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Alternatives to Google Tasks with a one-time purchase

The Google Tasks listing shows no one-time purchase. 35 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Google Tasks has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). 24 of them are free or have a free plan.

35 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Google Tasks

  1. My Tasks

    Offline-first tasks, notes, lists and calendar for phones

    • My Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
    • My Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • My Tasks also covers notes.
    My Tasks vs Google TasksMy Tasks pricing and details

  2. Reminders: Todo List & Notes

    Private to-do list and reminders app with a calendar view

    • Reminders: Todo List & Notes starts at $1.99 per month. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Reminders: Todo List & Notes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Reminders: Todo List & Notes also covers notes.
    • Google Tasks also covers time blocking.
    Reminders: Todo List & Notes vs Google TasksReminders: Todo List & Notes pricing and details

  3. 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. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Tasks has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GoodTask lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
    GoodTask pricing and details

  4. Yata

    GTD task manager and calendar planner for Apple devices

    • Yata starts at $2.00 per month. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Yata lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
    • Only Google Tasks lists an Android app.
    Yata pricing and details

  5. 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. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Tasks has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Things 3 lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
    Things 3 pricing and details

  6. 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. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Tasks has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OmniFocus lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Tasks lists an Android app.
    OmniFocus pricing and details

  7. 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. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only 2Do lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
    • 2Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    2Do pricing and details

  8. Chaos Control

    GTD-style goal and task organizer with an AI assistant

    • Chaos Control starts at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Chaos Control lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Chaos Control can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Chaos Control also covers time tracking and habit tracking.
    Chaos Control pricing and details

  9. LifeUp

    Gamified to-do list and habit tracker for Android

    • LifeUp starts at $4.99 one-time purchase on Google Play. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Google Tasks has a free plan. LifeUp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
    • Only Google Tasks lists an iOS app.
    LifeUp pricing and details

  10. WaterDo

    Gamified to-do list where tasks become water balls to pop

    • WaterDo starts at $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store). Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
    • WaterDo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • WaterDo also covers notes.
    WaterDo pricing and details

  11. Task Flow

    Task manager with list and board projects for Apple devices

    • Task Flow starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Task Flow lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
    • Only Google Tasks lists an Android app.
    Task Flow pricing and details

  12. Doneit

    Kanban task manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

    • Doneit starts at $3.99 per month, or $14.99 per year. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
    • Only Doneit lists a macOS app.
    • Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
    • Only Google Tasks lists an Android app.
    Doneit pricing and details

23 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

All 35 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Google Tasks that you buy once?

Yes. My Tasks, Reminders: Todo List & Notes, GoodTask, Yata, Things 3, OmniFocus, 2Do, Chaos Control and 27 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Google Tasks once instead of subscribing?

The Google Tasks listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these to-do list apps are free?

My Tasks, Reminders: Todo List & Notes, Yata, 2Do, Chaos Control, WaterDo, Task Flow, Doneit and 16 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Google Tasks: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.