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Tasks.org alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Tasks.org: no iOS app; desktop app still in alpha, and self-hosted sync needs a paid unlock. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Tasks.org, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Tasks currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Tasks logoGoogle TasksFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Vikunja logoVikunjaOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 562.6
3Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 459.6
4TickTick logoTickTickFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 457.2
5Todoist logoTodoistFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 555.3
  1. Google Tasks logo

    1. Google TasksTop pick

    Best for: Gmail and Google Calendar users who need a simple, free task list

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tasks.org

    Google's own free app, if you only need basic lists inside Gmail and Calendar.

    Pros

    • Free and built into Gmail, Calendar and Docs
    • Turn emails into tasks in one click
    • Dated tasks show on Google Calendar

    Cons

    • No tags, priorities or filters
    • No standalone desktop app
    • Very limited views and organisation options
    Visit Google Tasks 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 Google Tasks a good Tasks.org alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Gmail and Calendar
    Create tasks from Gmail and Calendar
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Subtasks
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web access
    Inside Google Calendar
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    Android and iOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Vikunja logo

    2. 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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tasks.org

    Open-source and self-hosted with a web interface and CalDAV support.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Vikunja a good Tasks.org 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)
  3. Super Productivity logo

    3. Super Productivity

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

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tasks.org

    Open-source and local-first on desktop and mobile, with time tracking.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Super Productivity a good Tasks.org 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)
  4. TickTick logo

    4. 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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tasks.org

    A polished cross-platform app with calendar, timer and habits on a paid tier.

    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 ×0.369
    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 TickTick a good Tasks.org 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)
  5. Todoist logo

    5. Todoist

    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

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tasks.org

    Runs on iOS and desktop as well, for when you switch away from Android-only.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Todoist a good Tasks.org 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)

The best Tasks.org alternative for…

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

Google Tasks logo

Best Tasks.org alternative for most people

Google Tasks

Google's own free app, if you only need basic lists inside Gmail and Calendar.

Vikunja logo

Best Tasks.org alternative for a free option

Vikunja

Open-source and self-hosted with a web interface and CalDAV support.

TickTick logo

Best Tasks.org alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TickTick

A polished cross-platform app with calendar, timer and habits on a paid tier.

Super Productivity logo

Best Tasks.org alternative for open source

Super Productivity

Open-source and local-first on desktop and mobile, with time tracking.

Vikunja logo

Best Tasks.org alternative for self-hosting

Vikunja

Open-source and self-hosted with a web interface and CalDAV support.

Todoist logo

Best Tasks.org alternative for Mac

Todoist

Runs on iOS and desktop as well, for when you switch away from Android-only.

Super Productivity logo

Best Tasks.org alternative for Windows

Super Productivity

Open-source and local-first on desktop and mobile, with time tracking.

Super Productivity logo

Best Tasks.org alternative for Linux

Super Productivity

Open-source and local-first on desktop and mobile, with time tracking.

Google Tasks logo

Best Tasks.org alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Tasks

Google's own free app, if you only need basic lists inside Gmail and Calendar.

Google Tasks logo

Best Tasks.org alternative for working in the browser

Google Tasks

Google's own free app, if you only need basic lists inside Gmail and Calendar.

Tasks.org alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Tasks.org?

Google Tasks ranks first right now. Google's own free app, if you only need basic lists inside Gmail and Calendar. Vikunja and Super Productivity follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Tasks.org?

Yes. Google Tasks (free), Vikunja (open source), Super Productivity (open source) and TickTick (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Tasks.org?

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

Which Tasks.org alternatives work on Linux?

Super Productivity, TickTick and Todoist run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Tasks.org?

The complaints we hear most: no iOS app; desktop app still in alpha; self-hosted sync needs a paid unlock; design is functional rather than polished.

How is this list ranked?

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