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NoteCircle alternatives
NoteCircle compared with 6 alternatives: TeuxDeux, todo mate, TickTick, Any.do, Things 3 and 1 more.
NoteCircle has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NoteCircleThis tool | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| TeuxDeux | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| todo mate | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| TickTick | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Any.do | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Tappsk | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | iOS |
How each one differs from NoteCircle
- Free plan · from $3/mo
TeuxDeux
Minimal day-by-day to-do list modeled on a sheet of paper
- TeuxDeux starts at $3 per month, billed annually. NoteCircle starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only TeuxDeux lists a web app.
- Only TeuxDeux lists an Android app.
- Only NoteCircle lists a macOS app.
- NoteCircle can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want a to-do list that works like a paper planner
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
todo mate
To-do list with routines, a focus timer, a diary and a friend feed
- todo mate starts at $1.99 per month, or $7.49 per year (US App Store). NoteCircle starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only todo mate lists a web app.
- Only todo mate lists an Android app.
- NoteCircle can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- todo mate also covers daily notes and time tracking.
Suits: People who want tasks, routines and a diary in one app
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
TickTick
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in
- TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month). NoteCircle starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only TickTick lists a web app.
- Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- NoteCircle can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Any.do
To-do list and calendar app with separate family and team plans
- Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly). NoteCircle starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only Any.do lists a web app.
- Only Any.do lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
- NoteCircle can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Personal to-do lists kept in sync between phone, desktop and web
- 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. NoteCircle starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- NoteCircle has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and natural-language input.
- NoteCircle also covers habit tracking, goals and reports.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Tappsk
To-do list, habit tracker and reminders on one screen for iOS
- Tappsk starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. NoteCircle starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
- Only NoteCircle lists a macOS app.
- NoteCircle also covers goals and reports.
Suits: Tracking tasks and habits in one iPhone app
Limits worth knowing in NoteCircle
- Neither the vendor's site nor the App Store listing says which features need Premium.
- There is no web version; on a Mac it runs as the iPhone and iPad app, which the FAQ says needs macOS 11 or newer.
- The vendor's page says Android users get limited features for now, and it links only the iOS download.
- The listing states that refunds are not available for the unused part of a billed subscription period.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to NoteCircle?
The alternatives to NoteCircle in this directory are TeuxDeux, todo mate, TickTick, Any.do, Things 3 and Tappsk. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with NoteCircle.
Is there a free alternative to NoteCircle?
Yes. TeuxDeux, todo mate, TickTick, Any.do and Tappsk have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which NoteCircle alternatives work on Windows?
The NoteCircle listing does not include a Windows app. TickTick and Any.do list one.
Which NoteCircle alternatives work on Linux?
The NoteCircle listing does not include a Linux app. TickTick lists one.
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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