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Kan Do alternatives
Kan Do compared with 5 alternatives: Kanri, Brisqi, Doneit, Task Flow and Things 3.
Kan Do is a paid product, starting at $2.99 one-time purchase. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kan DoThis tool | From $2.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| Kanri | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Brisqi | Free plan · from $29.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Doneit | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Task Flow | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Kan Do
- Free
Kanri
Offline kanban board app for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Kanri is free. Kan Do starts at $2.99 one-time purchase.
- Kanri has a free plan. Kan Do does not.
- Only Kanri lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Kan Do lists an iOS app.
- Kanri is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Personal kanban boards kept on one computer
- Free plan · from $29.99 one-time
Brisqi
Offline-first personal kanban app with one-time licenses
- Brisqi starts at $29.99 one-time, for 1 desktop computer. Kan Do starts at $2.99 one-time purchase.
- Brisqi has a free plan. Kan Do does not.
- Only Brisqi lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Brisqi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Brisqi also covers Markdown.
Suits: Personal kanban boards kept on a desktop computer
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Doneit
Kanban task manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Doneit starts at $3.99 per month, or $14.99 per year. Kan Do starts at $2.99 one-time purchase.
- Doneit has a free plan. Kan Do does not.
- Doneit also covers Gantt & timelines.
- Kan Do also covers calendar.
Suits: Apple users who plan personal projects on a kanban board
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
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. Kan Do starts at $2.99 one-time purchase.
- Task Flow has a free plan. Kan Do does not.
- Task Flow also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
- Kan Do also covers calendar.
Suits: People whose tasks belong to more than one project at once
- 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. Kan Do starts at $2.99 one-time purchase.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and natural-language input.
- Kan Do also covers kanban boards.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
Limits worth knowing in Kan Do
- Apple platforms only: the FAQ says there is no web or Windows version.
- Boards cannot be shared with another person; sync runs only between one user's devices under a single Apple Account.
- It is a paid download with no free version or trial.
- Kan Do does not write tasks to the Calendar app, and Apple Reminders is the only app it imports from directly.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kan Do?
The alternatives to Kan Do in this directory are Kanri, Brisqi, Doneit, Task Flow and Things 3. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kan Do.
Is there a free alternative to Kan Do?
Yes. Kanri is free to use. Brisqi, Doneit and Task Flow have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Kan Do alternatives work on Windows?
The Kan Do listing does not include a Windows app. Kanri and Brisqi list one.
Which Kan Do alternatives work on Linux?
The Kan Do listing does not include a Linux app. Kanri and Brisqi list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Kan Do?
Kanri is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 9, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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