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Taskwarrior alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Taskwarrior: command line only without third-party front ends, and no official mobile apps. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Taskwarrior, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Todo.txt currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Todo.txt logoTodo.txtOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Windows4 of 466.5
2Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 462.6
3Todoist logoTodoistFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 555.3
  1. Todo.txt logo

    1. Todo.txtTop pick

    Best for: Minimalists and developers who want tasks in a future-proof plain-text file

    Open sourceLinux, macOS, Windows

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Taskwarrior

    Even simpler: tasks in a plain-text file you can edit with any editor or the todo.sh script.

    Pros

    • Plain text you can edit with any editor
    • No lock-in; many compatible apps
    • Free, with an open-source CLI

    Cons

    • No built-in reminders or recurring tasks
    • Experience depends on which third-party app you pick
    • No collaboration features
    Visit Todo.txt 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 Todo.txt a good Taskwarrior alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License (CLI)
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Format
    Plain text, any editor
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todotxt.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Archiving
    Completed tasks moved to done.txt
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todotxt.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Format fields
    Priorities, dates, projects, contexts
    Checked Oct 25, 2026todotxt.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Super Productivity logo

    2. Super Productivity

    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 Taskwarrior

    Free, open-source graphical app with GitHub, GitLab and Jira issue import.

    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 Taskwarrior 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)
  3. Todoist logo

    3. 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 Taskwarrior

    A polished cross-platform app with a CLI-friendly API if the terminal isn't essential.

    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 Taskwarrior 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 Taskwarrior alternative for…

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

Todo.txt logo

Best Taskwarrior alternative for most people

Todo.txt

Even simpler: tasks in a plain-text file you can edit with any editor or the todo.sh script.

Super Productivity logo

Best Taskwarrior alternative for a free option

Super Productivity

Free, open-source graphical app with GitHub, GitLab and Jira issue import.

Todoist logo

Best Taskwarrior alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Todoist

A polished cross-platform app with a CLI-friendly API if the terminal isn't essential.

Vikunja logo

Best Taskwarrior alternative for open source

Vikunja

Open-source and self-hosted with web and mobile access for when you need a GUI.

Tasks.org logo

Best Taskwarrior alternative for self-hosting

Tasks.org

Open-source Android app with CalDAV sync and tag-based filters.

Todo.txt logo

Best Taskwarrior alternative for Mac

Todo.txt

Even simpler: tasks in a plain-text file you can edit with any editor or the todo.sh script.

Todo.txt logo

Best Taskwarrior alternative for Windows

Todo.txt

Even simpler: tasks in a plain-text file you can edit with any editor or the todo.sh script.

Todo.txt logo

Best Taskwarrior alternative for Linux

Todo.txt

Even simpler: tasks in a plain-text file you can edit with any editor or the todo.sh script.

Super Productivity logo

Best Taskwarrior alternative for iPhone and Android

Super Productivity

Free, open-source graphical app with GitHub, GitLab and Jira issue import.

Super Productivity logo

Best Taskwarrior alternative for working in the browser

Super Productivity

Free, open-source graphical app with GitHub, GitLab and Jira issue import.

Taskwarrior alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Taskwarrior?

Todo.txt ranks first right now. Even simpler: tasks in a plain-text file you can edit with any editor or the todo.sh script. Super Productivity and Vikunja follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Taskwarrior?

Yes. Todo.txt (open source), Super Productivity (open source), Vikunja (open source) and Tasks.org (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Taskwarrior?

Yes: Todo.txt, Super Productivity, Vikunja and Tasks.org. Vikunja and Tasks.org can also be self-hosted.

Which Taskwarrior alternatives work on Linux?

Todo.txt, Super Productivity and Todoist run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Taskwarrior?

The complaints we hear most: command line only without third-party front ends; no official mobile apps; sync needs some setup.

How is this list ranked?

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