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Chaos Control alternatives
Chaos Control compared with 5 alternatives: Nirvana, Everdo, OmniFocus, Todoist and FacileThings.
Chaos Control has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaos ControlThis tool | Free plan · from $29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Nirvana | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Everdo | Free plan · from $39.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| OmniFocus | Free trial · from $74.99 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| FacileThings | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Chaos Control
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Nirvana
To-do list app built around the Getting Things Done method
- Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year). Chaos Control starts at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly.
- Chaos Control can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Chaos Control also covers time tracking and habit tracking.
Suits: People who follow Getting Things Done and want its lists ready-made
- Free plan · from $39.99 one-time
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. Chaos Control starts at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly.
- Only Everdo lists a Linux app.
- Only Everdo lists a browser extension.
- Only Chaos Control lists a web app.
- Everdo is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: GTD followers who want projects, contexts and next actions built in
- Free trial · from $74.99 one-time
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. Chaos Control starts at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly.
- Chaos Control has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Chaos Control lists Windows and Android apps.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- OmniFocus also covers calendar.
Suits: People managing many projects on Apple devices
- 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. Chaos Control starts at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly.
- Only Todoist lists a Linux app.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- Chaos Control can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Todoist also covers templates, natural-language input, calendar and kanban boards.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free trial · from $7/mo
FacileThings
Web-based personal organizer that walks you through GTD
- FacileThings starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($84). Chaos Control starts at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly.
- Chaos Control has a free plan. FacileThings does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Chaos Control lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Chaos Control can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FacileThings also covers calendar and goals.
Suits: People adopting GTD who want the app to guide each step
Limits worth knowing in Chaos Control
- The Time Tracker, cloud storage beyond 100 MB and the AI assistant are limited to the PRO plans, with weekly caps on AI requests.
- The site does not publish the free version's task and project limits.
- Some in-app prices on the US App Store are higher than on the website: PRO 10 GB yearly is $49.99 there against $39.
- Team workspaces are licensed separately, and file storage and AI for team workspaces are marked as coming soon.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Chaos Control?
The alternatives to Chaos Control in this directory are Nirvana, Everdo, OmniFocus, Todoist and FacileThings. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Chaos Control.
Is there a free alternative to Chaos Control?
Yes. Nirvana, Everdo and Todoist have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Chaos Control alternatives work on Linux?
The Chaos Control listing does not include a Linux app. Everdo and Todoist list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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