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Alternatives to Priority Matrix with a one-time purchase

The Priority Matrix listing shows no one-time purchase. 35 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Priority Matrix has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). 24 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Priority Matrix

  1. Focus Matrix

    Eisenhower matrix task manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Focus Matrix starts at $2.99 per month, or $17.99 per year. Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a browser extension.
  2. Taska

    Eisenhower Matrix to-do app with a focus timer and calendar log

    • Taska starts at $2.99 per month. Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a browser extension.
  3. 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. Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a Windows app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a browser extension.
  4. Due

    Reminder app for Apple devices that nags until a task is done

    • Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately. Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Priority Matrix has a free plan. Due does not.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists Windows and Android apps.
  5. 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. Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Priority Matrix has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists Windows and Android apps.
  6. Everdo

    Offline-first GTD task manager sold as a one-time purchase

    • Everdo starts at $39.99 one-time for Pro on iOS only, or $99.99 one-time for all platforms. Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only Everdo lists a Linux app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
    • Everdo is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  7. LifeUp

    Gamified to-do list and habit tracker for Android

    • LifeUp starts at $4.99 one-time purchase on Google Play. Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Priority Matrix has a free plan. LifeUp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
  8. HamsterBase Tasks

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

    • HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro). Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only HamsterBase Tasks lists a Linux app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a browser extension.
    • HamsterBase Tasks is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  9. Brisqi

    Offline-first personal kanban app with one-time licenses

    • Brisqi starts at $29.99 one-time, for 1 desktop computer. Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only Brisqi lists a Linux app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a browser extension.
  10. Tasks

    Task manager with custom workflows and boards for Apple devices

    • Tasks starts at $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a browser extension.
  11. Doneit

    Kanban task manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

    • Doneit starts at $3.99 per month, or $14.99 per year. Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a browser extension.
  12. NoteCircle

    Weekly to-do planner with routines and checklists for iOS

    • NoteCircle starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Priority Matrix starts at $12 per user / month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a web app.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Priority Matrix lists a browser extension.

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Priority Matrix that you buy once?

Yes. Focus Matrix, Taska, 2Do, Due, GoodTask, Everdo, LifeUp, HamsterBase Tasks and 27 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Priority Matrix once instead of subscribing?

The Priority Matrix listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these to-do list apps are free?

Focus Matrix, Taska, 2Do, Everdo, HamsterBase Tasks, Brisqi, Tasks, Doneit and 16 more are free or have a free plan.

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