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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
1Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 462.6
2Taskwarrior logoTaskwarriorOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Self-hosted5 of 557.2
3Vikunja logoVikunjaOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 555.3
  1. Super Productivity logo

    1. Super ProductivityTop pick

    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)
  2. Taskwarrior logo

    2. Taskwarrior

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableLinux, macOS, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Planify

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

    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 ×0.369
    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 Taskwarrior a good Planify 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)
  3. Vikunja logo

    3. 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.