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Dona alternatives

Dona compared with 5 alternatives: Todoist, Superlist, TeuxDeux, Godspeed and TickTick.

Dona is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DonaThis toolFreeFreeWeb
TodoistFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SuperlistFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
TeuxDeuxFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
GodspeedFree trial · from $48/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
TickTickFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Dona

  1. Todoist

    Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry

    • Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. Dona is free.
    • Only Todoist lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
    • Todoist also covers templates, natural-language input, calendar and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own

  2. Superlist

    To-do lists that hold tasks and notes together, with AI meeting notes

    • Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly. Dona is free.
    • Only Superlist lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Superlist also covers meeting notes, transcription and notes.

    Suits: People who keep notes and tasks in the same place

  3. TeuxDeux

    Minimal day-by-day to-do list modeled on a sheet of paper

    • TeuxDeux starts at $3 per month, billed annually. Dona is free.
    • Only TeuxDeux lists iOS and Android apps.
    • TeuxDeux also covers Markdown and natural-language input.

    Suits: People who want a to-do list that works like a paper planner

  4. Godspeed

    Keyboard-driven to-do manager for Mac, iOS and the web

    • Godspeed starts at $48 per year ($4 / month), or $6 billed monthly. Dona is free.
    • Dona has a free plan. Godspeed does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Godspeed lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Godspeed is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Godspeed also covers natural-language input.

    Suits: People who want to manage tasks without touching the mouse

  5. 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). Dona is free.
    • Only TickTick lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    • TickTick also covers natural-language input, calendar, kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.

    Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app

Limits worth knowing in Dona

  • The site links only to the web app at app.dona.ai and lists no desktop or mobile apps.
  • There is no pricing page: the site says only Try for free and Sign up for free, so any limits or future paid plans are undocumented.
  • The marketing site is a homepage and an about page with a footer dated 2023, and has no help center, changelog or feature documentation.
  • The site and the web app's interface text mention no reminders, recurring tasks or sharing with other people.
Dona pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Dona?

The alternatives to Dona in this directory are Todoist, Superlist, TeuxDeux, Godspeed and TickTick. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dona.

Is there a free alternative to Dona?

Yes. Todoist, Superlist, TeuxDeux and TickTick have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Dona alternatives work on Windows?

The Dona listing does not include a Windows app. Todoist and TickTick list one.

Which Dona alternatives work on macOS?

The Dona listing does not include a macOS app. Todoist, Superlist, Godspeed and TickTick 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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