Habitify alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Habitify: free plan allows only three habits, and most useful features require Premium. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Habitify, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Streaks currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Habitica	Free plan + paid	Yes	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	55.3
2	Beaver Habit Tracker	Open source	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	5 of 5	53.6

1. HabiticaTop pick
Best for: People motivated by games and group accountability who want habits and to-dos in one place
Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, iOS, Android
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Habitify
Adds a game layer and parties for people who need more motivation.
Pros
Game rewards and party quests make streaks feel social
Habits, dailies and to-dos in one app
Tracking is free with no feature caps
Web, iOS and Android code is public
Cons
Pixel-art game layer can feel distracting
Interface is busy compared with minimal trackers
No native desktop apps
Visit Habitica 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 Habitica a good Habitify alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
License
GPL-3.0 (code)
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Source code
Public on GitHub
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
iOS app
Open source (GPL-3.0)
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Android app
Open source (GPL-3.0)
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Beaver Habit Tracker
Best for: Self-hosters and minimalists who want to log habits without targets
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
53.6
score / 100
Why switch from Habitify
Self-hostable and open source, usable in any browser.
Pros
Open source and self-hostable
No goals or targets to fail
REST API plus import and export
Cheap one-time licence for the hosted Pro tier
Cons
No native mobile apps
Small project with limited features
No health or calendar integrations
Visit Beaver Habit Tracker Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
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 Beaver Habit Tracker a good Habitify alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
License
BSD-3-Clause
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Basic at $0
Checked Oct 25, 2026beaverhabits.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro
$9.90 lifetime licence
Checked Oct 25, 2026beaverhabits.com(opens source in a new tab)
API
REST API
Checked Oct 25, 2026beaverhabits.com(opens source in a new tab)
Self-hosting
Yes
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Habitify alternative for…

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

Best Habitify alternative for most people

Streaks

A pay-once option with deeper Apple Watch and Health integration for Apple-only users.

Best Habitify alternative for a free option

Loop Habit Tracker

Free and open source on Android if you don't need cross-platform sync.

Best Habitify alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

HabitKit

Unlimited-feeling free tier and a lifetime unlock, with a visual grid layout.

Best Habitify alternative for open source

Habitica

Adds a game layer and parties for people who need more motivation.

Best Habitify alternative for self-hosting

Beaver Habit Tracker

Self-hostable and open source, usable in any browser.

Best Habitify alternative for Mac

Streaks

A pay-once option with deeper Apple Watch and Health integration for Apple-only users.

Best Habitify alternative for iPhone and Android

Strides

Better for numeric targets and goals alongside habits.

Best Habitify alternative for working in the browser

Habitica

Adds a game layer and parties for people who need more motivation.

Habitify alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Habitify?

Streaks ranks first right now. A pay-once option with deeper Apple Watch and Health integration for Apple-only users. HabitKit and Loop Habit Tracker follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Habitify?

Yes. HabitKit (free plan + paid), Loop Habit Tracker (open source), Strides (free plan + paid) and Habitica (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Habitify?

Yes: Loop Habit Tracker, Habitica and Beaver Habit Tracker. Beaver Habit Tracker can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Habitify?

The complaints we hear most: free plan allows only three habits; most useful features require Premium; fewer journaling or mood features than some rivals.

How is this list ranked?

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