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OmniFocus alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave OmniFocus: steep learning curve, and windows and Android users only get the web version. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces OmniFocus, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Things currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Things logoThingsPaidNomacOS, iOS4 of 466.5
2Nirvana logoNirvanaFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 462.6
3Everdo logoEverdoFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +35 of 559.6
42Do logo2DoPaidNomacOS, iOS, Android4 of 457.2
5Todoist logoTodoistFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 555.3
6Taskwarrior logoTaskwarriorOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Self-hosted5 of 553.6
  1. Things logo

    1. ThingsTop pick

    Best for: Apple-only users who want a beautiful personal to-do list without a subscription

    PaidmacOS, iOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from OmniFocus

    Far simpler to learn, with a cleaner design and one-time purchases, for people who found OmniFocus too heavy.

    Pros

    • Clean, fast interface that is pleasant to use daily
    • One-time purchases instead of a subscription
    • Calendar events shown with your Today list

    Cons

    • Apple devices only, with no web app
    • No sharing or collaboration on lists
    • Mac, iPhone and iPad apps are bought separately
    Visit Things Compare with OmniFocusDetails 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 Things a good OmniFocus alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Awards
    Apple Design Award, twice
    Checked Oct 25, 2026culturedcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing model
    One-time App Store purchase, priced in USD by Cultured Code
    Checked Oct 25, 2026culturedcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Calendar integration
    Calendar events shown in Today
    Checked Oct 25, 2026culturedcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Automation
    URL scheme with JSON commands
    Checked Oct 25, 2026culturedcode.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Nirvana logo

    2. Nirvana

    Best for: GTD followers who want the method's lists ready-made on every device

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from OmniFocus

    A GTD-focused task manager that runs natively on Windows and Android as well as Apple devices.

    Pros

    • GTD lists and workflow built in
    • Filters by energy, time needed and context
    • Inexpensive Pro plan

    Cons

    • Free plan caps projects at five and areas at two
    • Repeating to-dos require Pro
    • No sharing or collaboration
    Visit Nirvana 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 Nirvana a good OmniFocus alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Pro price
    $3/month, billed $36/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nirvanahq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 5 projects and 2 areas
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nirvanahq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nirvanahq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Email capture
    Forward emails to create to-dos
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nirvanahq.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Everdo logo

    3. Everdo

    Best for: GTD users who want a private, offline-first app on every platform without a subscription

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from OmniFocus

    Cross-platform GTD app with sequential projects, end-to-end encryption and a one-time Pro licence.

    Pros

    • Works fully offline with no account
    • End-to-end encrypted sync or free LAN sync
    • One-time Pro licence covers all platforms

    Cons

    • Online sync is an extra recurring fee
    • No web app or sharing
    • Free version capped at five projects
    Visit Everdo 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 Everdo a good OmniFocus alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pro price
    $99.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026everdo.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Encrypted sync
    $1.66/month add-on
    Checked Oct 25, 2026everdo.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 5 projects
    Checked Oct 25, 2026everdo.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026everdo.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2017
    Checked Oct 25, 2026everdo.net(opens source in a new tab)
  4. 2Do logo

    4. 2Do

    Best for: People who want a powerful task manager without a subscription across Mac, iOS and Android

    PaidmacOS, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from OmniFocus

    Powerful Mac and iOS task manager with one-time pricing and a lighter learning curve.

    Pros

    • One-time purchases rather than a subscription
    • Smart lists, tags and actions for power users
    • Several sync options, including CalDAV

    Cons

    • No web or Windows app
    • Each platform is bought separately
    • Interface takes time to configure
    Visit 2Do 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 2Do a good OmniFocus alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Mac price
    $49.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 20262doapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    iPhone price
    $9.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 20262doapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Android
    Free with optional Pro upgrade
    Checked Oct 25, 20262doapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days on Mac
    Checked Oct 25, 20262doapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Todoist logo

    5. Todoist

    Best for: People who want a quick, reliable to-do list on every device with optional sharing

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from OmniFocus

    Less GTD-specific but runs everywhere and is easier to share with others.

    Pros

    • Natural-language quick add handles dates and recurring tasks well
    • Native apps on nearly every platform, including Linux and watches
    • Large integration catalogue and a public API

    Cons

    • Free plan limits projects, filters and activity history
    • Custom reminders and calendar layout require Pro
    • Light on project-management features for bigger teams
    Visit Todoist 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 Todoist a good OmniFocus alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pro price
    $7/month or $60/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todoist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $8 per user/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todoist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days on Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todoist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, 5 personal projects
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todoist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, watches, browser
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todoist.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Taskwarrior logo

    6. Taskwarrior

    Best for: Developers and terminal users who want scriptable, query-driven task lists

    Open sourceSelf-hostableLinux, macOS, Self-hosted

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from OmniFocus

    Free, open-source command-line option with contexts, dependencies and urgency scoring.

    Pros

    • Very powerful filters, reports and urgency sorting
    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Scriptable with hooks and a large tool ecosystem

    Cons

    • Command line only without third-party front ends
    • No official mobile apps
    • Sync needs some setup
    Visit Taskwarrior 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 Taskwarrior a good OmniFocus alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Interface
    Command line
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    Via a sync server with task sync
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest stable
    3.5.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best OmniFocus alternative for…

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

Things logo

Best OmniFocus alternative for most people

Things

Far simpler to learn, with a cleaner design and one-time purchases, for people who found OmniFocus too heavy.

Taskwarrior logo

Best OmniFocus alternative for a free option

Taskwarrior

Free, open-source command-line option with contexts, dependencies and urgency scoring.

Nirvana logo

Best OmniFocus alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Nirvana

A GTD-focused task manager that runs natively on Windows and Android as well as Apple devices.

Taskwarrior logo

Best OmniFocus alternative for open source

Taskwarrior

Free, open-source command-line option with contexts, dependencies and urgency scoring.

Taskwarrior logo

Best OmniFocus alternative for self-hosting

Taskwarrior

Free, open-source command-line option with contexts, dependencies and urgency scoring.

Everdo logo

Best OmniFocus alternative for Mac

Everdo

Cross-platform GTD app with sequential projects, end-to-end encryption and a one-time Pro licence.

Todoist logo

Best OmniFocus alternative for Windows

Todoist

Less GTD-specific but runs everywhere and is easier to share with others.

Everdo logo

Best OmniFocus alternative for Linux

Everdo

Cross-platform GTD app with sequential projects, end-to-end encryption and a one-time Pro licence.

2Do logo

Best OmniFocus alternative for iPhone and Android

2Do

Powerful Mac and iOS task manager with one-time pricing and a lighter learning curve.

Nirvana logo

Best OmniFocus alternative for working in the browser

Nirvana

A GTD-focused task manager that runs natively on Windows and Android as well as Apple devices.

OmniFocus alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to OmniFocus?

Things ranks first right now. Far simpler to learn, with a cleaner design and one-time purchases, for people who found OmniFocus too heavy. Nirvana and Everdo follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to OmniFocus?

Yes. Nirvana (free plan + paid), 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 OmniFocus?

Yes: Taskwarrior. Taskwarrior can also be self-hosted.

Which OmniFocus alternatives work on Linux?

Everdo, Todoist and Taskwarrior run on Linux.

Why do people switch from OmniFocus?

The complaints we hear most: steep learning curve; windows and Android users only get the web version; pricier than most personal task apps.

How is this list ranked?

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