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Memento alternatives
Memento compared with 7 alternatives: GoodTask, Apple Reminders, Due, Things 3, 2Do and 2 more.
Memento is a paid product, starting at $5.99 one-time purchase. 3 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MementoThis tool | From $5.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| GoodTask | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Apple Reminders | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Due | From $7.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| 2Do | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Reminders MenuBar | Free | Free | macOS |
| Unforgetful | Free trial · from $19.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Memento
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
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. Memento starts at $5.99 one-time purchase.
- GoodTask also covers templates, calendar and kanban boards.
Suits: People who keep tasks in Apple Reminders and want more ways to view them
- Free
Apple Reminders
Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Apple Reminders is free. Memento starts at $5.99 one-time purchase.
- Apple Reminders has a free plan. Memento does not.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Memento can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- From $7.99 one-time
Due
Reminder app for Apple devices that nags until a task is done
- Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately. Memento starts at $5.99 one-time purchase.
- Due also covers natural-language input and menu bar app.
Suits: People who dismiss a notification and then forget the task
- 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. Memento starts at $5.99 one-time purchase.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown, natural-language input and calendar.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
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. Memento starts at $5.99 one-time purchase.
- 2Do has a free plan. Memento does not.
- Only 2Do lists an Android app.
- 2Do also covers Markdown, natural-language input and calendar.
Suits: People who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
- Free
Reminders MenuBar
Open-source macOS menu bar app for Apple Reminders
- Reminders MenuBar is free. Memento starts at $5.99 one-time purchase.
- Reminders MenuBar has a free plan. Memento does not.
- Only Memento lists an iOS app.
- Reminders MenuBar is open source, according to its own site.
- Memento can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who keep their tasks in Apple Reminders
- Free trial · from $19.99/yr
Unforgetful
Persistent to-do reminders built on Apple Reminders data
- Unforgetful starts at $19.99 per year. Memento starts at $5.99 one-time purchase.
- Memento can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who dismiss a notification and then forget the task
Limits worth knowing in Memento
- Apple platforms only: the listing covers iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision and Apple Watch.
- It is a paid download at $5.99 with no free version or trial.
- Lists are identified by their titles, so the support page warns that two lists with the same name can cause reminders to be reordered.
- The support page says iOS limits background updates, so the app relies on Background App Refresh to notice new reminders.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Memento?
The alternatives to Memento in this directory are GoodTask, Apple Reminders, Due, Things 3, 2Do, Reminders MenuBar and Unforgetful. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Memento.
Is there a free alternative to Memento?
Yes. Apple Reminders and Reminders MenuBar are free to use. 2Do has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Memento alternatives work on Android?
The Memento listing does not include an Android app. 2Do lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Memento?
Reminders MenuBar 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 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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