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beorg compared with 5 alternatives: TaskPaper, Todo.txt, Things 3, OmniFocus and GoodTask.

beorg has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
beorgThis toolFree plan · from $0.99YesiOS
TaskPaperFree trial · from $24.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
Todo.txtFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
Things 3Free trial · from $9.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS
OmniFocusFree trial · from $74.99 one-timeTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
GoodTaskFree trial · from $19.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS

How each one differs from beorg

  1. TaskPaper

    Plain-text to-do lists with an outliner, for Mac

    • TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase. beorg starts at $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium.
    • beorg has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TaskPaper lists a macOS app.
    • Only beorg lists an iOS app.
    • TaskPaper can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who want their to-do list in a plain text file they control

    TaskPaper vs beorgTaskPaper pricing and details

  2. Todo.txt

    Plain-text to-do list format with an open-source command-line tool

    • Todo.txt is free. beorg starts at $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only beorg lists an iOS app.
    • Todo.txt is open source, according to its own site.
    • beorg also covers notes and templates.

    Suits: People who want their task list in a file they fully control

    Todo.txt vs beorgTodo.txt pricing and details

  3. 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. beorg starts at $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium.
    • beorg has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Things 3 lists a macOS app.
    • Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Things 3 also covers Markdown, natural-language input and calendar.

    Suits: People who work only on Apple devices

    Things 3 vs beorgThings 3 pricing and details

  4. 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. beorg starts at $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium.
    • beorg has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
    • Only OmniFocus lists a macOS app.
    • OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People managing many projects on Apple devices

    OmniFocus vs beorgOmniFocus pricing and details

  5. 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. beorg starts at $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium.
    • beorg has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GoodTask lists a macOS app.
    • GoodTask can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • GoodTask also covers calendar and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who keep tasks in Apple Reminders and want more ways to view them

    GoodTask vs beorgGoodTask pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in beorg

  • It is offered for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch only. On a computer the files are edited in another Org mode editor such as Emacs, and the vendor points Android users to Orgzly.
  • Encryption, Box sync, saved searches, task timers, properties and UI themes are paid extensions, and the free version allows 2 task templates.
  • Premium is a subscription, $1.49 monthly or $9.99 annually on the US App Store; single extensions are separate in-app purchases.
beorg pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to beorg?

The alternatives to beorg in this directory are TaskPaper, Todo.txt, Things 3, OmniFocus and GoodTask. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with beorg.

Is there a free alternative to beorg?

Yes. Todo.txt is free to use.

Which beorg alternatives work on Windows?

The beorg listing does not include a Windows app. Todo.txt lists one.

Which beorg alternatives work on macOS?

The beorg listing does not include a macOS app. TaskPaper, Todo.txt, Things 3, OmniFocus and GoodTask list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to beorg?

Todo.txt is described as open source on its own site.

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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