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Mindwtr alternatives
Mindwtr compared with 7 alternatives: Everdo, Nirvana, Super Productivity, OmniFocus, Todoist and 2 more.
Mindwtr is free to use. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MindwtrThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Everdo | Free plan · from $39.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Nirvana | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Super Productivity | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| OmniFocus | Free trial · from $74.99 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| HamsterBase Tasks | Free plan · from $20/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Tracks | Free | Free | Web |
How each one differs from Mindwtr
- Free plan · from $39.99 one-time
Everdo
Offline-first GTD task manager sold as a one-time purchase
- Everdo starts at $39.99 one-time for Pro on iOS only, or $99.99 one-time for all platforms. Mindwtr is free.
- Only Everdo lists a browser extension.
- Everdo is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Everdo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Mindwtr is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: GTD followers who want projects, contexts and next actions built in
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Nirvana
To-do list app built around the Getting Things Done method
- Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year). Mindwtr is free.
- Only Nirvana lists a web app.
- Only Mindwtr lists a Linux app.
- Mindwtr is open source, according to its own site.
- Mindwtr also covers natural-language input, kanban boards and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who follow Getting Things Done and want its lists ready-made
- Free
Super Productivity
Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer
- Super Productivity is free. Mindwtr is free.
- Only Super Productivity lists a web app.
- Super Productivity also covers time tracking.
- Mindwtr also covers natural-language input.
Suits: Developers who plan their day from Jira, GitHub or GitLab issues
- Free trial · from $74.99 one-time
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. Mindwtr is free.
- Mindwtr has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- Only Mindwtr lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People managing many projects on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Todoist
Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry
- Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. Mindwtr is free.
- Only Todoist lists a web app.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- Mindwtr is open source, according to its own site.
- Todoist also covers templates and calendar.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free plan · from $20/yr
HamsterBase Tasks
Open-source, local-first task manager with encrypted sync
- HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro). Mindwtr is free.
- Only HamsterBase Tasks lists a web app.
- HamsterBase Tasks is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- HamsterBase Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Mindwtr also covers natural-language input, kanban boards and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who plan in areas and projects and want little else
- Free
Tracks
Free, self-hosted web app for Getting Things Done
- Tracks is free. Mindwtr is free.
- Only Tracks lists a web app.
- Only Mindwtr lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Tracks is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Mindwtr also covers natural-language input, kanban boards and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: GTD practitioners who want contexts, projects and a tickler
Limits worth knowing in Mindwtr
- It is built for one person: the site says it is not designed for shared workspaces, task assignments or team discussion.
- There is no hosted web app. The browser version (PWA) has to be self-hosted, stores data in localStorage and lacks some desktop features.
- The maker runs no sync service of its own, so syncing depends on iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV, a shared folder or a server you host.
- It is maintained by one developer and funded by donations through Ko-fi and GitHub Sponsors.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mindwtr?
The alternatives to Mindwtr in this directory are Everdo, Nirvana, Super Productivity, OmniFocus, Todoist, HamsterBase Tasks and Tracks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mindwtr.
Is there a free alternative to Mindwtr?
Yes. Super Productivity and Tracks are free to use. Everdo, Nirvana, Todoist and HamsterBase Tasks have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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