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Amazing Marvin alternatives

Amazing Marvin compared with 12 alternatives: Todoist, TickTick, OmniFocus, Things 3, Sunsama and 7 more.

Amazing Marvin is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly. 7 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Amazing MarvinThis toolFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TodoistFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TickTickFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
OmniFocusFree trial · from $74.99 one-timeTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
Things 3Free trial · from $9.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS
SunsamaFree trial · from $17/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
BlitzitFree trial · from $4.99/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Goblin ToolsFree plan · from $0.99 one-timeYesWeb, iOS, Android
Llama LifeFree trial · from $39/yrTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
LunataskFree plan · from $6/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
MyLifeOrganizedFree plan · from $29.99YesWindows, iOS, Android
SingularityAppFree plan · from $3.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SplittiFree plan · from $9.99/moYesiOS, Android

How each one differs from Amazing Marvin

  1. Todoist

    Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry

    • Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Todoist has a free plan. Amazing Marvin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Todoist also covers templates, natural-language input, calendar and kanban boards.
    • Amazing Marvin also covers time blocking, Pomodoro timer, time tracking and habit tracking.

    Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own

  2. 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). Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • TickTick has a free plan. Amazing Marvin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • TickTick also covers natural-language input, calendar and kanban boards.
    • Amazing Marvin also covers time blocking and time tracking.

    Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app

  3. OmniFocus

    Project-based task manager for Apple devices, with a web companion

    • OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
    • OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • OmniFocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People managing many projects on Apple devices

  4. 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. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a web app.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
    • Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who work only on Apple devices

  5. Sunsama

    Daily planner with guided planning routines and calendar timeboxing

    • Sunsama starts at $17 per user / month, billed yearly ($204). Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
    • Sunsama also covers auto-scheduling, calendar and goals.
    • Amazing Marvin also covers time tracking and habit tracking.

    Suits: Professionals who want a fixed routine for planning each workday

  6. Blitzit

    To-do list that collapses into a floating focus timer

    • Blitzit starts at $4.99 per month, billed yearly ($59.88). Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a web app.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a Linux app.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
    • Blitzit also covers reports.

    Suits: People who want a timer running against each task on their list

  7. Goblin Tools

    Small AI tools that break tasks into steps, free on the web

    • Goblin Tools starts at $0.99 one-time for the Android app; Pro is $3 per month on the web. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Goblin Tools has a free plan. Amazing Marvin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
    • Goblin Tools also covers templates.

    Suits: People who find large tasks overwhelming and want them split into steps

  8. Llama Life

    Timeboxing to-do list with a countdown timer for every task

    • Llama Life starts at $39 per year, or $6 billed monthly. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
    • Llama Life also covers templates and focus music.
    • Amazing Marvin also covers time blocking, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.

    Suits: People who work better with a visible countdown on each task

  9. Lunatask

    Encrypted to-do list with habits, mood tracking, journal and notes

    • Lunatask starts at $6 per month, paid annually; $8 paid monthly. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Lunatask has a free plan. Amazing Marvin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a web app.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
    • Lunatask is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Keeping tasks, habits, mood and a journal in one private app

  10. MyLifeOrganized

    Outline-based task manager that builds a next-actions list

    • MyLifeOrganized starts at $29.99 in-app purchase for Pro on iOS; the Windows app is sold separately. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • MyLifeOrganized has a free plan. Amazing Marvin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a web app.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who plan in deep outlines of projects and subtasks

  11. SingularityApp

    Planner with tasks, calendar, habits and a Pomodoro timer

    • SingularityApp starts at $3.33 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly). Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • SingularityApp has a free plan. Amazing Marvin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
    • SingularityApp also covers notes, calendar and kanban boards.
    • Amazing Marvin also covers time blocking and time tracking.

    Suits: People who want tasks, habits, a calendar and a focus timer in one app

  12. Splitti

    AI task manager that breaks goals into small steps

    • Splitti starts at $9.99 per month, or $78.99 per year (Plus). Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Splitti has a free plan. Amazing Marvin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a web app.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who stall on large goals and want them cut into steps

Limits worth knowing in Amazing Marvin

  • There is no free plan; when the 14-day trial ends, tasks cannot be added or completed until you subscribe.
  • Monthly billing is $12; the $8 price applies only when paying $96 for a year.
  • There are no dedicated iPad apps; the vendor says tablets can use the web app.
  • Time tracking needs an internet connection, and the Zapier integration can only create tasks in Marvin.
Amazing Marvin pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Amazing Marvin?

The alternatives to Amazing Marvin in this directory are Todoist, TickTick, OmniFocus, Things 3, Sunsama, Blitzit, Goblin Tools, Llama Life, Lunatask, MyLifeOrganized, SingularityApp and Splitti. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Amazing Marvin.

Is there a free alternative to Amazing Marvin?

Yes. Todoist, TickTick, Goblin Tools, Lunatask, MyLifeOrganized, SingularityApp and Splitti have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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