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Self-hosted alternatives to Nirvana

The Nirvana listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 8 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

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

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

How each one differs from Nirvana

  1. tududi

    Open-source task and life organizer to self-host or use hosted

    • tududi starts at €5 per person / month, or €50 per person / year (tududi Cloud). Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Nirvana lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • tududi is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • tududi also covers natural-language input and habit tracking.
    tududi pricing and details

  2. Vikunja

    Open-source task manager to self-host or use as a paid cloud

    • Vikunja starts at €4 per month, or €40 billed yearly (Vikunja Cloud Personal). Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Vikunja lists a Linux app.
    • Only Nirvana lists an iOS app.
    • Vikunja is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Vikunja pricing and details

  3. Donetick

    Open-source task and chore manager for households and groups

    • Donetick starts at $4.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Donetick Plus, US App Store). Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Nirvana lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Donetick is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Donetick also covers natural-language input, calendar and time tracking.
    Donetick pricing and details

  4. Tracks

    Free, self-hosted web app for Getting Things Done

    • Tracks is free. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Nirvana lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Tracks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tracks pricing and details

  5. myTinyTodo

    Small open-source to-do list script for your own web server

    • myTinyTodo is free. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Nirvana lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • myTinyTodo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • myTinyTodo also covers Markdown.
    myTinyTodo pricing and details

  6. TaskTrove

    Self-hosted task manager with list, kanban and calendar views

    • TaskTrove starts at $129 one-time (Pro) or $4 per user / month (Hosted); both waitlist-only. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Nirvana lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • TaskTrove is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • TaskTrove also covers natural-language input, calendar and kanban boards.
    TaskTrove pricing and details

  7. HamsterBase Tasks

    Open-source, local-first task manager with encrypted sync

    • HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro). Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only HamsterBase Tasks lists a Linux app.
    • HamsterBase Tasks is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HamsterBase Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    HamsterBase Tasks pricing and details

  8. Tasks.md

    Self-hosted kanban board that stores cards as Markdown files

    • Tasks.md is free. Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year).
    • Only Nirvana lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Tasks.md is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tasks.md also covers Markdown and kanban boards.
    Tasks.md pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Nirvana?

Yes. tududi, Vikunja, Donetick, Tracks, myTinyTodo, TaskTrove, HamsterBase Tasks and Tasks.md can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Nirvana be self-hosted?

The Nirvana listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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.