Remember The Milk alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Remember The Milk: subtasks and mobile reminders require Pro, and interface feels dated next to newer apps. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Remember The Milk, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Todoist currently ranks first.
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Best Remember The Milk alternative for most people
TodoistA more modern interface with similar quick entry and filters, plus subtasks on the free plan.
Best Remember The Milk alternative for a free option
TaskwarriorFree, open-source and query-driven, for people who used RTM mainly for its search lists.
Best Remember The Milk alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ToodledoAnother veteran web to-do service with deep task fields, outlines and habit tracking.
Best Remember The Milk alternative for open source
TaskwarriorFree, open-source and query-driven, for people who used RTM mainly for its search lists.
Best Remember The Milk alternative for self-hosting
TaskwarriorFree, open-source and query-driven, for people who used RTM mainly for its search lists.
Best Remember The Milk alternative for Mac
TickTickLists, tags and smart lists with a calendar, timer and habits for the same yearly price.
Best Remember The Milk alternative for Windows
Microsoft To DoFree with Outlook sync built in, if that's the Pro feature you relied on.
Best Remember The Milk alternative for Linux
TodoistA more modern interface with similar quick entry and filters, plus subtasks on the free plan.
Best Remember The Milk alternative for iPhone and Android
TodoistA more modern interface with similar quick entry and filters, plus subtasks on the free plan.
Best Remember The Milk alternative for working in the browser
TodoistA more modern interface with similar quick entry and filters, plus subtasks on the free plan.
Remember The Milk alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Remember The Milk?
Todoist ranks first right now. A more modern interface with similar quick entry and filters, plus subtasks on the free plan. Toodledo and TickTick follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Remember The Milk?
Yes. Todoist (free plan + paid), Toodledo (free plan + paid), 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 Remember The Milk?
Yes: Taskwarrior. Taskwarrior can also be self-hosted.
Which Remember The Milk alternatives work on Linux?
Todoist, TickTick and Taskwarrior run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Remember The Milk?
The complaints we hear most: subtasks and mobile reminders require Pro; interface feels dated next to newer apps; fewer planning views than TickTick or Todoist.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Remember The Milk, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.