Things alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Things: apple devices only, with no web app, and no sharing or collaboration on lists. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Things, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. OmniFocus currently ranks first.

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The best Things alternative for…

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

Best Things alternative for most people

OmniFocus

Deeper GTD features like defer dates, perspectives and reviews, plus a web version for non-Apple machines.

Best Things alternative for a free option

Apple Reminders

Free and built in, with shared lists that Things doesn't offer.

Best Things alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Todoist

Works on Windows, Android and the web too, and lets you share projects with others.

Best Things alternative for Mac

2Do

Another Apple-friendly one-time purchase with more power features and an Android app.

Best Things alternative for Windows

TickTick

Cross-platform with a calendar, focus timer and list sharing for a yearly fee.

Best Things alternative for Linux

Todoist

Works on Windows, Android and the web too, and lets you share projects with others.

Best Things alternative for iPhone and Android

Todoist

Works on Windows, Android and the web too, and lets you share projects with others.

Best Things alternative for working in the browser

OmniFocus

Deeper GTD features like defer dates, perspectives and reviews, plus a web version for non-Apple machines.

Things alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Things?

OmniFocus ranks first right now. Deeper GTD features like defer dates, perspectives and reviews, plus a web version for non-Apple machines. Todoist and 2Do follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Things?

Yes. Todoist (free plan + paid), Apple Reminders (free) 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 Things?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Things alternatives work on Linux?

Todoist and TickTick run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Things?

The complaints we hear most: apple devices only, with no web app; no sharing or collaboration on lists; mac, iPhone and iPad apps are bought separately.

How is this list ranked?

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