Due alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Due: apple devices only, and mac and iOS versions sold separately. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Due, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Apple Reminders currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Apple Reminders	Free	No	macOS, iOS	3 of 3	66.5
2	GoodTask	Paid	No	macOS, iOS	3 of 3	62.6
3	Things	Paid	No	macOS, iOS	4 of 4	59.6
4	Todoist	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +4	5 of 5	57.2

1. Apple RemindersTop pick
Best for: Apple users who want a free task list that works with Siri and shared family lists
FreemacOS, iOS
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Due
Free and built in, with lists, tags and sharing, if you can live with standard notifications.
Pros
Free and preinstalled on Apple devices
Shared lists with task assignment
Automatic grocery categories and smart lists
Cons
No Windows or Android apps
Only basic browser access through iCloud.com
No project planning or review features
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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 Apple Reminders a good Due alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Grocery lists
Items placed in categories automatically
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
Subtasks
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
Views
Lists, columns, smart lists, pinned lists
Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. GoodTask
Best for: Apple Reminders users who want calendar views and smart lists without migrating
PaidmacOS, iOS
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Due
Extends Apple Reminders with quick actions and smart lists across iPhone and Mac.
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 ×0.387
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 GoodTask a good Due 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)
3. Things
Best for: Apple-only users who want a beautiful personal to-do list without a subscription
PaidmacOS, iOS
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Due
A complete Apple task manager with reminders, projects and daily planning.
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 ×0.377
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 Things a good Due 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)
4. 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
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Due
Cross-platform reminders and recurring tasks, with apps for Android and Windows too.
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 ×0.369
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 Todoist a good Due 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)

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Best Due alternative for most people

Apple Reminders

Free and built in, with lists, tags and sharing, if you can live with standard notifications.

Best Due alternative for a free option

Apple Reminders

Free and built in, with lists, tags and sharing, if you can live with standard notifications.