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Vikunja alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Vikunja: you maintain the server when self-hosting, and no polished official native apps. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Vikunja, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Super Productivity currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Super Productivity logoSuper ProductivityOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 466.5
2Todoist logoTodoistFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 559.6
3Taskwarrior logoTaskwarriorOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Self-hosted5 of 557.2
4Planify logoPlanifyOpen sourceYesLinux4 of 455.3
  1. Super Productivity logo

    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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vikunja

    Open source and local-first, with no server to run, plus 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 ×0.3100
    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 Super Productivity a good Vikunja 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)
  2. Todoist logo

    2. 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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vikunja

    Polished hosted service with native apps everywhere, if you'd rather not self-host.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Todoist a good Vikunja 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)
  3. Taskwarrior logo

    3. Taskwarrior

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableLinux, macOS, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vikunja

    Open-source, terminal-based task manager with self-hostable 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 ×0.369
    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 Taskwarrior a good Vikunja 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)
  4. Planify logo

    4. Planify

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

    Open sourceLinux

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vikunja

    Open-source Linux desktop app that can sync with Nextcloud or CalDAV.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Planify a good Vikunja 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)

The best Vikunja alternative for…

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

Super Productivity logo

Best Vikunja alternative for most people

Super Productivity

Open source and local-first, with no server to run, plus time tracking.

Tasks.org logo

Best Vikunja alternative for a free option

Tasks.org

Open-source Android client that can sync over CalDAV with a self-hosted server.

Todoist logo

Best Vikunja alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Todoist

Polished hosted service with native apps everywhere, if you'd rather not self-host.

Taskwarrior logo

Best Vikunja alternative for open source

Taskwarrior

Open-source, terminal-based task manager with self-hostable sync.

Tasks.org logo

Best Vikunja alternative for self-hosting

Tasks.org

Open-source Android client that can sync over CalDAV with a self-hosted server.

Super Productivity logo

Best Vikunja alternative for Mac

Super Productivity

Open source and local-first, with no server to run, plus time tracking.

Super Productivity logo

Best Vikunja alternative for Windows

Super Productivity

Open source and local-first, with no server to run, plus time tracking.

Planify logo

Best Vikunja alternative for Linux

Planify

Open-source Linux desktop app that can sync with Nextcloud or CalDAV.

Super Productivity logo

Best Vikunja alternative for iPhone and Android

Super Productivity

Open source and local-first, with no server to run, plus time tracking.

Super Productivity logo

Best Vikunja alternative for working in the browser

Super Productivity

Open source and local-first, with no server to run, plus time tracking.

Vikunja alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Vikunja?

Super Productivity ranks first right now. Open source and local-first, with no server to run, plus time tracking. Tasks.org and Todoist follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Vikunja?

Yes. Super Productivity (open source), Tasks.org (open source), Todoist (free plan + paid) and Taskwarrior (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Vikunja?

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

Which Vikunja alternatives work on Linux?

Super Productivity, Todoist, Taskwarrior and Planify run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Vikunja?

The complaints we hear most: you maintain the server when self-hosting; no polished official native apps; fewer integrations than commercial apps.

How is this list ranked?

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