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Checkvist alternatives
Checkvist compared with 7 alternatives: Workflowy, Dynalist, TaskPaper, Todoist, MyLifeOrganized and 2 more.
Checkvist has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.9 per person / month, with $39/year shown as the yearly price. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CheckvistThis tool | Free plan · from $3.9/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Workflowy | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Dynalist | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TaskPaper | Free trial · from $24.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| MyLifeOrganized | Free plan · from $29.99 | Yes | Windows, iOS, Android |
| Checkli | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Godspeed | Free trial · from $48/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Checkvist
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Workflowy
Outliner that keeps notes, to-dos and plans in one nested list
- Workflowy starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). Checkvist starts at $3.9 per person / month, with $39/year shown as the yearly price.
- Only Workflowy lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Workflowy also covers notes and kanban boards.
- Checkvist also covers Markdown and web clipper.
Suits: People who think in outlines and nested lists
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Dynalist
Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks
- Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). Checkvist starts at $3.9 per person / month, with $39/year shown as the yearly price.
- Only Dynalist lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Dynalist also covers notes.
Suits: People who think in outlines and nested bullet lists
- Free trial · from $24.99 one-time
TaskPaper
Plain-text to-do lists with an outliner, for Mac
- TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase. Checkvist starts at $3.9 per person / month, with $39/year shown as the yearly price.
- Checkvist has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TaskPaper lists a macOS app.
- Only Checkvist lists a web app.
- Only Checkvist lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who want their to-do list in a plain text file they control
- 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. Checkvist starts at $3.9 per person / month, with $39/year shown as the yearly price.
- Only Todoist lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Todoist also covers templates, natural-language input, calendar and kanban boards.
- Checkvist also covers Markdown, linked notes and web clipper.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free plan · from $29.99
MyLifeOrganized
Outline-based task manager that builds a next-actions list
- MyLifeOrganized starts at $29.99 in-app purchase for Pro on iOS; the Windows app is sold separately. Checkvist starts at $3.9 per person / month, with $39/year shown as the yearly price.
- Only MyLifeOrganized lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Checkvist lists a web app.
- Only Checkvist lists a browser extension.
- MyLifeOrganized also covers templates, calendar and goals.
Suits: People who plan in deep outlines of projects and subtasks
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Checkli
Web checklist maker for recurring processes and shared runs
- Checkli starts at $29 per month. Checkvist starts at $3.9 per person / month, with $39/year shown as the yearly price.
- Only Checkvist lists a browser extension.
- Checkli also covers templates.
- Checkvist also covers Markdown, linked notes and web clipper.
Suits: Schools, clinics, restaurants and crews that repeat the same routine
- Free trial · from $48/yr
Godspeed
Keyboard-driven to-do manager for Mac, iOS and the web
- Godspeed starts at $48 per year ($4 / month), or $6 billed monthly. Checkvist starts at $3.9 per person / month, with $39/year shown as the yearly price.
- Checkvist has a free plan. Godspeed does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Godspeed lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Checkvist lists a browser extension.
- Godspeed is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want to manage tasks without touching the mouse
Limits worth knowing in Checkvist
- There are no native desktop or mobile apps. Phones use an offline-capable progressive web app at m.checkvist.com.
- Repeating tasks, task assignment, Google Calendar sync, due reminders and file storage all need PRO.
- Subscriptions are quarterly or yearly. The pricing page shows $3.9 a month and $39 a year without saying which billing the monthly figure applies to.
- The PRO team plan, with user management and group access rights, is marked as coming soon.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Checkvist?
The alternatives to Checkvist in this directory are Workflowy, Dynalist, TaskPaper, Todoist, MyLifeOrganized, Checkli and Godspeed. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Checkvist.
Is there a free alternative to Checkvist?
Yes. Workflowy, Dynalist, Todoist, MyLifeOrganized and Checkli have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Checkvist alternatives work on Windows?
The Checkvist listing does not include a Windows app. Workflowy, Dynalist, Todoist and MyLifeOrganized list one.
Which Checkvist alternatives work on macOS?
The Checkvist listing does not include a macOS app. Workflowy, Dynalist, TaskPaper, Todoist and Godspeed list 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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