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Priorities alternatives

Priorities compared with 5 alternatives: 2Do, Things 3, Clear, GoodTask and Apple Reminders.

Priorities is a paid product, starting at $4.99 one-time purchase. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PrioritiesThis toolFrom $4.99 one-timeNoWeb, iOS
2DoFree plan · from $9.99 one-timeYesmacOS, iOS, Android
Things 3Free trial · from $9.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS
ClearFree plan · from $3.99YesWeb, iOS, Android
GoodTaskFree trial · from $19.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS
Apple RemindersFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS

How each one differs from Priorities

  1. 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. Priorities starts at $4.99 one-time purchase.
    • 2Do has a free plan. Priorities does not.
    • Only 2Do lists macOS and Android apps.
    • Only Priorities lists a web app.
    • 2Do also covers Markdown, natural-language input and calendar.

    Suits: People who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription

    2Do vs Priorities2Do pricing and details

  2. 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. Priorities starts at $4.99 one-time purchase.
    • Only Things 3 lists a macOS app.
    • Only Priorities lists a web app.
    • Things 3 also covers Markdown, natural-language input and calendar.
    • Priorities also covers templates.

    Suits: People who work only on Apple devices

    Things 3 vs PrioritiesThings 3 pricing and details

  3. Clear

    Gesture-driven list app with no buttons, free on iPhone and Android

    • Clear starts at $3.99 for Clear Pro (billing period not shown on the App Store listing). Priorities starts at $4.99 one-time purchase.
    • Clear has a free plan. Priorities does not.
    • Only Clear lists an Android app.
    • Priorities can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who want a list app with as little interface as possible

    Clear vs PrioritiesClear pricing and details

  4. GoodTask

    Task manager built on top of Apple Reminders and Calendar

    • GoodTask starts at $19.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; the Mac app is $39.99, sold separately. Priorities starts at $4.99 one-time purchase.
    • Only GoodTask lists a macOS app.
    • Only Priorities lists a web app.
    • GoodTask also covers calendar and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who keep tasks in Apple Reminders and want more ways to view them

    GoodTask vs PrioritiesGoodTask pricing and details

  5. Apple Reminders

    Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

    • Apple Reminders is free. Priorities starts at $4.99 one-time purchase.
    • Apple Reminders has a free plan. Priorities does not.
    • Only Apple Reminders lists a macOS app.
    • Priorities can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Apple Reminders also covers natural-language input and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who use only Apple devices

    Apple Reminders vs PrioritiesApple Reminders pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Priorities

  • No Android, Windows or native Mac app: the App Store lists iPhone and iPad, and marks the Mac option as the iPad app, not verified for macOS.
  • There is no free version or trial; the app is a $4.99 purchase.
  • Priorities Online needs a Priorities Cloud sync account, which the support page says is created inside the iOS app.
  • The support page marks creating tasks by email as deprecated, with an end date of 12/31/2020.
Priorities pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Priorities?

The alternatives to Priorities in this directory are 2Do, Things 3, Clear, GoodTask and Apple Reminders. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Priorities.

Is there a free alternative to Priorities?

Yes. Apple Reminders is free to use. 2Do and Clear have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Priorities alternatives work on macOS?

The Priorities listing does not include a macOS app. 2Do, Things 3, GoodTask and Apple Reminders list one.

Which Priorities alternatives work on Android?

The Priorities listing does not include an Android app. 2Do and Clear list one.

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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