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Self-hosted alternatives to OmniFocus

The OmniFocus 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.

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. 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 OmniFocus

  1. HamsterBase Tasks

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

    • HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro). OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
    • HamsterBase Tasks has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HamsterBase Tasks lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • HamsterBase Tasks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    HamsterBase Tasks pricing and details

  2. 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). OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
    • Donetick has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Donetick lists an Android app.
    • Only OmniFocus lists a macOS app.
    Donetick pricing and details

  3. 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. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
    • TaskTrove has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OmniFocus lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • TaskTrove is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TaskTrove pricing and details

  4. 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). OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
    • Vikunja has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Vikunja lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only OmniFocus lists an iOS app.
    Vikunja pricing and details

  5. 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). OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
    • tududi has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OmniFocus lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • tududi is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    tududi pricing and details

  6. Tracks

    Free, self-hosted web app for Getting Things Done

    • Tracks is free. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
    • Tracks has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OmniFocus lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Tracks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tracks pricing and details

  7. myTinyTodo

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

    • myTinyTodo is free. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
    • myTinyTodo has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OmniFocus lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • myTinyTodo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    myTinyTodo pricing and details

  8. Tasks.md

    Self-hosted kanban board that stores cards as Markdown files

    • Tasks.md is free. OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription.
    • Tasks.md has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OmniFocus lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Tasks.md is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tasks.md pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to OmniFocus?

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

Can OmniFocus be self-hosted?

The OmniFocus listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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 OmniFocus: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.