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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Super Productivity	Open source	Yes	Web, Windows, macOS +3	4 of 4	57.2

1. Super ProductivityTop pick
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
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Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, web
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Offline mode
Yes, no account needed
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Integrations
GitHub, GitLab, Jira
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The best TickTick alternative for…

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

Best TickTick alternative for most people

Todoist

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

Best TickTick alternative for a free option

Super Productivity

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

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.

Best TickTick alternative for open source

Super Productivity

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

Best TickTick alternative for Mac

Amazing Marvin

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

Best TickTick alternative for Windows

Focus To-Do

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

Best TickTick alternative for Linux

Todoist

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

Best TickTick alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft To Do

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

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.