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Alternatives to Nozbe with a one-time purchase

The Nozbe listing shows no one-time purchase. 37 of the 133 other to-do list apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Nozbe has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

37 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Nozbe

  1. Pagico

    Desktop planner that keeps tasks, notes, files and contacts together

    • Pagico starts at $65 one-time per user, including a first year of Personal Premium. Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Nozbe has a free plan. Pagico does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Pagico lists a Linux app.
    • Only Pagico lists a browser extension.
  2. 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. Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Nozbe has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nozbe lists a web app.
    • Only Nozbe lists Windows and Android apps.
  3. 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. Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Chaos Control can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Chaos Control also covers habit tracking.
    • Nozbe also covers templates, calendar and team chat.
  4. Tasks

    Task manager with custom workflows and boards for Apple devices

    • Tasks starts at $9.99 per month, or $39.99 per year. Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Only Nozbe lists a web app.
    • Only Nozbe lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  5. My Tasks

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

    • My Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Only Nozbe lists a web app.
    • Only Nozbe lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • My Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  6. 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. Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Nozbe has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nozbe lists a web app.
    • Only Nozbe lists Windows and Android apps.
  7. 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. Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Nozbe has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nozbe lists Windows and Android apps.
    • OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  8. 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. Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Only Nozbe lists a web app.
    • Only Nozbe lists a Windows app.
    • 2Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  9. LifeUp

    Gamified to-do list and habit tracker for Android

    • LifeUp starts at $4.99 one-time purchase on Google Play. Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Nozbe has a free plan. LifeUp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nozbe lists a web app.
    • Only Nozbe lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
  10. WaterDo

    Gamified to-do list where tasks become water balls to pop

    • WaterDo starts at $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store). Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Only Nozbe lists a web app.
    • Only Nozbe lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • WaterDo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  11. 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. Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Only Nozbe lists a web app.
    • Only Nozbe lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Task Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  12. Doneit

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

    • Doneit starts at $3.99 per month, or $14.99 per year. Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
    • Only Nozbe lists a web app.
    • Only Nozbe lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Doneit can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Nozbe that you buy once?

Yes. Pagico, GoodTask, Chaos Control, Tasks, My Tasks, Things 3, OmniFocus, 2Do and 29 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Nozbe once instead of subscribing?

The Nozbe listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 2, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these to-do list apps are free?

Chaos Control, Tasks, My Tasks, 2Do, WaterDo, Task Flow, Doneit, NoteCircle and 17 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 Nov 12, 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 Nozbe: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.