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TickTick alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave TickTick: calendar views and higher list limits need Premium, and feature-dense interface can feel busy. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TickTick, 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
1Todoist logoTodoistFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 566.5
2Amazing Marvin logoAmazing MarvinPaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 462.6
3Lunatask logoLunataskFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 459.6
4Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 457.2
5FoFocus To-DoFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, iOS +23 of 355.3
6Microsoft To Do logoMicrosoft To DoFreeNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 453.6
7Streaks logoStreaksPaidNoiOS, macOS5 of 538.6
8Habitify logoHabitifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 538.6
  1. Todoist logo

    1. TodoistTop pick

    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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from TickTick

    Larger integration ecosystem and team workspace, for people who don't need the timer and habit tools.

    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 Compare with TickTickDetails 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 Todoist a good TickTick 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)
  2. Amazing Marvin logo

    2. Amazing Marvin

    Best for: People, including many with ADHD, who want to tailor a to-do system to how their brain works

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TickTick

    Even more customisable, with time tracking and gamification you can switch on feature by feature.

    Pros

    • Turn individual features on or off to fit your method
    • Built-in time estimates, tracking and day planning
    • One plan with every feature included

    Cons

    • No free plan after the 14-day trial
    • Taking time to configure can become its own distraction
    • Mobile apps are less polished than desktop
    Visit Amazing Marvin 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 Amazing Marvin a good TickTick alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    $8/month, billed $96/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026amazingmarvin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026amazingmarvin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026amazingmarvin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026amazingmarvin.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Lunatask logo

    3. Lunatask

    Best for: Privacy-minded people, including those with ADHD, who want tasks, habits and journaling together

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TickTick

    Also combines tasks, habits and journaling, with end-to-end encryption of your data.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption of tasks, notes and journal
    • Tasks, habits, journaling and mood tracking in one app
    • Lifetime licence available as an alternative to subscribing

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to two areas of life
    • Calendar integrations require Premium
    • No web app; desktop and mobile apps only
    Visit Lunatask 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 Lunatask a good TickTick alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Premium price
    $6/month billed annually, or $8 monthly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lunatask.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, 2 areas of life and 7 daily habits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lunatask.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    $300 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lunatask.app(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lunatask.app(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Super Productivity logo

    4. Super Productivity

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

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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from TickTick

    Free, open-source mix of task list, Pomodoro timer and time tracking that works offline.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Super Productivity a good TickTick 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)
  5. Fo

    5. Focus To-Do

    Best for: Students and Pomodoro fans who want a timer attached to every task

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from TickTick

    A simpler Pomodoro-first task app if the focus timer is the part you use most.

    Pros

    • Pomodoro timer started from each task
    • Reports on time spent per project
    • Apps on mobile, desktop and Chrome

    Cons

    • Basic task organisation and filtering
    • No collaboration
    • Interface feels utilitarian
    Visit Focus To-Do 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 Focus To-Do a good TickTick alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Method
    Pomodoro Technique
    Checked Oct 25, 2026focustodo.cn(opens source in a new tab)
    Reports
    Time per day, week, month and project
    Checked Oct 25, 2026focustodo.cn(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Windows, Chrome
    Checked Oct 25, 2026focustodo.cn(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Microsoft To Do logo

    6. Microsoft To Do

    Best for: Outlook and Microsoft 365 users who want a free, no-fuss to-do list

    FreeWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TickTick

    Free with no list caps, if you only need the basic to-do features.

    Pros

    • Free with no feature tiers
    • Tasks sync with Outlook through Exchange
    • My Day view makes daily planning quick

    Cons

    • Few views and limited filtering
    • Work accounts depend on admin licensing and Exchange Online
    • No Linux app
    Visit Microsoft To Do Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Microsoft To Do a good TickTick alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Outlook integration
    Tasks stored in Exchange appear in Outlook
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Daily planning
    My Day view
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Work accounts
    Require an Exchange Online mailbox
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Streaks logo

    7. Streaks

    Best for: Apple users who want a polished, pay-once habit tracker with Health and Watch support

    PaidiOS, macOS

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TickTick

    A focused, pay-once habit tracker for Apple devices if you only used TickTick for habits.

    Pros

    • One-time purchase, no subscription
    • Apple Health tasks complete themselves
    • Excellent Apple Watch, widgets and Shortcuts support
    • Sync and sharing stay inside iCloud

    Cons

    • Apple devices only
    • Limited to 24 tasks
    • Streak resets can feel harsh for flexible habits
    Visit Streaks Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    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 Streaks a good TickTick alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pricing
    One-time purchase
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Task limit
    Up to 24 tasks
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    iCloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Award
    Apple Design Award winner
    Checked Oct 25, 2026streaksapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  8. Habitify logo

    8. Habitify

    Best for: People who switch between iPhone, Android and desktop and want one synced habit list

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TickTick

    A dedicated habit tracker with deeper habit stats, sync and health integrations.

    Pros

    • Sync across iOS, Android, Mac and web
    • Apple Health, Google Fit and calendar integrations
    • API plus Zapier and IFTTT automation
    • Lifetime purchase available

    Cons

    • Free plan allows only three habits
    • Most useful features require Premium
    • Fewer journaling or mood features than some rivals
    Visit Habitify Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    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 Habitify a good TickTick alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    3 habits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium (annual)
    $2.49/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime
    $59.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes, plus Zapier and IFTTT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    2 million+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)

The best TickTick alternative for…

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

Todoist logo

Best TickTick alternative for most people

Todoist

Larger integration ecosystem and team workspace, for people who don't need the timer and habit tools.

Super Productivity logo

Best TickTick alternative for a free option

Super Productivity

Free, open-source mix of task list, Pomodoro timer and time tracking that works offline.

Lunatask logo

Best TickTick alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lunatask

Also combines tasks, habits and journaling, with end-to-end encryption of your data.

Super Productivity logo

Best TickTick alternative for open source

Super Productivity

Free, open-source mix of task list, Pomodoro timer and time tracking that works offline.

Amazing Marvin logo

Best TickTick alternative for Mac

Amazing Marvin

Even more customisable, with time tracking and gamification you can switch on feature by feature.

Fo

Best TickTick alternative for Windows

Focus To-Do

A simpler Pomodoro-first task app if the focus timer is the part you use most.

Todoist logo

Best TickTick alternative for Linux

Todoist

Larger integration ecosystem and team workspace, for people who don't need the timer and habit tools.

Microsoft To Do logo

Best TickTick alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft To Do

Free with no list caps, if you only need the basic to-do features.

Habitify logo

Best TickTick alternative for working in the browser

Habitify

A dedicated habit tracker with deeper habit stats, sync and health integrations.

TickTick alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to TickTick?

Todoist ranks first right now. Larger integration ecosystem and team workspace, for people who don't need the timer and habit tools. Amazing Marvin and Lunatask follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to TickTick?

Yes. Todoist (free plan + paid), Lunatask (free plan + paid), Super Productivity (open source) and Focus To-Do (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to TickTick?

Yes: Super Productivity.

Which TickTick alternatives work on Linux?

Todoist, Lunatask and Super Productivity run on Linux.

Why do people switch from TickTick?

The complaints we hear most: calendar views and higher list limits need Premium; feature-dense interface can feel busy; collaboration is basic compared with team tools.

How is this list ranked?

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