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Focus To-Do alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Focus To-Do: basic task organisation and filtering, and no collaboration. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Focus To-Do, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. TickTick currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1TickTick logoTickTickFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 466.5
2Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 462.6
3Amazing Marvin logoAmazing MarvinPaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 459.6
4Todoist logoTodoistFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 557.2
  1. TickTick logo

    1. TickTickTop pick

    Best for: Individuals who want tasks, a focus timer, habits and a calendar in a single app

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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Focus To-Do

    A fuller task manager with its own Pomodoro timer, habits and calendar.

    Pros

    • Pomodoro timer and habit tracker built in
    • Calendar and kanban views alongside lists
    • Apps on every major platform, including Linux

    Cons

    • Calendar views and higher list limits need Premium
    • Feature-dense interface can feel busy
    • Collaboration is basic compared with team tools
    Visit TickTick 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 TickTick a good Focus To-Do alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Premium price
    US$49.99/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, 9 lists with 99 tasks each
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium limits
    299 lists, 999 tasks per list
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, extension
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Super Productivity logo

    2. Super Productivity

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

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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Focus To-Do

    Free and open source with a Pomodoro timer, time tracking and timesheets.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Super Productivity a good Focus To-Do 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)
  3. Amazing Marvin logo

    3. Amazing Marvin

    Best for: People, including many with ADHD, who want to tailor a to-do system to how their brain works

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Focus To-Do

    Timers, time estimates and planning tools inside a highly customisable app.

    Pros

    • Turn individual features on or off to fit your method
    • Built-in time estimates, tracking and day planning
    • One plan with every feature included

    Cons

    • No free plan after the 14-day trial
    • Taking time to configure can become its own distraction
    • Mobile apps are less polished than desktop
    Visit Amazing Marvin 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 Amazing Marvin a good Focus To-Do alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    $8/month, billed $96/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026amazingmarvin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026amazingmarvin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026amazingmarvin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026amazingmarvin.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Todoist logo

    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 Focus To-Do

    A stronger task manager if you can run your focus timer separately.

    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 Focus To-Do 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)

The best Focus To-Do alternative for…

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

TickTick logo

Best Focus To-Do alternative for most people

TickTick

A fuller task manager with its own Pomodoro timer, habits and calendar.

Super Productivity logo

Best Focus To-Do alternative for a free option

Super Productivity

Free and open source with a Pomodoro timer, time tracking and timesheets.

Todoist logo

Best Focus To-Do alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Todoist

A stronger task manager if you can run your focus timer separately.

Super Productivity logo

Best Focus To-Do alternative for open source

Super Productivity

Free and open source with a Pomodoro timer, time tracking and timesheets.

Amazing Marvin logo

Best Focus To-Do alternative for Mac

Amazing Marvin

Timers, time estimates and planning tools inside a highly customisable app.

TickTick logo

Best Focus To-Do alternative for Windows

TickTick

A fuller task manager with its own Pomodoro timer, habits and calendar.

TickTick logo

Best Focus To-Do alternative for Linux

TickTick

A fuller task manager with its own Pomodoro timer, habits and calendar.

TickTick logo

Best Focus To-Do alternative for iPhone and Android

TickTick

A fuller task manager with its own Pomodoro timer, habits and calendar.

TickTick logo

Best Focus To-Do alternative for working in the browser

TickTick

A fuller task manager with its own Pomodoro timer, habits and calendar.

Focus To-Do alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Focus To-Do?

TickTick ranks first right now. A fuller task manager with its own Pomodoro timer, habits and calendar. Super Productivity and Amazing Marvin follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Focus To-Do?

Yes. 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 Focus To-Do?

Yes: Super Productivity.

Which Focus To-Do alternatives work on Linux?

TickTick, Super Productivity and Todoist run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Focus To-Do?

The complaints we hear most: basic task organisation and filtering; no collaboration; interface feels utilitarian.

How is this list ranked?

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