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Apple Reminders alternatives with a Linux app

The Apple Reminders listing does not include a Linux app. 27 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory list a Linux app.

Apple Reminders is free to use. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Apple Reminders

  1. 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.
  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). Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    • TickTick also covers calendar, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
  3. Vikunja

    Open-source task manager to self-host or use as a paid cloud

    • Vikunja starts at €4 per month, or €40 billed yearly (Vikunja Cloud Personal). Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Vikunja lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists an iOS app.
    • Vikunja is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  4. Planify

    Free, open-source task manager for the Linux desktop

    • Planify is free. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Planify lists a Linux app.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists iOS and macOS apps.
  5. SingularityApp

    Planner with tasks, calendar, habits and a Pomodoro timer

    • SingularityApp starts at $3.33 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly). Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only SingularityApp lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • SingularityApp also covers notes, calendar, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
    • Apple Reminders also covers templates and natural-language input.
  6. Mindwtr

    Free, open-source GTD task manager for desktop and mobile

    • Mindwtr is free. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Mindwtr lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
    • Mindwtr is open source, according to its own site.
  7. Remember The Milk

    Long-running to-do app with one-line task entry and saved searches

    • Remember The Milk starts at $49.99 per year. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Remember The Milk lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Apple Reminders also covers templates and kanban boards.
  8. Super Productivity

    Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer

    • Super Productivity is free. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Super Productivity lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Super Productivity is open source, according to its own site.
    • Super Productivity also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
  9. sleek

    Free, open-source todo.txt manager for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • sleek is free. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only sleek lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists an iOS app.
  10. Kanri

    Offline kanban board app for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Kanri is free. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Kanri lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists an iOS app.
  11. Brisqi

    Offline-first personal kanban app with one-time licenses

    • Brisqi starts at $29.99 one-time, for 1 desktop computer. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Brisqi lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
    • Brisqi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  12. Amazing Marvin

    Customizable task manager with 100+ features you switch on as needed

    • Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Apple Reminders has a free plan. Amazing Marvin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.

Common questions

Which Apple Reminders alternatives have a Linux app?

Todoist, TickTick, Vikunja, Planify, SingularityApp, Mindwtr, Remember The Milk, Super Productivity and 19 more list a Linux app.

Does Apple Reminders have a Linux app?

The Apple Reminders listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS and iOS.

Which of these to-do list apps are free?

Todoist, TickTick, Vikunja, Planify, SingularityApp, Mindwtr, Remember The Milk, Super Productivity and 17 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 Apple Reminders: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.