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OmniFocus alternatives
OmniFocus compared with 12 alternatives: Things 3, Todoist, TickTick, Amazing Marvin, 2Do and 7 more.
OmniFocus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription. 7 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OmniFocusThis tool | Free trial · from $74.99 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TickTick | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Amazing Marvin | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 2Do | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| AgenToDo | Free plan · from $8.99/mo | Yes | macOS |
| beorg | Free plan · from $0.99 | Yes | iOS |
| Chaos Control | Free plan · from $29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Everdo | Free plan · from $39.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| FacileThings | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Firetask | Free trial · from $24.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Godspeed | Free trial · from $48/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from OmniFocus
- 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. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and natural-language input.
Suits: People who work only 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. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- Todoist has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Todoist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- 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). OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- TickTick has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
- Free trial · from $8/mo
Amazing Marvin
Customizable task manager with 100+ features you switch on as needed
- Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- Only Amazing Marvin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- OmniFocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want to shape a task manager around their own workflow
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
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. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- 2Do has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only 2Do lists an Android app.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
- Free plan · from $8.99/mo
AgenToDo
GTD task manager for Mac with an AI command bar
- AgenToDo starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88), for Setapp's Mac plan. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- AgenToDo has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- Only OmniFocus lists an iOS app.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Mac users who follow Getting Things Done and want a guided weekly review
- Free plan · from $0.99
beorg
Plain-text task manager for iPhone and iPad using Org mode files
- beorg starts at $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- beorg has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- Only OmniFocus lists a macOS app.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Emacs Org mode users who want their files on iPhone and iPad
- Free plan · from $29/yr
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. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- Chaos Control has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Chaos Control lists Windows and Android apps.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Chaos Control also covers time tracking and habit tracking.
Suits: People who organize work with GTD-style projects and contexts
- 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. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- Everdo has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Everdo lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Everdo lists a browser extension.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
Suits: GTD followers who want projects, contexts and next actions built in
- Free trial · from $7/mo
FacileThings
Web-based personal organizer that walks you through GTD
- FacileThings starts at $7 per month, billed yearly ($84). OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- Only FacileThings lists an Android app.
- Only OmniFocus lists a macOS app.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- OmniFocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People adopting GTD who want the app to guide each step
- Free trial · from $24.99/yr
Firetask
GTD task manager with kanban boards for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Firetask starts at $24.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store). OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- OmniFocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Firetask also covers templates, kanban boards and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who follow GTD on iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Free trial · from $48/yr
Godspeed
Keyboard-driven to-do manager for Mac, iOS and the web
- Godspeed starts at $48 per year ($4 / month), or $6 billed monthly. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
- OmniFocus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Godspeed also covers natural-language input.
- OmniFocus also covers calendar.
Suits: People who want to manage tasks without touching the mouse
Limits worth knowing in OmniFocus
- Native apps are for Apple devices only. Web access comes with the subscription or costs $4.99 a month on top of a license.
- Custom perspectives, Focus mode and automation are Pro features and are not in the $74.99 Standard license.
- There is no free plan; after the 14-day trial the app falls back to a viewer mode.
- Education discounts do not apply to subscriptions or to purchases made through the App Store.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to OmniFocus?
The alternatives to OmniFocus in this directory are Things 3, Todoist, TickTick, Amazing Marvin, 2Do, AgenToDo, beorg, Chaos Control, Everdo, FacileThings, Firetask and Godspeed. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with OmniFocus.
Is there a free alternative to OmniFocus?
Yes. Todoist, TickTick, 2Do, AgenToDo, beorg, Chaos Control and Everdo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which OmniFocus alternatives work on Windows?
The OmniFocus listing does not include a Windows app. Todoist, TickTick, Amazing Marvin, Chaos Control and Everdo list one.
Which OmniFocus alternatives work on Linux?
The OmniFocus listing does not include a Linux app. Todoist, TickTick, Amazing Marvin and Everdo list 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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