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Habit Quest alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Habit Quest alternative for most people is Habitify (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of habit trackers. The best free one is Habitica (3.4 GPA).

Habit Quest compared with 5 alternatives: Habitica, Finch, Grit, Habitify and Streaks.

Habit Quest has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.00 per month. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Habit QuestThis toolFree plan · from $5.00/moYesWeb, Browser extension
HabiticaFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
FinchFree plan · from $5.99YesiOS, Android
GritFree plan · from $1.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
HabitifyFree plan · from $29.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
StreaksFrom $5.99 one-timeNomacOS, iOS

Price against what you get

Habit Quest starts at $5 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Habitica, Grit and Habitify.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessHabit QuestHabiticaGritHabitify

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How each one differs from Habit Quest

  1. Habitica

    Habit and task tracker that works like a role-playing game

    • Habitica starts at $4.99 per month, or $47.99 for 12 months (App Store prices).
    • Habitica also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Habitica lists no browser extension, which Habit Quest has.
    • Habitica is open source, according to its own site.
    • Habitica does not cover site & app blocker, Pomodoro timer and goals, which Habit Quest does.

    Suits: People motivated by game mechanics such as levels, gear and pets

    Habitica vs Habit QuestHabitica pricing and details

  2. Finch

    Self-care app that ties daily goals to a virtual pet bird

    • Finch starts at $5.99 (lowest Finch Plus in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Finch also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Finch lists no web app and browser extension, which Habit Quest has.
    • Finch also covers daily notes and mood tracking.
    • Finch does not cover tasks, site & app blocker and Pomodoro timer, which Habit Quest does.

    Suits: People who keep habits up more easily with a game-like reward

    Finch vs Habit QuestFinch pricing and details

  3. Grit

    Habit tracker for Apple devices with iCloud sync and statistics

    • Grit starts at $1.99 to $9.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • Grit also lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Grit lists no web app and browser extension, which Habit Quest has.
    • Grit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Grit does not cover tasks, site & app blocker and Pomodoro timer, which Habit Quest does.

    Suits: Apple users who want habits kept on their devices and in their own iCloud

    Grit vs Habit QuestGrit pricing and details

  4. Habitify

    Cross-platform habit tracker with health-data sync and an API

    • Habitify starts at $29.99 per year for Plus; Pro is $8.99 per month or $49.99 per year (App Store).
    • Habitify also lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Habitify lists no browser extension, which Habit Quest has.
    • Habitify does not cover tasks, site & app blocker and goals, which Habit Quest does.

    Suits: One habit tracker shared across iPhone, Android, Mac and the web

    Habitify vs Habit QuestHabitify pricing and details

  5. Streaks

    Habit tracker for Apple devices built around daily streaks

    • Streaks starts at $5.99 one-time purchase.
    • Streaks has no free plan, unlike Habit Quest.
    • Streaks also lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • Streaks lists no web app and browser extension, which Habit Quest has.
    • Streaks can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who want a simple habit tracker on Apple devices

    Streaks vs Habit QuestStreaks pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Habit Quest

  • Focus timers and website blocking run only in the Chrome extension on desktop; they do not run on phones.
  • The web dashboard works on any device, but there is no separate mobile app on the pages read.
  • Sign-in is with a Google account.
  • Historical charts and the daily quest pool need Premium.
Habit Quest pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Habit Quest?

The alternatives to Habit Quest in this directory are Habitica, Finch, Grit, Habitify and Streaks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Habit Quest.

Is there a free alternative to Habit Quest?

Yes. Habitica, Finch, Grit and Habitify have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Habit Quest alternatives work on macOS?

The Habit Quest listing does not include a macOS app. Grit, Habitify and Streaks list one.

Which Habit Quest alternatives work on Android?

The Habit Quest listing does not include an Android app. Habitica, Finch and Habitify list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Habit Quest?

Habitica 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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