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Planify alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Planify: linux only, and relies on other apps for mobile access. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Planify, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Todoist currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Todoist logoTodoistFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 566.5
2Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 462.6
3TickTick logoTickTickFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 459.6
4Vikunja logoVikunjaOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 555.3
  1. Todoist logo

    1. TodoistTop pick

    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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Planify

    Its official Linux app and web version, if you'd rather use the source service directly.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Todoist a good Planify 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)
  2. Super Productivity logo

    2. Super Productivity

    Best for: Developers and freelancers who want tasks and time tracking together, free and offline

    Open sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Planify

    Open-source and cross-platform, adding time tracking and mobile apps.

    Pros

    • Built-in time tracking, timesheets and Pomodoro
    • Imports issues from GitHub, GitLab and Jira
    • Local-first with no account required

    Cons

    • Busy interface with many settings
    • Sync needs setting up with WebDAV, Dropbox or Super Sync
    • No real-time collaboration
    Visit Super Productivity 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 Super Productivity a good Planify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes, no account needed
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    GitHub, GitLab, Jira
    Checked Oct 25, 2026super-productivity.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. TickTick logo

    3. TickTick

    Best for: Individuals who want tasks, a focus timer, habits and a calendar in a single app

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Planify

    Has an official Linux app plus mobile, for a fully synced commercial option.

    Pros

    • Pomodoro timer and habit tracker built in
    • Calendar and kanban views alongside lists
    • Apps on every major platform, including Linux

    Cons

    • Calendar views and higher list limits need Premium
    • Feature-dense interface can feel busy
    • Collaboration is basic compared with team tools
    Visit TickTick 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 TickTick a good Planify alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Premium price
    US$49.99/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, 9 lists with 99 tasks each
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium limits
    299 lists, 999 tasks per list
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, extension
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Vikunja logo

    4. Vikunja

    Best for: Self-hosters who want to own their to-do data and share projects with family or a small team

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Planify

    Self-hosted open-source server with a web interface for any device.

    Pros

    • Free to self-host under the AGPLv3
    • List, Kanban, Gantt and table views
    • Importers for Todoist, Trello and Microsoft To Do

    Cons

    • You maintain the server when self-hosting
    • No polished official native apps
    • Fewer integrations than commercial apps
    Visit Vikunja 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 Vikunja a good Planify alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vikunja.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud price
    €4/month (Personal)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vikunja.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days on Cloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vikunja.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Imports
    Todoist, Trello, Microsoft To-Do
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vikunja.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Made and hosted in the EU
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vikunja.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Planify alternative for…

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

Todoist logo

Best Planify alternative for most people

Todoist

Its official Linux app and web version, if you'd rather use the source service directly.

Super Productivity logo

Best Planify alternative for a free option

Super Productivity

Open-source and cross-platform, adding time tracking and mobile apps.

TickTick logo

Best Planify alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TickTick

Has an official Linux app plus mobile, for a fully synced commercial option.

Taskwarrior logo

Best Planify alternative for open source

Taskwarrior

Open-source Linux favourite for people comfortable in the terminal.

Vikunja logo

Best Planify alternative for self-hosting

Vikunja

Self-hosted open-source server with a web interface for any device.

Todoist logo

Best Planify alternative for Mac

Todoist

Its official Linux app and web version, if you'd rather use the source service directly.

Todoist logo

Best Planify alternative for Windows

Todoist

Its official Linux app and web version, if you'd rather use the source service directly.

Todoist logo

Best Planify alternative for Linux

Todoist

Its official Linux app and web version, if you'd rather use the source service directly.

Todoist logo

Best Planify alternative for iPhone and Android

Todoist

Its official Linux app and web version, if you'd rather use the source service directly.

Todoist logo

Best Planify alternative for working in the browser

Todoist

Its official Linux app and web version, if you'd rather use the source service directly.

Planify alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Planify?

Todoist ranks first right now. Its official Linux app and web version, if you'd rather use the source service directly. Super Productivity and TickTick follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Planify?

Yes. Todoist (free plan + paid), Super Productivity (open source), TickTick (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 Planify?

Yes: Super Productivity, Taskwarrior and Vikunja. Taskwarrior and Vikunja can also be self-hosted.

Which Planify alternatives work on Linux?

Todoist, Super Productivity, TickTick and Taskwarrior run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Planify?

The complaints we hear most: linux only; relies on other apps for mobile access; smaller feature set than Todoist itself.

How is this list ranked?

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