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Dooit alternatives

Dooit compared with 5 alternatives: Taskwarrior, Todo.txt, topydo, dstask and Cfait.

Dooit is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DooitThis toolFreeFreeWindows, Linux
TaskwarriorFreeFreemacOS, Linux
Todo.txtFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
topydoFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
dstaskFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
CfaitFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Android

How each one differs from Dooit

  1. Taskwarrior

    Free, open-source to-do list manager for the command line

    • Taskwarrior is free. Dooit is free.
    • Only Taskwarrior lists a macOS app.
    • Only Dooit lists a Windows app.

    Suits: People who work in a terminal and want to manage tasks by typing

    Taskwarrior vs DooitTaskwarrior pricing and details

  2. Todo.txt

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

    • Todo.txt is free. Dooit is free.
    • Only Todo.txt lists a macOS app.

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

    Todo.txt vs DooitTodo.txt pricing and details

  3. topydo

    Console todo.txt manager with dependencies and recurring tasks

    • topydo is free. Dooit is free.
    • Only topydo lists a macOS app.

    Suits: People who keep tasks in a todo.txt file and work in a terminal

    topydo vs Dooittopydo pricing and details

  4. dstask

    Terminal task tracker with git sync and a markdown note per task

    • dstask is free. Dooit is free.
    • Only dstask lists a macOS app.
    • dstask also covers Markdown.

    Suits: People who work in a terminal and are comfortable with git

    dstask vs Dooitdstask pricing and details

  5. Cfait

    Offline-first CalDAV task manager for terminal, desktop and Android

    • Cfait is free. Dooit is free.
    • Only Cfait lists macOS and Android apps.
    • Cfait also covers daily notes and time tracking.

    Suits: Keyboard-driven users who work in a terminal

    Cfait vs DooitCfait pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Dooit

  • It runs in a terminal only; there is no graphical, web or mobile app.
  • Customizing it means writing a Python config file.
  • The documentation has no section on syncing tasks between devices.
  • The docs list install methods (PyPI, Arch Linux, NixOS, Conda) rather than supported operating systems; the changelog includes fixes for Windows but does not mention macOS.
Dooit pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Dooit?

The alternatives to Dooit in this directory are Taskwarrior, Todo.txt, topydo, dstask and Cfait. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dooit.

Is there a free alternative to Dooit?

Yes. Taskwarrior, Todo.txt, topydo, dstask and Cfait are free to use.

Which Dooit alternatives work on macOS?

The Dooit listing does not include a macOS app. Taskwarrior, Todo.txt, topydo, dstask and Cfait list one.

Which Dooit alternatives work on Android?

The Dooit listing does not include an Android app. Cfait lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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