | Premium, $49.99/year | iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, web | Built-in importer |
| 2 | Google Tasks | 8/10 | Google Workspace task list | Completely free | Free | iOS, Android, web (Gmail, Calendar) | None documented |
| 3 | Microsoft To Do | 8/10 | Microsoft 365 daily planner | Completely free | Free | iOS, Android, Windows, web | None documented |
| 4 | Super Productivity | 8/10 | Open-source tasks with time tracking | Completely free (MIT license) | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, web | None documented |
| 5 | Remember The Milk | 7/10 | Smart-list task manager | Basic: no subtasks or mobile-app reminders | Pro, $49.99/year | iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, web | Built-in importer |
| 6 | Apple Reminders | 7/10 | Apple's built-in reminders app | Completely free with Apple devices | Free | iPhone, iPad, Mac, iCloud.com | None documented |
| 7 | Vikunja | 5/10 | Open-source, self-hosted to-do app | Free when self-hosted | Cloud Personal, €40/year | Web, desktop; Android app in early development | Built-in importer |
Ties are broken by Todoist migration score, then free plan score, then alphabetically.
Todoist alternative profiles
1. TickTick
8/10 · All-in-one task manager and planner
TickTick is a to-do list and planner with list and Kanban views, habits and a focus timer. Its free plan allows 9 lists with priorities, tags, subtasks and recurring tasks, and Premium costs $49.99 a year. It imports Todoist directly. Best suited for Todoist users who want more for less.
2. Google Tasks
8/10 · Google Workspace task list
Google Tasks is Google's free task list, built into Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Drive and Docs, plus iPhone and Android apps. It handles subtasks, due dates and repeating tasks, though shared tasks and subtasks can't repeat. There is no paid tier. Best for people who live in Gmail and Google Calendar.
3. Microsoft To Do
8/10 · Microsoft 365 daily planner
Microsoft To Do is a free task app for the web, iOS, Android and Windows. My Day builds a daily list, steps break tasks down, and #hashtags group tasks across lists. Its Windows and iOS apps read due dates typed in plain language. Best for Outlook and Microsoft 365 users.
4. Super Productivity
8/10 · Open-source tasks with time tracking
Super Productivity is a free, open-source (MIT) task manager with built-in time tracking, timeboxing and a Pomodoro focus mode. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and the web, and pulls issues in from Jira, GitHub and GitLab. Best suited for developers and freelancers who bill or track time.
5. Remember The Milk
7/10 · Smart-list task manager
Remember The Milk is a task manager whose Smart Add parses due dates, repeats, tags and lists as you type, much like Todoist's Quick Add. Basic is free; Pro costs $49.99 a year and adds subtasks, mobile-app reminders and unlimited list sharing. It imports Todoist directly. Best for keyboard-first users.
6. Apple Reminders
7/10 · Apple's built-in reminders app
Apple Reminders is the free to-do app built into iPhone, iPad and Mac, and also available on iCloud.com. It supports tags, custom Smart Lists, sections, subtasks, shared lists with assignments and grocery lists. There is no Android app. Best suited for all-Apple households and small teams who want zero setup.
7. Vikunja
5/10 · Open-source, self-hosted to-do app
Vikunja is an open-source (AGPLv3), self-hostable to-do app with list, Kanban, Gantt and table views, plus Quick Add Magic for dates, labels and priorities. Self-hosting is free, and Vikunja Cloud costs €4 a month or €40 a year. It imports Todoist. Best suited for privacy-minded users with their own server.
Todoist alternatives that missed the top 7
We scored 9 more apps that often appear in Todoist alternative roundups. Each is a credible product; they ranked lower on this rubric because of price, platform reach or a thinner free plan.
| App | Switcher score | Why it missed the top 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Things 3 | 5/10 | No free plan (one-time $49.99 for Mac, $9.99 for iPhone and Watch) and Apple-only, though it has a built-in Todoist importer |
| Amazing Marvin | 5/10 | 14-day trial, then $96/year; imports a Todoist JSON export |
| Any.do | 5/10 | Recurring tasks need Premium ($4.99/month billed yearly); no Todoist importer documented |
| Superlist | 5/10 | Free plan capped at 5 private and 5 shared lists; Basic is $59/year |
| Lunatask | 4/10 | Free plan limited to 2 Areas of Life; Premium is $6/month billed yearly |
| Akiflow | 3/10 | No free plan; $19/month billed yearly; syncs with Todoist rather than replacing it |
| Sunsama | 3/10 | No free plan; $17/month billed yearly; syncs with Todoist rather than replacing it |
| OmniFocus | 2/10 | 14-day trial; $74.99 one-time or $99.99/year; Android and Windows only through the web app |
| Motion | 2/10 | No free plan; Pro AI listed at $19/month with annual billing; no Todoist route documented |
Things 3 is the one to look at if you only use Apple devices and dislike subscriptions: it narrowly missed the cut on the tie-break, not on quality.
