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Todo.txt alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Todo.txt: no built-in reminders or recurring tasks, and experience depends on which third-party app you pick. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Todo.txt, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Taskwarrior currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Taskwarrior logoTaskwarriorOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Self-hosted5 of 566.5
2Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 462.6
3Planify logoPlanifyOpen sourceYesLinux4 of 459.6
4Tasks.org logoTasks.orgOpen sourceYesAndroid4 of 457.2
  1. Taskwarrior logo

    1. TaskwarriorTop pick

    Best for: Developers and terminal users who want scriptable, query-driven task lists

    Open sourceSelf-hostableLinux, macOS, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Todo.txt

    Also terminal-based, with far richer filtering, dependencies, recurrence and sync.

    Pros

    • Very powerful filters, reports and urgency sorting
    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Scriptable with hooks and a large tool ecosystem

    Cons

    • Command line only without third-party front ends
    • No official mobile apps
    • Sync needs some setup
    Visit Taskwarrior 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 Taskwarrior a good Todo.txt alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Interface
    Command line
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    Via a sync server with task sync
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest stable
    3.5.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taskwarrior.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 Todo.txt

    Free, open-source and local-first, adding a GUI, timers and 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 ×0.387
    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 Todo.txt 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. Planify logo

    3. Planify

    Best for: Linux desktop users who want a native app, optionally synced with Todoist or Nextcloud

    Open sourceLinux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Todo.txt

    A free, open-source native Linux app if you want a graphical interface.

    Pros

    • Native, modern GNOME interface
    • Syncs with Todoist, Nextcloud and CalDAV
    • Free and open source with no account needed

    Cons

    • Linux only
    • Relies on other apps for mobile access
    • Smaller feature set than Todoist itself
    Visit Planify 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 Planify a good Todo.txt alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026useplanify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    Todoist and Nextcloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026useplanify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline mode
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026useplanify.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Distribution
    Flathub
    Checked Oct 25, 2026useplanify.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Tasks.org logo

    4. Tasks.org

    Best for: Android users who want an open-source task app with CalDAV or Google Tasks sync

    Open sourceSelf-hostableAndroid

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Todo.txt

    Open-source Android task app with offline use and open sync protocols.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no ads
    • Syncs with Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do and CalDAV
    • Works offline with no account

    Cons

    • No iOS app; desktop app still in alpha
    • Self-hosted sync needs a paid unlock
    • Design is functional rather than polished
    Visit Tasks.org 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 Tasks.org a good Todo.txt alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, free forever on Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud plan
    $2.49/month billed annually ($29.99/year)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync options
    Google Tasks, CalDAV, EteSync, DecSync and more
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Todo.txt alternative for…

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

Taskwarrior logo

Best Todo.txt alternative for most people

Taskwarrior

Also terminal-based, with far richer filtering, dependencies, recurrence and sync.

Super Productivity logo

Best Todo.txt alternative for a free option

Super Productivity

Free, open-source and local-first, adding a GUI, timers and time tracking.

Planify logo

Best Todo.txt alternative for open source

Planify

A free, open-source native Linux app if you want a graphical interface.

Tasks.org logo

Best Todo.txt alternative for self-hosting

Tasks.org

Open-source Android task app with offline use and open sync protocols.

Taskwarrior logo

Best Todo.txt alternative for Mac

Taskwarrior

Also terminal-based, with far richer filtering, dependencies, recurrence and sync.

Super Productivity logo

Best Todo.txt alternative for Windows

Super Productivity

Free, open-source and local-first, adding a GUI, timers and time tracking.

Taskwarrior logo

Best Todo.txt alternative for Linux

Taskwarrior

Also terminal-based, with far richer filtering, dependencies, recurrence and sync.

Super Productivity logo

Best Todo.txt alternative for iPhone and Android

Super Productivity

Free, open-source and local-first, adding a GUI, timers and time tracking.

Super Productivity logo

Best Todo.txt alternative for working in the browser

Super Productivity

Free, open-source and local-first, adding a GUI, timers and time tracking.

Todo.txt alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Todo.txt?

Taskwarrior ranks first right now. Also terminal-based, with far richer filtering, dependencies, recurrence and sync. Super Productivity and Planify follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Todo.txt?

Yes. Taskwarrior (open source), Super Productivity (open source), Planify (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 Todo.txt?

Yes: Taskwarrior, Super Productivity, Planify and Tasks.org. Taskwarrior and Tasks.org can also be self-hosted.

Which Todo.txt alternatives work on Linux?

Taskwarrior, Super Productivity and Planify run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Todo.txt?

The complaints we hear most: no built-in reminders or recurring tasks; experience depends on which third-party app you pick; no collaboration features.

How is this list ranked?

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