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Godspeed alternatives
Godspeed compared with 6 alternatives: Things 3, OmniFocus, Todoist, Checkvist, TaskPaper and 1 more.
Godspeed is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $48 per year ($4 / month), or $6 billed monthly. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GodspeedThis tool | Free trial · from $48/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| OmniFocus | Free trial · from $74.99 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Checkvist | Free plan · from $3.9/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| TaskPaper | Free trial · from $24.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Dona | Free | Free | Web |
How each one differs from Godspeed
- 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. Godspeed starts at $48 per year ($4 / month), or $6 billed monthly.
- Only Godspeed lists a web app.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Godspeed is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and calendar.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
- Free trial · from $74.99 one-time
OmniFocus
Project-based task manager for Apple devices, with a web companion
- OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription. Godspeed starts at $48 per year ($4 / month), or $6 billed monthly.
- OmniFocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- OmniFocus also covers calendar.
- Godspeed also covers natural-language input.
Suits: People managing many projects on Apple devices
- 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. Godspeed starts at $48 per year ($4 / month), or $6 billed monthly.
- Todoist has a free plan. Godspeed does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Todoist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- Godspeed is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free plan · from $3.9/mo
Checkvist
Keyboard-driven online outliner and task list
- Checkvist starts at $3.9 per person / month, with $39/year shown as the yearly price. Godspeed starts at $48 per year ($4 / month), or $6 billed monthly.
- Checkvist has a free plan. Godspeed does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Checkvist lists a browser extension.
- Only Godspeed lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Godspeed is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who would rather not take their hands off the keyboard
- Free trial · from $24.99 one-time
TaskPaper
Plain-text to-do lists with an outliner, for Mac
- TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase. Godspeed starts at $48 per year ($4 / month), or $6 billed monthly.
- Only Godspeed lists a web app.
- Only Godspeed lists an iOS app.
- TaskPaper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Godspeed is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want their to-do list in a plain text file they control
- Free
Dona
Back-to-basics web to-do list with customizable lists and themes
- Dona is free. Godspeed starts at $48 per year ($4 / month), or $6 billed monthly.
- Dona has a free plan. Godspeed does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Godspeed lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Godspeed is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Godspeed also covers natural-language input.
Suits: People who want a plain to-do list in the browser
Limits worth knowing in Godspeed
- There is no free plan: after the 2-week trial the pricing page offers only yearly or monthly subscriptions.
- Native apps exist only for macOS 12 or newer, iPhone and iPad. Other systems use the web app, where some hotkeys are taken by the browser.
- Data in shared lists is not end-to-end encrypted, so that every collaborator can read it.
- The Google Calendar integration is described on the vendor's site as a private beta.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Godspeed?
The alternatives to Godspeed in this directory are Things 3, OmniFocus, Todoist, Checkvist, TaskPaper and Dona. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Godspeed.
Is there a free alternative to Godspeed?
Yes. Dona is free to use. Todoist and Checkvist have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Godspeed alternatives work on Windows?
The Godspeed listing does not include a Windows app. Todoist lists one.
Which Godspeed alternatives work on Linux?
The Godspeed 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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