Remember The Milk
A long-running to-do service with smart lists, tags and apps for desktop, mobile and the web.
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About Remember The Milk
Remember The Milk has been around since 2005 and remains a solid, no-nonsense task manager. Tasks get due dates, priorities, tags, locations and repeats, and Smart Lists save complex searches as live lists. Quick entry understands shorthand for dates, tags and lists. The free plan covers the core list features and sync across devices; Pro, a single yearly subscription, adds subtasks, unlimited sharing, tag colours, advanced sorting, file attachments from Dropbox or Google Drive, mobile reminders, Outlook sync, offline use of the web app and MilkScript, a scripting tool for automating your lists. There are also integrations with IFTTT and Zapier and a newer AI connector. Native apps run on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android and Apple Watch, plus the web. The interface looks plainer than newer apps and putting subtasks and reminders behind Pro feels dated, but its search-based lists are powerful.
Best for: People who like search-driven smart lists and want native apps including Linux.
Pros and cons
What works
- Powerful Smart Lists built from saved searches
- Native apps on Mac, Windows, Linux and mobile
- MilkScript automation and Outlook sync on Pro
Why people leave
- Subtasks and mobile reminders require Pro
- Interface feels dated next to newer apps
- Fewer planning views than TickTick or Todoist
Top Remember The Milk alternatives
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Todoist66.5A more modern interface with similar quick entry and filters, plus subtasks on the free plan.
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Toodledo62.6Another veteran web to-do service with deep task fields, outlines and habit tracking.
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TickTick59.6Lists, tags and smart lists with a calendar, timer and habits for the same yearly price.
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Taskwarrior57.2Free, open-source and query-driven, for people who used RTM mainly for its search lists.
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Microsoft To Do55.3Free with Outlook sync built in, if that's the Pro feature you relied on.
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Remember The Milk: common questions
Is Remember The Milk free?
Remember The Milk has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Remember The Milk open source?
No, Remember The Milk is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Taskwarrior.
What platforms does Remember The Milk run on?
Remember The Milk is available for Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Remember The Milk?
The highest-ranked Remember The Milk alternatives right now are Todoist, Toodledo and TickTick. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.