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Apple Reminders alternatives
Apple Reminders compared with 12 alternatives: Things 3, Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, Todoist, GoodTask and 7 more.
Apple Reminders is free to use. 8 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple RemindersThis tool | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Google Tasks | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft To Do | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| GoodTask | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Actions | Free trial · from $19.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| AgenToDo | Free plan · from $8.99/mo | Yes | macOS |
| Aida Reminder | Free plan · from $2.99 one-time | Yes | iOS |
| CheckYourList | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | iOS |
| Do.List | Free | Free | iOS |
| Due | From $7.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| Lists To do | Free plan · from $1.99 | Yes | iOS |
How each one differs from Apple Reminders
- 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. Apple Reminders is free.
- Apple Reminders has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Apple Reminders 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 $7/mo
Google Tasks
Google's to-do list, built into Gmail, Calendar, Chat and Docs
- Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Google Tasks lists an Android app.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a macOS app.
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking and calendar.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: People who already work in Gmail and Google Calendar
- Free
Microsoft To Do
Free to-do list from Microsoft that syncs with Outlook tasks
- Microsoft To Do is free. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows and Android apps.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: People who already use Outlook or Microsoft 365
- 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. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Todoist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- Todoist also covers calendar.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
GoodTask
Task manager built on top of Apple Reminders and Calendar
- GoodTask starts at $19.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; the Mac app is $39.99, sold separately. Apple Reminders is free.
- Apple Reminders has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- GoodTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- GoodTask also covers calendar.
Suits: People who keep tasks in Apple Reminders and want more ways to view them
- Free trial · from $19.99/yr
Actions
Card-based to-do list for Apple devices and the web
- Actions starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store). Apple Reminders is free.
- Apple Reminders has a free plan. Actions does not, though it has a free trial.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates and kanban boards.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want a card-based to-do list
- Free plan · from $8.99/mo
AgenToDo
GTD task manager for Mac with an AI command bar
- AgenToDo starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88), for Setapp's Mac plan. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Only Apple Reminders lists an iOS app.
- AgenToDo also covers time blocking and calendar.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates and kanban boards.
Suits: Mac users who follow Getting Things Done and want a guided weekly review
- Free plan · from $2.99 one-time
Aida Reminder
Recurring reminders and alarms with voice or music for iPhone
- Aida Reminder starts at $2.99 one-time purchase. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a macOS app.
- Aida Reminder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Aida Reminder also covers calendar.
Suits: Reminders that repeat on unusual schedules
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
CheckYourList
Reusable checklists for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- CheckYourList starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a macOS app.
- CheckYourList can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: Routines repeated often, such as packing, gym bags and mornings
- Free
Do.List
Free iPhone to-do app built on Today, Tomorrow and Later lists
- Do.List is free. Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a macOS app.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: People who prioritize by day instead of setting due dates
- From $7.99 one-time
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. Apple Reminders is free.
- Apple Reminders has a free plan. Due does not.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Due can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Due also covers menu bar app.
Suits: People who dismiss a notification and then forget the task
- Free plan · from $1.99
Lists To do
Free checklist and to-do list app for iPhone and iPad
- Lists To do starts at $1.99 for the Theme Colors and Stickers Pack (US App Store in-app purchase). Apple Reminders is free.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a macOS app.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: Shopping lists, packing lists and simple checklists on an iPhone
Limits worth knowing in Apple Reminders
- Apps are listed only for Apple devices; on anything else, reminders are reached in a web browser at iCloud.com.
- On iCloud.com a reminder's title, notes, day or location alert and flag can be edited; Apple directs you to the app for other details.
- Sync and shared lists depend on iCloud, and collaborators need to use iCloud as well.
- Apple notes that certain features are available only in select languages and regions.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Apple Reminders?
The alternatives to Apple Reminders in this directory are Things 3, Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, Todoist, GoodTask, Actions, AgenToDo, Aida Reminder, CheckYourList, Do.List, Due and Lists To do. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Apple Reminders.
Is there a free alternative to Apple Reminders?
Yes. Microsoft To Do and Do.List are free to use. Google Tasks, Todoist, AgenToDo, Aida Reminder, CheckYourList and Lists To do have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Apple Reminders alternatives work on Windows?
The Apple Reminders listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft To Do and Todoist list one.
Which Apple Reminders alternatives work on Linux?
The Apple Reminders listing does not include a Linux app. Todoist lists one.
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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