Alternatives · Habit Trackers
HabitLab alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best HabitLab 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).
HabitLab compared with 4 alternatives: Habitica, Streaks, Habitify and Beeminder.
HabitLab is free to use. 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
Price against what you get
HabitLab has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Habitica, Habitify and Beeminder score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from HabitLab
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 a web app and an iOS app.
- Habitica lists no browser extension, which HabitLab has.
- Habitica also covers tasks.
- Habitica does not cover site & app blocker and time tracking, which HabitLab does.
Suits: People motivated by game mechanics such as levels, gear and pets
Streaks
Habit tracker for Apple devices built around daily streaks
- Streaks starts at $5.99 one-time purchase.
- Streaks has no free plan, unlike HabitLab.
- Streaks also lists iOS and macOS apps.
- Streaks lists no Android app and browser extension, which HabitLab has.
- Streaks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want a simple habit tracker on Apple devices
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 a web app and macOS and iOS apps.
- Habitify lists no browser extension, which HabitLab has.
- Habitify also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Habitify does not cover site & app blocker and time tracking, which HabitLab does.
Suits: One habit tracker shared across iPhone, Android, Mac and the web
Beeminder
Goal tracker that charges you money when you fall behind
- Beeminder starts at $8 per month for Infinibee, billed monthly (14% off when paid yearly).
- Beeminder also lists a web app and an iOS app.
- Beeminder lists no browser extension, which HabitLab has.
- Beeminder also covers goals.
- Beeminder does not cover site & app blocker and time tracking, which HabitLab does.
Suits: People who are motivated by having real money at stake
Limits worth knowing in HabitLab
- The site's main download is for Chrome; other browsers are not mentioned on the home page.
- Some anonymized data is sent to Stanford for research purposes, according to the site.
- It targets browsing time and is not a daily habit checklist.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to HabitLab?
The alternatives to HabitLab in this directory are Habitica, Streaks, Habitify and Beeminder. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HabitLab.
Is there a free alternative to HabitLab?
Yes. Habitica, Habitify and Beeminder have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which HabitLab alternatives work on macOS?
The HabitLab listing does not include a macOS app. Streaks and Habitify list one.
Which HabitLab alternatives work on iOS?
The HabitLab listing does not include an iOS app. Habitica, Streaks, Habitify and Beeminder list one.
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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