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Planify alternatives
Planify compared with 7 alternatives: Errands, Super Productivity, Todoist, Tasks.org, Vikunja and 2 more.
Planify is free to use. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlanifyThis tool | Free | Free | Linux |
| Errands | Free | Free | Linux |
| Super Productivity | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Tasks.org | Free plan · from $0.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Vikunja | Free plan · from €4/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| OpenTodoList | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zanshin | Free | Free | Linux |
How each one differs from Planify
- Free
Errands
Simple open-source to-do app for the GNOME desktop on Linux
- Errands is free. Planify is free.
- Planify also covers Markdown, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: GNOME users who want a small, native task list
- Free
Super Productivity
Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer
- Super Productivity is free. Planify is free.
- Only Super Productivity lists a web app.
- Only Super Productivity lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Super Productivity also covers Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
- Planify also covers Markdown and natural-language input.
Suits: Developers who plan their day from Jira, GitHub or GitLab issues
- 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. Planify is free.
- Only Todoist lists a web app.
- Only Todoist lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- Planify is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free plan · from $0.99/yr
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). Planify is free.
- Only Tasks.org lists Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- Planify also covers Markdown, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: Android users who want a task list that works with no account
- Free plan · from €4/mo
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). Planify is free.
- Only Vikunja lists a web app.
- Only Vikunja lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Vikunja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Vikunja also covers Gantt & timelines.
Suits: People who want their task data on a server they control
- Free
OpenTodoList
Open-source to-do list and notes app that stores plain files
- OpenTodoList is free. Planify is free.
- Only OpenTodoList lists Android, iOS, macOS and Windows apps.
- OpenTodoList also covers notes.
- Planify also covers Markdown, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: People who want tasks and notes kept as files they control
- Free
Zanshin
KDE desktop task manager built around Getting Things Done
- Zanshin is free. Planify is free.
- Planify also covers Markdown, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: KDE Plasma users who follow Getting Things Done
Limits worth knowing in Planify
- Linux only: it is distributed on Flathub or built from source, with no Windows, macOS, web or mobile version.
- It has no sync service of its own, so reaching tasks on a phone means using the Todoist or Nextcloud apps.
- Planify is not created by, affiliated with or supported by Doist, the company behind Todoist.
- Development is funded by donations; the site lists Patreon, PayPal, Liberapay and Ko-fi.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Planify?
The alternatives to Planify in this directory are Errands, Super Productivity, Todoist, Tasks.org, Vikunja, OpenTodoList and Zanshin. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Planify.
Is there a free alternative to Planify?
Yes. Errands, Super Productivity, OpenTodoList and Zanshin are free to use. Todoist, Tasks.org and Vikunja have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Planify alternatives work on Windows?
The Planify listing does not include a Windows app. Super Productivity, Todoist, Tasks.org, Vikunja and OpenTodoList list one.
Which Planify alternatives work on macOS?
The Planify listing does not include a macOS app. Super Productivity, Todoist, Tasks.org, Vikunja and OpenTodoList 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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