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HabitKit alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave HabitKit: no automatic sync between devices, and some features limited in the free version. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces HabitKit, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Loop Habit Tracker currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Loop Habit Tracker logoLoop Habit TrackerOpen sourceYesAndroid4 of 466.5
2Habitify logoHabitifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 562.6
3Streaks logoStreaksPaidNoiOS, macOS5 of 559.6
4Beaver Habit Tracker logoBeaver Habit TrackerOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 557.2
5Way of Life logoWay of LifeFree plan + paidNoiOS4 of 455.3
  1. Loop Habit Tracker logo

    1. Loop Habit TrackerTop pick

    Best for: Android users who want a private, free habit tracker with no account or ads

    Open sourceAndroid

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from HabitKit

    Free and open source on Android with similar no-account privacy.

    Pros

    • Completely free, open source and ad-free
    • Habit-strength score is forgiving of the odd missed day
    • Good widgets and charts
    • Available on F-Droid

    Cons

    • Android only; no iOS or web app
    • No built-in sync between devices
    • Plain interface with few extras like notes or journaling
    Visit Loop Habit Tracker 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 Loop Habit Tracker a good HabitKit alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loophabits.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Data export
    CSV and full backup
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loophabits.org(opens source in a new tab)
    iOS app
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loophabits.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Habitify logo

    2. Habitify

    Best for: People who switch between iPhone, Android and desktop and want one synced habit list

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from HabitKit

    Syncs across devices and the web, if you track on more than one screen.

    Pros

    • Sync across iOS, Android, Mac and web
    • Apple Health, Google Fit and calendar integrations
    • API plus Zapier and IFTTT automation
    • Lifetime purchase available

    Cons

    • Free plan allows only three habits
    • Most useful features require Premium
    • Fewer journaling or mood features than some rivals
    Visit Habitify 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 Habitify a good HabitKit alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    3 habits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium (annual)
    $2.49/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime
    $59.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes, plus Zapier and IFTTT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    2 million+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Streaks logo

    3. Streaks

    Best for: Apple users who want a polished, pay-once habit tracker with Health and Watch support

    PaidiOS, macOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from HabitKit

    A polished pay-once Apple option with Apple Watch and Health support.

    Pros

    • One-time purchase, no subscription
    • Apple Health tasks complete themselves
    • Excellent Apple Watch, widgets and Shortcuts support
    • Sync and sharing stay inside iCloud

    Cons

    • Apple devices only
    • Limited to 24 tasks
    • Streak resets can feel harsh for flexible habits
    Visit Streaks 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 Streaks a good HabitKit alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pricing
    One-time purchase
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Task limit
    Up to 24 tasks
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    iCloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Award
    Apple Design Award winner
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Beaver Habit Tracker logo

    4. Beaver Habit Tracker

    Best for: Self-hosters and minimalists who want to log habits without targets

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from HabitKit

    Open source and self-hostable, so your data can live on your own server.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Beaver Habit Tracker a good HabitKit 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)
  5. Way of Life logo

    5. Way of Life

    Best for: iPhone users who want a quick yes/no log of good and bad habits with notes

    Free plan + paidiOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from HabitKit

    Another quick daily log on iPhone, with notes for each day.

    Pros

    • Logging takes a few seconds a day
    • Equally good for quitting habits as building them
    • Per-day notes add context to the data

    Cons

    • iPhone and iPad only
    • Few integrations with health or calendar apps
    • Free version limits how many habits you can track
    Visit Way of Life 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 Way of Life a good HabitKit alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free to try
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wayoflifeapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Habit types
    Building good and breaking bad habits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wayoflifeapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Diary notes
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wayoflifeapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Reminders
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wayoflifeapp.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best HabitKit alternative for…

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

Loop Habit Tracker logo

Best HabitKit alternative for most people

Loop Habit Tracker

Free and open source on Android with similar no-account privacy.

Beaver Habit Tracker logo

Best HabitKit alternative for a free option

Beaver Habit Tracker

Open source and self-hostable, so your data can live on your own server.

Habitify logo

Best HabitKit alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Habitify

Syncs across devices and the web, if you track on more than one screen.

Loop Habit Tracker logo

Best HabitKit alternative for open source

Loop Habit Tracker

Free and open source on Android with similar no-account privacy.

Beaver Habit Tracker logo

Best HabitKit alternative for self-hosting

Beaver Habit Tracker

Open source and self-hostable, so your data can live on your own server.

Streaks logo

Best HabitKit alternative for Mac

Streaks

A polished pay-once Apple option with Apple Watch and Health support.

Habitify logo

Best HabitKit alternative for iPhone and Android

Habitify

Syncs across devices and the web, if you track on more than one screen.

Habitify logo

Best HabitKit alternative for working in the browser

Habitify

Syncs across devices and the web, if you track on more than one screen.

HabitKit alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to HabitKit?

Loop Habit Tracker ranks first right now. Free and open source on Android with similar no-account privacy. Habitify and Streaks follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to HabitKit?

Yes. Loop Habit Tracker (open source), Habitify (free plan + paid), Beaver Habit Tracker (open source) and Way of Life (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to HabitKit?

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

Why do people switch from HabitKit?

The complaints we hear most: no automatic sync between devices; some features limited in the free version; no web or desktop app.

How is this list ranked?

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