GoodTask alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave GoodTask: apple platforms only, and many settings to learn. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GoodTask, 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	OmniFocus	Paid	No	macOS, iOS, Web	4 of 4	57.2

1. OmniFocusTop pick
Best for: GTD practitioners on Apple devices who want maximum control over how tasks surface
PaidmacOS, iOS, Web
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from GoodTask
A full GTD system with defer dates, perspectives and reviews.
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 ×0.369
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 OmniFocus a good GoodTask alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free trial
14 days
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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
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The best GoodTask alternative for…

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

Best GoodTask alternative for most people

Apple Reminders

The free built-in app GoodTask sits on, enough if you don't need its extra views.

Best GoodTask alternative for a free option

Apple Reminders

The free built-in app GoodTask sits on, enough if you don't need its extra views.

Best GoodTask alternative for Mac

Things

A standalone, more opinionated Apple task manager with a cleaner design.

Best GoodTask alternative for iPhone and Android

2Do

Similar power features, plus an Android app, as one-time purchases.

Best GoodTask alternative for working in the browser

OmniFocus

A full GTD system with defer dates, perspectives and reviews.

GoodTask alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to GoodTask?

Apple Reminders ranks first right now. The free built-in app GoodTask sits on, enough if you don't need its extra views. Things and 2Do follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to GoodTask?

Yes. Apple Reminders (free) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to GoodTask?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from GoodTask?

The complaints we hear most: apple platforms only; many settings to learn; limited by what Reminders can store.

How is this list ranked?

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