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Everdo alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Everdo: online sync is an extra recurring fee, and no web app or sharing. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Everdo, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Nirvana currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Taskwarrior logoTaskwarriorOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Self-hosted5 of 557.2
  1. Taskwarrior logo

    1. TaskwarriorTop pick

    Best for: Developers and terminal users who want scriptable, query-driven task lists

    Open sourceSelf-hostableLinux, macOS, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Everdo

    Free, open-source GTD-friendly system for the command line.

    Pros

    • Very powerful filters, reports and urgency sorting
    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Scriptable with hooks and a large tool ecosystem

    Cons

    • Command line only without third-party front ends
    • No official mobile apps
    • Sync needs some setup
    Visit Taskwarrior 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 Taskwarrior a good Everdo alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Interface
    Command line
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    Via a sync server with task sync
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest stable
    3.5.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Everdo alternative for…

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

Nirvana logo

Best Everdo alternative for most people

Nirvana

A cloud-based GTD app with a web version and a cheap subscription.

Taskwarrior logo

Best Everdo alternative for a free option

Taskwarrior

Free, open-source GTD-friendly system for the command line.

Lunatask logo

Best Everdo alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lunatask

Another end-to-end encrypted productivity app, adding habits and journaling.

Taskwarrior logo

Best Everdo alternative for open source

Taskwarrior

Free, open-source GTD-friendly system for the command line.

Taskwarrior logo

Best Everdo alternative for self-hosting

Taskwarrior

Free, open-source GTD-friendly system for the command line.

OmniFocus logo

Best Everdo alternative for Mac

OmniFocus

The most complete GTD app on Apple devices, with encrypted sync too.

Nirvana logo

Best Everdo alternative for Windows

Nirvana

A cloud-based GTD app with a web version and a cheap subscription.

Lunatask logo

Best Everdo alternative for Linux

Lunatask

Another end-to-end encrypted productivity app, adding habits and journaling.

2Do logo

Best Everdo alternative for iPhone and Android

2Do

One-time purchase task manager with GTD-style lists for Mac, iOS and Android.

Nirvana logo

Best Everdo alternative for working in the browser

Nirvana

A cloud-based GTD app with a web version and a cheap subscription.

Everdo alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Everdo?

Nirvana ranks first right now. A cloud-based GTD app with a web version and a cheap subscription. OmniFocus and Lunatask follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Everdo?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Everdo?

Yes: Taskwarrior. Taskwarrior can also be self-hosted.

Which Everdo alternatives work on Linux?

Lunatask and Taskwarrior run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Everdo?

The complaints we hear most: online sync is an extra recurring fee; no web app or sharing; free version capped at five projects.

How is this list ranked?

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