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Alternatives to Nirvana with a one-time purchase

The Nirvana listing shows no one-time purchase. 35 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Nirvana has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year). 24 of them are free or have a free plan.

35 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Nirvana

  1. 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. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Everdo lists a Linux app.
    • Only Everdo lists a browser extension.
    • Only Nirvana lists a web app.
    Everdo vs NirvanaEverdo pricing and details

  2. 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. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Nirvana has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nirvana lists Windows and Android apps.
    • OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    OmniFocus vs NirvanaOmniFocus pricing and details

  3. 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. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Nirvana has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nirvana lists a web app.
    • Only Nirvana lists Windows and Android apps.
    Things 3 vs NirvanaThings 3 pricing and details

  4. Chaos Control

    GTD-style goal and task organizer with an AI assistant

    • Chaos Control starts at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Chaos Control can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Chaos Control also covers time tracking and habit tracking.
    Chaos Control vs NirvanaChaos Control pricing and details

  5. 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. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Nirvana has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nirvana lists a web app.
    • Only Nirvana lists Windows and Android apps.
    GoodTask pricing and details

  6. 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. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Nirvana lists a web app.
    • Only Nirvana lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Task Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Task Flow pricing and details

  7. Doneit

    Kanban task manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

    • Doneit starts at $3.99 per month, or $14.99 per year. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Nirvana lists a web app.
    • Only Nirvana lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Doneit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Doneit pricing and details

  8. My Tasks

    Offline-first tasks, notes, lists and calendar for phones

    • My Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Nirvana lists a web app.
    • Only Nirvana lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • My Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    My Tasks pricing and details

  9. 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. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Nirvana lists a web app.
    • Only Nirvana lists a Windows app.
    • 2Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    2Do pricing and details

  10. 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. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Nirvana has a free plan. Due does not.
    • Only Nirvana lists a web app.
    • Only Nirvana lists Windows and Android apps.
    Due pricing and details

  11. TaskPaper

    Plain-text to-do lists with an outliner, for Mac

    • TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Nirvana has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nirvana lists a web app.
    • Only Nirvana lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    TaskPaper pricing and details

  12. LifeUp

    Gamified to-do list and habit tracker for Android

    • LifeUp starts at $4.99 one-time purchase on Google Play. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Nirvana has a free plan. LifeUp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nirvana lists a web app.
    • Only Nirvana lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    LifeUp pricing and details

23 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to Nirvana that you buy once?

Yes. Everdo, OmniFocus, Things 3, Chaos Control, GoodTask, Task Flow, Doneit, My Tasks and 27 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Nirvana once instead of subscribing?

The Nirvana listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these to-do list apps are free?

Everdo, Chaos Control, Task Flow, Doneit, My Tasks, 2Do, Do!, WaterDo and 16 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Nirvana: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.