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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
1Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 462.6
  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

    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)

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.