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Focus Matrix alternatives
Focus Matrix compared with 6 alternatives: Eisenhower, 4.Do, Priority Matrix, TickTick, Things 3 and 1 more.
Focus Matrix has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus MatrixThis tool | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Eisenhower | Free plan · from $2.99 one-time | Yes | Web, iOS |
| 4.Do | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Priority Matrix | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TickTick | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Taska | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Focus Matrix
- Free plan · from $2.99 one-time
Eisenhower
Eisenhower Matrix to-do app for the web and iPhone
- Eisenhower starts at $2.99 one-time for the iPhone app; Premium $4.90 / month, billed yearly. Focus Matrix starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year.
- Only Eisenhower lists a web app.
- Only Focus Matrix lists a macOS app.
- Focus Matrix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Eisenhower also covers calendar, kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and goals.
Suits: People who sort tasks by urgency and importance
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
4.Do
Eisenhower Matrix task manager for Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac
- 4.Do starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store). Focus Matrix starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year.
- Only 4.Do lists an Android app.
- Focus Matrix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 4.Do also covers calendar.
- Focus Matrix also covers reports.
Suits: People who plan with the Eisenhower or Covey four quadrants
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Priority Matrix
Eisenhower-matrix task and project manager for teams
- Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Focus Matrix starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year.
- Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
- Only Priority Matrix lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Priority Matrix lists a browser extension.
- Focus Matrix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Teams that prioritize with the Eisenhower urgent-important method
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
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). Focus Matrix starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year.
- Only TickTick lists a web app.
- Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- Focus Matrix can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
- 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. Focus Matrix starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year.
- Focus Matrix has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown, natural-language input and calendar.
- Focus Matrix also covers reports.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Taska
Eisenhower Matrix to-do app with a focus timer and calendar log
- Taska starts at $2.99 per month. Focus Matrix starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year.
- Taska also covers calendar and Pomodoro timer.
- Focus Matrix also covers reports.
Suits: People who sort tasks by urgency and importance
Limits worth knowing in Focus Matrix
- Apple platforms only: it is offered on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on the Mac App Store, with no Android, Windows or web version listed.
- Cross-device sync, Calendar sync and the Be Focused integration all need the Pro upgrade.
- The Be Focused integration also needs the Pro version of Be Focused, which is sold separately.
- Editing several tasks at once and sharing task lists by email or messages are listed for the Mac version only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Focus Matrix?
The alternatives to Focus Matrix in this directory are Eisenhower, 4.Do, Priority Matrix, TickTick, Things 3 and Taska. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Focus Matrix.
Is there a free alternative to Focus Matrix?
Yes. Eisenhower, 4.Do, Priority Matrix, TickTick and Taska have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Focus Matrix alternatives work on Windows?
The Focus Matrix listing does not include a Windows app. Priority Matrix and TickTick list one.
Which Focus Matrix alternatives work on Linux?
The Focus Matrix listing does not include a Linux app. TickTick 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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