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Self-hosted alternatives to Apple Reminders

The Apple Reminders listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 8 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

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

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

How each one differs from Apple Reminders

  1. 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.
    Vikunja pricing and details

  2. tududi

    Open-source task and life organizer to self-host or use hosted

    • tududi starts at €5 per person / month, or €50 per person / year (tududi Cloud). Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • tududi is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • tududi also covers habit tracking.
    tududi pricing and details

  3. TaskTrove

    Self-hosted task manager with list, kanban and calendar views

    • TaskTrove starts at $129 one-time (Pro) or $4 per user / month (Hosted); both waitlist-only. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • TaskTrove is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TaskTrove also covers calendar.
    TaskTrove pricing and details

  4. Donetick

    Open-source task and chore manager for households and groups

    • Donetick starts at $4.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Donetick Plus, US App Store). Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Donetick lists an Android app.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists a macOS app.
    • Donetick is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Donetick pricing and details

  5. Tasks.md

    Self-hosted kanban board that stores cards as Markdown files

    • Tasks.md is free. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Tasks.md is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tasks.md also covers Markdown.
    Tasks.md pricing and details

  6. Tracks

    Free, self-hosted web app for Getting Things Done

    • Tracks is free. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Tracks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
    Tracks pricing and details

  7. myTinyTodo

    Small open-source to-do list script for your own web server

    • myTinyTodo is free. Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • myTinyTodo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • myTinyTodo also covers Markdown.
    myTinyTodo pricing and details

  8. HamsterBase Tasks

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

    • HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro). Apple Reminders is free.
    • Only HamsterBase Tasks lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • HamsterBase Tasks is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HamsterBase Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    HamsterBase Tasks pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Apple Reminders?

Yes. Vikunja, tududi, TaskTrove, Donetick, Tasks.md, Tracks, myTinyTodo and HamsterBase Tasks can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Apple Reminders be self-hosted?

The Apple Reminders listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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.