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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
1Nirvana logoNirvanaFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 466.5
2OmniFocus logoOmniFocusPaidNomacOS, iOS, Web4 of 462.6
3Lunatask logoLunataskFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 459.6
4Taskwarrior logoTaskwarriorOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Self-hosted5 of 557.2
52Do logo2DoPaidNomacOS, iOS, Android4 of 455.3
  1. Nirvana logo

    1. NirvanaTop pick

    Best for: GTD followers who want the method's lists ready-made on every device

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Everdo

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

    Pros

    • GTD lists and workflow built in
    • Filters by energy, time needed and context
    • Inexpensive Pro plan

    Cons

    • Free plan caps projects at five and areas at two
    • Repeating to-dos require Pro
    • No sharing or collaboration
    Visit Nirvana 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 Nirvana a good Everdo alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Pro price
    $3/month, billed $36/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nirvanahq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 5 projects and 2 areas
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nirvanahq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nirvanahq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Email capture
    Forward emails to create to-dos
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nirvanahq.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 Everdo

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

    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 Everdo 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. Lunatask logo

    3. Lunatask

    Best for: Privacy-minded people, including those with ADHD, who want tasks, habits and journaling together

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Everdo

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

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption of tasks, notes and journal
    • Tasks, habits, journaling and mood tracking in one app
    • Lifetime licence available as an alternative to subscribing

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to two areas of life
    • Calendar integrations require Premium
    • No web app; desktop and mobile apps only
    Visit Lunatask 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 Lunatask a good Everdo alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Premium price
    $6/month billed annually, or $8 monthly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lunatask.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, 2 areas of life and 7 daily habits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lunatask.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    $300 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lunatask.app(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lunatask.app(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Taskwarrior logo

    4. Taskwarrior

    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)
  5. 2Do logo

    5. 2Do

    Best for: People who want a powerful task manager without a subscription across Mac, iOS and Android

    PaidmacOS, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Everdo

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

    Pros

    • One-time purchases rather than a subscription
    • Smart lists, tags and actions for power users
    • Several sync options, including CalDAV

    Cons

    • No web or Windows app
    • Each platform is bought separately
    • Interface takes time to configure
    Visit 2Do 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 2Do a good Everdo alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Mac price
    $49.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 20262doapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    iPhone price
    $9.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 20262doapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Android
    Free with optional Pro upgrade
    Checked Oct 25, 20262doapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days on Mac
    Checked Oct 25, 20262doapp.com(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.