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Actions alternatives
Actions compared with 5 alternatives: Things 3, Todoist, Any.do, TickTick and Apple Reminders.
Actions is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ActionsThis tool | Free trial · from $19.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Any.do | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TickTick | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Apple Reminders | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Actions
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
Things 3
Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase
- Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately. Actions starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store).
- Only Actions lists a web app.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and calendar.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Todoist
Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry
- Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. Actions starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store).
- Todoist has a free plan. Actions does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Todoist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- Todoist also covers templates, calendar and kanban boards.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Any.do
To-do list and calendar app with separate family and team plans
- Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly). Actions starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store).
- Any.do has a free plan. Actions does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Any.do lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
- Any.do also covers templates, calendar, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
Suits: Personal to-do lists kept in sync between phone, desktop and web
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
TickTick
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in
- TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month). Actions starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store).
- TickTick has a free plan. Actions does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- TickTick also covers calendar, kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
- Free
Apple Reminders
Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Apple Reminders is free. Actions starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store).
- Apple Reminders has a free plan. Actions does not, though it has a free trial.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates and kanban boards.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
Limits worth knowing in Actions
- There is no free plan: after the 7-day trial the app stays in read-only mode without a membership.
- Memberships are bought through Apple's App Store and billed to an Apple ID. No Android or Windows app is listed, only the web app.
- Bonobo sets prices by purchasing power parity, so they vary by country. The figures here are from the US App Store.
- Natural-language entry works in English only, and the help article lists it as supported on iOS and the web.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Actions?
The alternatives to Actions in this directory are Things 3, Todoist, Any.do, TickTick and Apple Reminders. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Actions.
Is there a free alternative to Actions?
Yes. Apple Reminders is free to use. Todoist, Any.do and TickTick have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Actions alternatives work on Windows?
The Actions listing does not include a Windows app. Todoist, Any.do and TickTick list one.
Which Actions alternatives work on Linux?
The Actions listing does not include a Linux app. Todoist and TickTick list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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