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dstask alternatives

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

dstask 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
dstaskThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
TaskwarriorFreeFreemacOS, Linux
Todo.txtFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
topydoFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
DooitFreeFreeWindows, Linux
CfaitFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Android

How each one differs from dstask

  1. Taskwarrior

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

    • Taskwarrior is free. dstask is free.
    • Only dstask lists a Windows app.
    • dstask also covers Markdown.

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

    Taskwarrior vs dstaskTaskwarrior pricing and details

  2. Todo.txt

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

    • Todo.txt is free. dstask is free.
    • dstask also covers Markdown.

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

    Todo.txt vs dstaskTodo.txt pricing and details

  3. topydo

    Console todo.txt manager with dependencies and recurring tasks

    • topydo is free. dstask is free.
    • dstask also covers Markdown.

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

    topydo vs dstasktopydo pricing and details

  4. Dooit

    Terminal to-do manager configured with a Python file

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

    Suits: People who manage their tasks from a terminal

    Dooit vs dstaskDooit pricing and details

  5. Cfait

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

    • Cfait is free. dstask is free.
    • Only Cfait lists an Android app.
    • Cfait also covers daily notes and time tracking.
    • dstask also covers Markdown.

    Suits: Keyboard-driven users who work in a terminal

    Cfait vs dstaskCfait pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in dstask

  • Personal use only: the README lists collaboration as a non-feature.
  • There is no GUI, web or mobile app in dstask itself; the FAQ points to a separate, early-stage community web GUI.
  • Editing the same task on two machines without syncing can produce a git merge conflict that has to be resolved by hand.
  • Tasks are not encrypted: the FAQ says encryption is not a design goal. Contexts are not synchronised between machines.
dstask pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to dstask?

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

Is there a free alternative to dstask?

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

Which dstask alternatives work on Android?

The dstask 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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