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2Do alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave 2Do: no web or Windows app, and each platform is bought separately. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces 2Do, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Things currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Things logoThingsPaidNomacOS, iOS4 of 466.5
2OmniFocus logoOmniFocusPaidNomacOS, iOS, Web4 of 462.6
3Todoist logoTodoistFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 559.6
4Everdo logoEverdoFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +35 of 557.2
5GoodTask logoGoodTaskPaidNomacOS, iOS3 of 355.3
  1. Things logo

    1. ThingsTop pick

    Best for: Apple-only users who want a beautiful personal to-do list without a subscription

    PaidmacOS, iOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from 2Do

    A simpler, more polished Apple-only app, also sold as one-time purchases.

    Pros

    • Clean, fast interface that is pleasant to use daily
    • One-time purchases instead of a subscription
    • Calendar events shown with your Today list

    Cons

    • Apple devices only, with no web app
    • No sharing or collaboration on lists
    • Mac, iPhone and iPad apps are bought separately
    Visit Things Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Things a good 2Do alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Awards
    Apple Design Award, twice
    Checked Oct 25, 2026culturedcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing model
    One-time App Store purchase, priced in USD by Cultured Code
    Checked Oct 25, 2026culturedcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Calendar integration
    Calendar events shown in Today
    Checked Oct 25, 2026culturedcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Automation
    URL scheme with JSON commands
    Checked Oct 25, 2026culturedcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. OmniFocus logo

    2. OmniFocus

    Best for: GTD practitioners on Apple devices who want maximum control over how tasks surface

    PaidmacOS, iOS, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from 2Do

    Deeper GTD features and a web version, if you want even more control.

    Pros

    • Defer dates, sequential projects and reviews suit GTD closely
    • Custom perspectives build almost any view
    • End-to-end encrypted sync, or use your own server

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve
    • Windows and Android users only get the web version
    • Pricier than most personal task apps
    Visit OmniFocus Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OmniFocus a good 2Do alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026omnigroup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync encryption
    End-to-end encrypted, or your own server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026omnigroup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web access
    Included with subscriptions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026omnigroup.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Custom perspectives
    Pro feature
    Checked Oct 25, 2026omnigroup.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Todoist logo

    3. Todoist

    Best for: People who want a quick, reliable to-do list on every device with optional sharing

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from 2Do

    Runs on Windows and the web as well, with easy sharing, on a subscription.

    Pros

    • Natural-language quick add handles dates and recurring tasks well
    • Native apps on nearly every platform, including Linux and watches
    • Large integration catalogue and a public API

    Cons

    • Free plan limits projects, filters and activity history
    • Custom reminders and calendar layout require Pro
    • Light on project-management features for bigger teams
    Visit Todoist Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Todoist a good 2Do alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pro price
    $7/month or $60/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todoist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $8 per user/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todoist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days on Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todoist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, 5 personal projects
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todoist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, watches, browser
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todoist.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Everdo logo

    4. Everdo

    Best for: GTD users who want a private, offline-first app on every platform without a subscription

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from 2Do

    One-time Pro licence covering Windows, Linux and mobile too, with encrypted sync.

    Pros

    • Works fully offline with no account
    • End-to-end encrypted sync or free LAN sync
    • One-time Pro licence covers all platforms

    Cons

    • Online sync is an extra recurring fee
    • No web app or sharing
    • Free version capped at five projects
    Visit Everdo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Everdo a good 2Do alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pro price
    $99.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026everdo.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Encrypted sync
    $1.66/month add-on
    Checked Oct 25, 2026everdo.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 5 projects
    Checked Oct 25, 2026everdo.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026everdo.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2017
    Checked Oct 25, 2026everdo.net(opens source in a new tab)
  5. GoodTask logo

    5. GoodTask

    Best for: Apple Reminders users who want calendar views and smart lists without migrating

    PaidmacOS, iOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from 2Do

    Power-user views built on Apple Reminders data instead of a separate database.

    Pros

    • Works on your existing Reminders and Calendar data
    • Combined task and calendar views by day, week or month
    • Quick actions and snippets speed up entry

    Cons

    • Apple platforms only
    • Many settings to learn
    • Limited by what Reminders can store
    Visit GoodTask Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is GoodTask a good 2Do alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Built on
    Apple Reminders and Calendars
    Checked Oct 25, 2026goodtaskapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Award
    MacStories Selects App of the Year 2018
    Checked Oct 25, 2026goodtaskapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    With iOS Reminders and Calendars
    Checked Oct 25, 2026goodtaskapp.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best 2Do alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Things logo

Best 2Do alternative for most people

Things

A simpler, more polished Apple-only app, also sold as one-time purchases.

Todoist logo

Best 2Do alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Todoist

Runs on Windows and the web as well, with easy sharing, on a subscription.

OmniFocus logo

Best 2Do alternative for Mac

OmniFocus

Deeper GTD features and a web version, if you want even more control.

Everdo logo

Best 2Do alternative for Windows

Everdo

One-time Pro licence covering Windows, Linux and mobile too, with encrypted sync.

Todoist logo

Best 2Do alternative for Linux

Todoist

Runs on Windows and the web as well, with easy sharing, on a subscription.

Todoist logo

Best 2Do alternative for iPhone and Android

Todoist

Runs on Windows and the web as well, with easy sharing, on a subscription.

OmniFocus logo

Best 2Do alternative for working in the browser

OmniFocus

Deeper GTD features and a web version, if you want even more control.

2Do alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to 2Do?

Things ranks first right now. A simpler, more polished Apple-only app, also sold as one-time purchases. OmniFocus and Todoist follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to 2Do?

Yes. Todoist (free plan + paid) and Everdo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to 2Do?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which 2Do alternatives work on Linux?

Todoist and Everdo run on Linux.

Why do people switch from 2Do?

The complaints we hear most: no web or Windows app; each platform is bought separately; interface takes time to configure.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces 2Do, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.