Nirvana alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Nirvana: free plan caps projects at five and areas at two, and repeating to-dos require Pro. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Nirvana, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Everdo currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Nirvana alternative for most people
EverdoAlso GTD-native, but works offline with end-to-end encrypted sync and a one-time licence.
Best Nirvana alternative for a free option
TaskwarriorFree, open-source GTD-friendly system for the command line.
Best Nirvana alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TodoistMore general-purpose and flexible, with shared projects when you need them.
Best Nirvana alternative for open source
TaskwarriorFree, open-source GTD-friendly system for the command line.
Best Nirvana alternative for self-hosting
TaskwarriorFree, open-source GTD-friendly system for the command line.
Best Nirvana alternative for Mac
OmniFocusFar deeper GTD tooling with perspectives and reviews, if you're on Apple devices.
Best Nirvana alternative for Windows
Amazing MarvinCan be configured to run GTD and many other methods, with more planning tools.
Best Nirvana alternative for Linux
EverdoAlso GTD-native, but works offline with end-to-end encrypted sync and a one-time licence.
Best Nirvana alternative for iPhone and Android
EverdoAlso GTD-native, but works offline with end-to-end encrypted sync and a one-time licence.
Best Nirvana alternative for working in the browser
OmniFocusFar deeper GTD tooling with perspectives and reviews, if you're on Apple devices.
Nirvana alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Nirvana?
Everdo ranks first right now. Also GTD-native, but works offline with end-to-end encrypted sync and a one-time licence. OmniFocus and Todoist follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Nirvana?
Yes. Everdo (free plan + paid), Todoist (free plan + paid) and Taskwarrior (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Nirvana?
Yes: Taskwarrior. Taskwarrior can also be self-hosted.
Which Nirvana alternatives work on Linux?
Everdo, Todoist and Taskwarrior run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Nirvana?
The complaints we hear most: free plan caps projects at five and areas at two; repeating to-dos require Pro; no sharing or collaboration.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Nirvana, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.