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Due alternatives
Due compared with 12 alternatives: Apple Reminders, GoodTask, Things 3, 2Do, Todoist and 7 more.
Due is a paid product, starting at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately. 8 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DueThis tool | From $7.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| Apple Reminders | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| GoodTask | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| 2Do | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Aida Reminder | Free plan · from $2.99 one-time | Yes | iOS |
| BZ Reminder | Free plan · from $4.49 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| COL Reminder | Free plan · from $0.99 | Yes | Android |
| Finale To Do | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Memento | From $5.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| Nudge | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Orderly | From $1.99 one-time | No | iOS |
How each one differs from Due
- Free
Apple Reminders
Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Apple Reminders is free. Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- Apple Reminders has a free plan. Due does not.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Due can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates and kanban boards.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
GoodTask
Task manager built on top of Apple Reminders and Calendar
- GoodTask starts at $19.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; the Mac app is $39.99, sold separately. Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- GoodTask also covers templates, calendar and kanban boards.
- Due also covers natural-language input and menu bar app.
Suits: People who keep tasks in Apple Reminders and want more ways to view them
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
Things 3
Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase
- Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately. Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and calendar.
- Due also covers menu bar app.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
2Do
Task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription
- 2Do starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately. Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- 2Do has a free plan. Due does not.
- Only 2Do lists an Android app.
- 2Do also covers Markdown and calendar.
- Due also covers menu bar app.
Suits: People who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
- 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. Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- Todoist has a free plan. Due does not.
- Only Todoist lists a web app.
- Only Todoist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free plan · from $2.99 one-time
Aida Reminder
Recurring reminders and alarms with voice or music for iPhone
- Aida Reminder starts at $2.99 one-time purchase. Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- Aida Reminder has a free plan. Due does not.
- Only Due lists a macOS app.
- Aida Reminder also covers calendar.
- Due also covers natural-language input and menu bar app.
Suits: Reminders that repeat on unusual schedules
- Free plan · from $4.49
BZ Reminder
Reminder and to-do list app for Android and iPhone
- BZ Reminder starts at $4.49 for BZ Reminder PRO on the US App Store (billing basis not shown). Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- BZ Reminder has a free plan. Due does not.
- Only BZ Reminder lists an Android app.
- Only Due lists a macOS app.
- Due can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Android users who want to set a reminder in a few taps
- Free plan · from $0.99
COL Reminder
Reminder app for Android with call, parking and location alerts
- COL Reminder starts at $0.99 to $19.99 per item, in-app purchases on Google Play (basis not shown). Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- COL Reminder has a free plan. Due does not.
- Only COL Reminder lists an Android app.
- Only Due lists iOS and macOS apps.
- Due also covers natural-language input and menu bar app.
Suits: Android users who want timed alerts, not a task manager
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Finale To Do
Task manager and habit tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Finale To Do starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- Finale To Do has a free plan. Due does not.
- Finale To Do also covers notes, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
- Due also covers menu bar app.
Suits: Tracking tasks and habits in one app on Apple devices
- From $5.99 one-time
Memento
Alternative interface for Apple Reminders lists and alerts
- Memento starts at $5.99 one-time purchase. Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- Due also covers natural-language input and menu bar app.
Suits: Apple Reminders users who want a different interface
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Nudge
Recurring daily reminder alarms for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Nudge starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (US App Store). Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- Nudge has a free plan. Due does not.
- Due can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Nudge also covers habit tracking.
- Due also covers natural-language input and menu bar app.
Suits: Chores and routines that repeat by weekday and never reach a calendar
- From $1.99 one-time
Orderly
Visual to-do lists for iPhone and iPad with location reminders
- Orderly starts at $1.99 one-time purchase. Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately.
- Only Due lists a macOS app.
- Due also covers natural-language input and menu bar app.
Suits: iPhone and iPad users who like lists laid out visually
Limits worth knowing in Due
- Apple devices only: Due is sold for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac.
- Due for macOS ($14.99) and Due for iOS ($7.99) are separate purchases.
- Features released more than a year after purchase need the optional Upgrade Pass: $4.99 a year on iOS, $9.99 on Mac.
- The Apple Watch app is a companion that requires the paired iPhone to work.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Due?
The alternatives to Due in this directory are Apple Reminders, GoodTask, Things 3, 2Do, Todoist, Aida Reminder, BZ Reminder, COL Reminder, Finale To Do, Memento, Nudge and Orderly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Due.
Is there a free alternative to Due?
Yes. Apple Reminders is free to use. 2Do, Todoist, Aida Reminder, BZ Reminder, COL Reminder, Finale To Do and Nudge have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Due alternatives work on Windows?
The Due listing does not include a Windows app. Todoist lists one.
Which Due alternatives work on Linux?
The Due listing does not include a Linux app. Todoist lists 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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