What types of Todoist alternatives should you consider?
| Category | Representative apps |
|---|---|
| Closest Todoist-style switch | TickTick, Remember The Milk |
| Free apps inside Google or Microsoft | Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do |
| Apple-native | Apple Reminders, Things 3 |
| Open source | Super Productivity, Vikunja |
| Self-hosted | Vikunja |
| Time tracking and focus | Super Productivity, TickTick |
| Daily planners and time blocking | Sunsama, Akiflow, Motion |
| Privacy-first, encrypted | Lunatask |
Why switching cost matters more than feature count
Most people don't leave Todoist because it lacks a feature. They leave because a limit lands at the wrong moment: a sixth project, a calendar view, a reminder that only works on Pro. The switcher score rewards the things that decide whether a move actually sticks: a free plan that won't push you into the same wall a month later, a full version that costs less than the plan you're avoiding, apps on every device you carry, and a way to bring your tasks with you.
There is a trade-off in how most people pick the replacement. Static "best to-do app" lists and launch-week buzz tell you what was popular once, not what people still open every morning six months later. That is why Maarket ranks products on continuous signals (reviews, recommendations, "I use this" flags and real usage, tracked as Karma Points) instead of one-off launch spikes. Use this list for the switching math, then check which apps people like you actually stick with. You can also compare against Todoist's own listing on Maarket.
A mixed approach usually beats chasing one number. The free apps win on cost but ask you to give up some of Todoist's structure; the importer apps keep your structure but may cost $50 a year. Run your top pick alongside Todoist for two weeks, import or copy one real project, and compare how often you had to work around the new app. If you are moving a whole team rather than a personal list, our ranking of the best project management software for small teams covers the shared-workspace tools.
How we built this list
We started with a broad search across Todoist alternative roundups, Reddit discussions, open-source directories and Maarket's Project and Task Management category, then shortlisted 16 personal task managers that are live and actively maintained. Every price, free plan limit, platform and import claim was checked on the vendor's own pricing page, download page or help center on October 6, 2026; JavaScript-rendered pricing pages were read in a live browser. Each app was scored on four published facts. Free plan: 3 = completely free with no paid tier; 2 = free plan with more than Todoist's 5 projects and with subtasks, recurring tasks and reminders included; 1 = free plan capped at 5 lists or fewer, or with subtasks, recurring tasks or mobile reminders behind a paywall, or free only when self-hosted; 0 = trial only. Full-version price per year: 3 = nothing to buy; 2 = up to $60 (Todoist Pro's annual price) or a one-time purchase up to $60; 1 = $60.01 to $120; 0 = above $120. Platform coverage: 2 = native iPhone and Android apps plus a desktop or web app; 1 = one of the three missing; 0 = two or more missing. Todoist migration path: 2 = built-in Todoist importer documented by the vendor; 1 = documented Todoist sync integration; 0 = no documented route. One-time prices were summed for a Mac and an iPhone, annual billing was used where offered, and Vikunja was priced on its Cloud plan in euros. Only the top 7 scores are ranked; ties were broken by migration score, then free plan score, then alphabetically. We left out team project tools such as ClickUp, Asana and Notion, which solve a different problem. No app on this list is a Maarket client.
Last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Todoist alternative?
TickTick is the best Todoist alternative in Maarket's 2026 ranking, scoring 8/10 on the Todoist switcher score. TickTick's free plan allows 9 lists with priorities, tags, subtasks and recurring tasks, it imports Todoist data directly, and Premium costs $49.99 a year, less than Todoist Pro's $60 annual price.
What is the best free Todoist alternative?
Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do and Super Productivity are the best free Todoist alternatives, each scoring 8/10 with no paid tier at all. Google Tasks suits Gmail users, Microsoft To Do suits Outlook users, and Super Productivity suits people who want open-source software with time tracking. Apple Reminders is the free pick for Apple-only users.
Can I import my Todoist tasks into another app?
Yes. TickTick, Remember The Milk and Vikunja have built-in Todoist importers, as do Things 3 (through Todoist's API) and Amazing Marvin (through a Todoist JSON export). Sunsama and Akiflow take a different approach: they sync with your Todoist account so you can plan Todoist tasks without migrating them.
Is TickTick cheaper than Todoist?
Yes. TickTick Premium costs $49.99 a year, while Todoist Pro costs $60 a year billed yearly or $7 a month billed monthly, as of October 2026. TickTick's free plan also allows 9 lists and 99 tasks per list, compared with Todoist's free limit of 5 personal projects.
Is there an open-source Todoist alternative?
Yes. Super Productivity is a free, MIT-licensed task manager with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Vikunja is an AGPLv3-licensed to-do app you can self-host for free or run on Vikunja Cloud from €4 a month, and Vikunja can import Todoist data directly.
What is the best Todoist alternative for iPhone and Mac users?
Apple Reminders is the best free Todoist alternative for iPhone and Mac users: it is built in and supports tags, Smart Lists, subtasks and shared lists. Things 3 is the paid option, sold as one-time purchases ($49.99 for Mac, $9.99 for iPhone and Watch) with a built-in Todoist importer.
Should I upgrade to Todoist Pro or switch apps?
Upgrade to Todoist Pro if your only problem is a limit, such as the 5-project cap or the missing calendar layout, because $60 a year costs less than rebuilding your system. Switch apps if you need something Todoist doesn't do well for you, such as built-in habits, time tracking or a fully free plan.
How do I switch from Todoist without losing tasks?
Pick an app with a built-in Todoist importer, such as TickTick, Remember The Milk or Vikunja, run the import, and keep Todoist's free plan as a read-only backup for two weeks. Check recurring tasks first, because importers do not always carry over repeat schedules, then archive Todoist once the new app holds up.
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