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Amazing Marvin alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Amazing Marvin: no free plan after the 14-day trial, and taking time to configure can become its own distraction. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Amazing Marvin, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Lunatask currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 459.6
  1. Super Productivity logo

    1. Super ProductivityTop pick

    Best for: Developers and freelancers who want tasks and time tracking together, free and offline

    Open sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Amazing Marvin

    Free, open-source mix of task planning, time estimates, timeboxing and tracking.

    Pros

    • Built-in time tracking, timesheets and Pomodoro
    • Imports issues from GitHub, GitLab and Jira
    • Local-first with no account required

    Cons

    • Busy interface with many settings
    • Sync needs setting up with WebDAV, Dropbox or Super Sync
    • No real-time collaboration
    Visit Super Productivity 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 Super Productivity a good Amazing Marvin alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes, no account needed
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    GitHub, GitLab, Jira
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Amazing Marvin alternative for…

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

Lunatask logo

Best Amazing Marvin alternative for most people

Lunatask

Also designed with ADHD in mind, with tasks, habits and journaling plus a free plan and encryption.

Super Productivity logo

Best Amazing Marvin alternative for a free option

Super Productivity

Free, open-source mix of task planning, time estimates, timeboxing and tracking.

TickTick logo

Best Amazing Marvin alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TickTick

Many of the same tools (timer, habits, calendar) in a simpler package for less money.

Super Productivity logo

Best Amazing Marvin alternative for open source

Super Productivity

Free, open-source mix of task planning, time estimates, timeboxing and tracking.

Todoist logo

Best Amazing Marvin alternative for Mac

Todoist

Less customisable but quicker to set up and available everywhere.

Lunatask logo

Best Amazing Marvin alternative for Windows

Lunatask

Also designed with ADHD in mind, with tasks, habits and journaling plus a free plan and encryption.

Lunatask logo

Best Amazing Marvin alternative for Linux

Lunatask

Also designed with ADHD in mind, with tasks, habits and journaling plus a free plan and encryption.

Toodledo logo

Best Amazing Marvin alternative for iPhone and Android

Toodledo

Similarly detailed task fields and a habit tracker, with a free tier.

TickTick logo

Best Amazing Marvin alternative for working in the browser

TickTick

Many of the same tools (timer, habits, calendar) in a simpler package for less money.

Amazing Marvin alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Amazing Marvin?

Lunatask ranks first right now. Also designed with ADHD in mind, with tasks, habits and journaling plus a free plan and encryption. TickTick and Super Productivity follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Amazing Marvin?

Yes. Lunatask (free plan + paid), TickTick (free plan + paid), Super Productivity (open source) and Todoist (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Amazing Marvin?

Yes: Super Productivity.

Which Amazing Marvin alternatives work on Linux?

Lunatask, TickTick, Super Productivity and Todoist run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Amazing Marvin?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan after the 14-day trial; taking time to configure can become its own distraction; mobile apps are less polished than desktop.

How is this list ranked?

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