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Goalist alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Goalist alternative for most people is Todoist (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of to-do list apps. The best free one is TickTick (3.4 GPA).

Goalist compared with 5 alternatives: Todoist, TickTick, Things 3, Lunatask and Super Productivity.

Goalist has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5, price basis not stated. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
GoalistThis toolFree plan · from $5YesWeb
TodoistFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TickTickFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Things 3Free trial · from $9.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS
LunataskFree plan · from $6/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Super ProductivityFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Goalist

  1. Todoist

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

    • Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Todoist also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Todoist also covers templates, natural-language input, calendar and kanban boards.
    • Todoist does not cover goals, which Goalist does.

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

    Todoist vs GoalistTodoist pricing and details

  2. 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).
    • TickTick also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • TickTick also covers natural-language input, calendar, kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
    • TickTick does not cover goals, which Goalist does.

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

    TickTick vs GoalistTickTick pricing and details

  3. 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.
    • Things 3 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Goalist.
    • Things 3 also lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Things 3 lists no web app, which Goalist has.
    • Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who work only on Apple devices

    Things 3 vs GoalistThings 3 pricing and details

  4. Lunatask

    Encrypted to-do list with habits, mood tracking, journal and notes

    • Lunatask starts at $6 per month, paid annually; $8 paid monthly.
    • Lunatask also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Lunatask lists no web app, which Goalist has.
    • Lunatask is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Lunatask also covers notes, daily notes, time blocking, habit tracking and mood tracking.

    Suits: Keeping tasks, habits, mood and a journal in one private app

    Lunatask vs GoalistLunatask pricing and details

  5. Super Productivity

    Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer

    • Super Productivity is free.
    • Super Productivity also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Super Productivity is open source, according to its own site.
    • Super Productivity also covers kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    • Super Productivity does not cover goals, which Goalist does.

    Suits: Developers who plan their day from Jira, GitHub or GitLab issues

    Super Productivity vs GoalistSuper Productivity pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Goalist

  • It is a web app that can be added to a home screen; no native apps are listed.
  • Losing the 12-word code means losing access to the data, which the site says is kept on your device.
  • The page does not say whether the $5 is a one-time or a recurring charge.
  • Device sync and daily reminders are paid, and keyboard shortcuts are still in progress.
Goalist pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Goalist?

The alternatives to Goalist in this directory are Todoist, TickTick, Things 3, Lunatask and Super Productivity. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Goalist.

Is there a free alternative to Goalist?

Yes. Super Productivity is free to use. Todoist, TickTick and Lunatask have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Goalist alternatives work on Windows?

The Goalist listing does not include a Windows app. Todoist, TickTick, Lunatask and Super Productivity list one.

Which Goalist alternatives work on macOS?

The Goalist listing does not include a macOS app. Todoist, TickTick, Things 3, Lunatask and Super Productivity list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Goalist?

Super Productivity is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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