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sleek compared with 6 alternatives: Todo.txt, TaskPaper, topydo, Taskwarrior, Super Productivity and 1 more.

sleek is free to use. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
sleekThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
Todo.txtFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
TaskPaperFree trial · from $24.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
topydoFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
TaskwarriorFreeFreemacOS, Linux
Super ProductivityFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
KomoDoFreeFreeLinux

How each one differs from sleek

  1. Todo.txt

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

    • Todo.txt is free. sleek is free.
    • sleek also covers Markdown and natural-language input.

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

    Todo.txt vs sleekTodo.txt pricing and details

  2. TaskPaper

    Plain-text to-do lists with an outliner, for Mac

    • TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase. sleek is free.
    • sleek has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only sleek lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • TaskPaper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • sleek is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want their to-do list in a plain text file they control

    TaskPaper vs sleekTaskPaper pricing and details

  3. topydo

    Console todo.txt manager with dependencies and recurring tasks

    • topydo is free. sleek is free.
    • sleek also covers Markdown and natural-language input.

    Suits: People who keep tasks in a todo.txt file and work in a terminal

    topydo vs sleektopydo pricing and details

  4. Taskwarrior

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

    • Taskwarrior is free. sleek is free.
    • Only sleek lists a Windows app.
    • sleek also covers Markdown and natural-language input.

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

    Taskwarrior vs sleekTaskwarrior pricing and details

  5. Super Productivity

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

    • Super Productivity is free. sleek is free.
    • Only Super Productivity lists a web app.
    • Only Super Productivity lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Super Productivity also covers kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
    • sleek also covers Markdown and natural-language input.

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

    Super Productivity vs sleekSuper Productivity pricing and details

  6. KomoDo

    KDE to-do manager for Linux that works on todo.txt files

    • KomoDo is free. sleek is free.
    • Only sleek lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • sleek also covers Markdown and natural-language input.

    Suits: Linux and KDE Plasma users who keep tasks in todo.txt

    KomoDo vs sleekKomoDo pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in sleek

  • Desktop only: sleek is offered for Windows, macOS and Linux, with no mobile or web version.
  • Tasks live in todo.txt files, and the README and wiki describe no built-in sync service, so sharing a file between devices is left to other tools.
  • The Flatpak build runs in a sandbox and needs extra file permissions before it can reopen a todo.txt file after a restart.
  • The README says the backlog is growing while capacity is limited, and asks for contributors and sponsors.
sleek pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to sleek?

The alternatives to sleek in this directory are Todo.txt, TaskPaper, topydo, Taskwarrior, Super Productivity and KomoDo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with sleek.

Is there a free alternative to sleek?

Yes. Todo.txt, topydo, Taskwarrior, Super Productivity and KomoDo are free to use.

Which sleek alternatives work on Android?

The sleek listing does not include an Android app. Super Productivity lists one.

Which sleek alternatives work on iOS?

The sleek listing does not include an iOS app. Super Productivity lists 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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