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Orgzly alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Orgzly alternative is Tasks.org (3.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Orgzly compared with 5 alternatives: beorg, Tasks.org, Taskwarrior, Todo.txt and jtx Board.

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

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
OrgzlyThis toolFreeFreeAndroid
beorgFree plan · from $0.99YesiOS
Tasks.orgFree plan · from $0.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, Android
TaskwarriorFreeFreemacOS, Linux
Todo.txtFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
jtx BoardFree plan · from $0.99YesAndroid

Price against what you get

Orgzly has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

beorg and Tasks.org score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessOrgzlybeorgTasks.orgTodo.txt

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of to-do list apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Orgzly

  1. 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.
    • beorg also lists an iOS app.
    • beorg lists no Android app, which Orgzly has.
    • beorg also covers templates.

    Suits: Emacs Org mode users who want their files on iPhone and iPad

    beorg vs Orgzlybeorg 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).
    • Tasks.org also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Tasks.org does not cover notes, which Orgzly does.

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

    Tasks.org vs OrgzlyTasks.org pricing and details

  3. Taskwarrior

    Free, open-source to-do list manager for the command line

    • Taskwarrior is free.
    • Taskwarrior also lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Taskwarrior lists no Android app, which Orgzly has.
    • Taskwarrior does not cover notes, which Orgzly does.

    Suits: People who work in a terminal and want to manage tasks by typing

    Taskwarrior vs OrgzlyTaskwarrior pricing and details

  4. Todo.txt

    Plain-text to-do list format with an open-source command-line tool

    • Todo.txt is free.
    • Todo.txt also lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Todo.txt lists no Android app, which Orgzly has.
    • Todo.txt does not cover notes, which Orgzly does.

    Suits: People who want their task list in a file they fully control

    Todo.txt vs OrgzlyTodo.txt pricing and details

  5. 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).
    • jtx Board also covers daily notes.

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

    jtx Board vs Orgzlyjtx Board pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Orgzly

  • Android only: the FAQ answers "Not yet" on an iOS version, and no web or desktop app is listed.
  • Sync is manual, and the docs say deleting a remote notebook is not yet detected.
  • Dropbox sync is available only in the Google Play version, not the F-Droid build.
  • Conflicts between local and remote notebooks cannot be merged inside the app.
Orgzly pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Orgzly?

The alternatives to Orgzly in this directory are beorg, Tasks.org, Taskwarrior, Todo.txt and jtx Board. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Orgzly.

Is there a free alternative to Orgzly?

Yes. Taskwarrior and Todo.txt are free to use. beorg, Tasks.org and jtx Board have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Orgzly alternatives work on Windows?

The Orgzly listing does not include a Windows app. Tasks.org and Todo.txt list one.

Which Orgzly alternatives work on macOS?

The Orgzly listing does not include a macOS app. Tasks.org, Taskwarrior and Todo.txt list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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