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OpenTodoList alternatives

OpenTodoList compared with 5 alternatives: Super Productivity, Tasks.org, jtx Board, Vikunja and Planify.

OpenTodoList is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
OpenTodoListThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Super ProductivityFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Tasks.orgFree plan · from $0.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, Android
jtx BoardFree plan · from $0.99YesAndroid
VikunjaFree plan · from €4/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
PlanifyFreeFreeLinux

How each one differs from OpenTodoList

  1. Super Productivity

    Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer

    • Super Productivity is free. OpenTodoList is free.
    • Only Super Productivity lists a web app.
    • Super Productivity also covers kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    • OpenTodoList also covers notes.

    Suits: Developers who plan their day from Jira, GitHub or GitLab issues

    Super Productivity vs OpenTodoListSuper Productivity pricing and details

  2. Tasks.org

    Open-source Android to-do list with CalDAV and Google Tasks sync

    • Tasks.org starts at $0.99 per year (name-your-price subscription). OpenTodoList is free.
    • Only OpenTodoList lists an iOS app.
    • OpenTodoList also covers notes.

    Suits: Android users who want a task list that works with no account

    Tasks.org vs OpenTodoListTasks.org pricing and details

  3. jtx Board

    Android app for journals, notes and tasks with CalDAV sync

    • jtx Board starts at $0.99 to $3.49 per item, in-app purchase on Google Play (basis not shown). OpenTodoList is free.
    • Only OpenTodoList lists iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows apps.
    • jtx Board also covers daily notes.

    Suits: Android users who sync tasks with their own CalDAV server

    jtx Board vs OpenTodoListjtx Board 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). OpenTodoList is free.
    • Only Vikunja lists a web app.
    • Only OpenTodoList lists an iOS app.
    • Vikunja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Vikunja also covers natural-language input, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.

    Suits: People who want their task data on a server they control

    Vikunja vs OpenTodoListVikunja pricing and details

  5. Planify

    Free, open-source task manager for the Linux desktop

    • Planify is free. OpenTodoList is free.
    • Only OpenTodoList lists Android, iOS, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Planify also covers Markdown, natural-language input and kanban boards.
    • OpenTodoList also covers notes.

    Suits: Linux users who want a native GTK task manager

    Planify vs OpenTodoListPlanify pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in OpenTodoList

  • There is no hosted sync service: using a library on several devices needs a Nextcloud, ownCloud, WebDAV or Dropbox account, or an outside sync tool.
  • No web version is listed; it runs as an installed app on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows.
  • The AI integration currently covers recipe import only, and an online provider needs the user's own API key, which may carry separate costs.
OpenTodoList pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to OpenTodoList?

The alternatives to OpenTodoList in this directory are Super Productivity, Tasks.org, jtx Board, Vikunja and Planify. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with OpenTodoList.

Is there a free alternative to OpenTodoList?

Yes. Super Productivity and Planify are free to use. Tasks.org, jtx Board and Vikunja have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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