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Remember The Milk alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Taskwarrior logoTaskwarriorOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Self-hosted5 of 557.2
  1. Taskwarrior logo

    1. TaskwarriorTop pick

    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 Remember The Milk

    Free, open-source and query-driven, for people who used RTM mainly for its search lists.

    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 Remember The Milk 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 Remember The Milk alternative for…

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

Todoist logo

Best Remember The Milk alternative for most people

Todoist

A more modern interface with similar quick entry and filters, plus subtasks on the free plan.

Taskwarrior logo

Best Remember The Milk alternative for a free option

Taskwarrior

Free, open-source and query-driven, for people who used RTM mainly for its search lists.

Toodledo logo

Best Remember The Milk alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Toodledo

Another veteran web to-do service with deep task fields, outlines and habit tracking.

Taskwarrior logo

Best Remember The Milk alternative for open source

Taskwarrior

Free, open-source and query-driven, for people who used RTM mainly for its search lists.

Taskwarrior logo

Best Remember The Milk alternative for self-hosting

Taskwarrior

Free, open-source and query-driven, for people who used RTM mainly for its search lists.

TickTick logo

Best Remember The Milk alternative for Mac

TickTick

Lists, tags and smart lists with a calendar, timer and habits for the same yearly price.

Microsoft To Do logo

Best Remember The Milk alternative for Windows

Microsoft To Do

Free with Outlook sync built in, if that's the Pro feature you relied on.

Todoist logo

Best Remember The Milk alternative for Linux

Todoist

A more modern interface with similar quick entry and filters, plus subtasks on the free plan.

Todoist logo

Best Remember The Milk alternative for iPhone and Android

Todoist

A more modern interface with similar quick entry and filters, plus subtasks on the free plan.

Todoist logo

Best Remember The Milk alternative for working in the browser

Todoist

A 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.