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Alternatives to Amazing Marvin with a one-time purchase

The Amazing Marvin listing shows no one-time purchase. 35 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Amazing Marvin is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly. 24 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Amazing Marvin

  1. 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 vs Amazing MarvinOmniFocus pricing and details

  2. 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 vs Amazing MarvinThings 3 pricing and details

  3. LifeUp

    Gamified to-do list and habit tracker for Android

    • LifeUp starts at $4.99 one-time purchase on Google Play. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a web app.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
    LifeUp pricing and details

  4. Chaos Control

    GTD-style goal and task organizer with an AI assistant

    • Chaos Control starts at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Chaos Control has a free plan. Amazing Marvin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a Linux app.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
    Chaos Control pricing and details

  5. Finale To Do

    Task manager and habit tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Finale To Do starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Finale To Do 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 Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Finale To Do pricing and details

  6. 2Do

    Task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription

    • 2Do starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • 2Do 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 Windows and Linux apps.
    2Do pricing and details

  7. Due

    Reminder app for Apple devices that nags until a task is done

    • Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, 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.
    Due pricing and details

  8. Everdo

    Offline-first GTD task manager sold as a one-time purchase

    • Everdo starts at $39.99 one-time for Pro on iOS only, or $99.99 one-time for all platforms. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Everdo has a free plan. Amazing Marvin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a web app.
    • Everdo is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Everdo pricing and details

  9. HamsterBase Tasks

    Open-source, local-first task manager with encrypted sync

    • HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro). Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • HamsterBase Tasks has a free plan. Amazing Marvin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
    • HamsterBase Tasks is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    HamsterBase Tasks pricing and details

  10. Brisqi

    Offline-first personal kanban app with one-time licenses

    • Brisqi starts at $29.99 one-time, for 1 desktop computer. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Brisqi 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.
    Brisqi pricing and details

  11. Tasks

    Task manager with custom workflows and boards for Apple devices

    • Tasks starts at $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Tasks 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 Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Tasks pricing and details

  12. Task Flow

    Task manager with list and board projects for Apple devices

    • Task Flow starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
    • Task Flow 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 Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Task Flow pricing and details

23 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to Amazing Marvin that you buy once?

Yes. OmniFocus, Things 3, LifeUp, Chaos Control, Finale To Do, 2Do, Due, Everdo and 27 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Amazing Marvin once instead of subscribing?

The Amazing Marvin listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these to-do list apps are free?

Chaos Control, Finale To Do, 2Do, Everdo, HamsterBase Tasks, Brisqi, Tasks, Task Flow and 16 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

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

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Amazing Marvin: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.