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Super Productivity alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Super Productivity: busy interface with many settings, and sync needs setting up with WebDAV, Dropbox or Super Sync. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Super Productivity, 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 555.3
  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

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Super Productivity

    Open-source power-user option for the terminal, pairing with Timewarrior for time tracking.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Taskwarrior a good Super Productivity 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 Super Productivity alternative for…

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

Todoist logo

Best Super Productivity alternative for most people

Todoist

A simpler, polished cross-platform list with easy sharing, if you don't need time tracking.

Vikunja logo

Best Super Productivity alternative for a free option

Vikunja

Open source with a server-based model for sharing projects with others.

TickTick logo

Best Super Productivity alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TickTick

Tasks with a Pomodoro timer and habits, synced in the cloud with no setup.

Taskwarrior logo

Best Super Productivity alternative for open source

Taskwarrior

Open-source power-user option for the terminal, pairing with Timewarrior for time tracking.

Vikunja logo

Best Super Productivity alternative for self-hosting

Vikunja

Open source with a server-based model for sharing projects with others.

Amazing Marvin logo

Best Super Productivity alternative for Mac

Amazing Marvin

Paid but similarly feature-rich, with time estimates, tracking and many planning strategies.

Todoist logo

Best Super Productivity alternative for Windows

Todoist

A simpler, polished cross-platform list with easy sharing, if you don't need time tracking.

Todoist logo

Best Super Productivity alternative for Linux

Todoist

A simpler, polished cross-platform list with easy sharing, if you don't need time tracking.

Todoist logo

Best Super Productivity alternative for iPhone and Android

Todoist

A simpler, polished cross-platform list with easy sharing, if you don't need time tracking.

Todoist logo

Best Super Productivity alternative for working in the browser

Todoist

A simpler, polished cross-platform list with easy sharing, if you don't need time tracking.

Super Productivity alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Super Productivity?

Todoist ranks first right now. A simpler, polished cross-platform list with easy sharing, if you don't need time tracking. Amazing Marvin and TickTick follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Super Productivity?

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

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

Which Super Productivity alternatives work on Linux?

Todoist, TickTick and Taskwarrior run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Super Productivity?

The complaints we hear most: busy interface with many settings; sync needs setting up with WebDAV, Dropbox or Super Sync; no real-time collaboration.

How is this list ranked?

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