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Alternatives to Superlist with a one-time purchase

The Superlist 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.

Superlist has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 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 Superlist

  1. 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. Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Superlist has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Superlist lists a web app.
    • Only Superlist lists an Android app.
    Things 3 vs SuperlistThings 3 pricing and details

  2. My Tasks

    Offline-first tasks, notes, lists and calendar for phones

    • My Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Only Superlist lists a web app.
    • Only Superlist lists a macOS app.
    • My Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    My Tasks pricing and details

  3. Finale To Do

    Task manager and habit tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Finale To Do starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Only Superlist lists a web app.
    • Only Superlist lists an Android app.
    • Finale To Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Finale To Do pricing and details

  4. 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. Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Only Superlist lists a web app.
    • 2Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • 2Do also covers Markdown, natural-language input and calendar.
    2Do pricing and details

  5. 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. Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Superlist has a free plan. Due does not.
    • Only Superlist lists a web app.
    • Only Superlist lists an Android app.
    Due pricing and details

  6. 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. Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Superlist has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Superlist lists a web app.
    • Only Superlist lists an Android app.
    GoodTask pricing and details

  7. 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. Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Only Everdo lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Everdo lists a browser extension.
    • Only Superlist lists a web app.
    Everdo pricing and details

  8. Chaos Control

    GTD-style goal and task organizer with an AI assistant

    • Chaos Control starts at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly. Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Only Chaos Control lists a Windows app.
    • Chaos Control can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Chaos Control also covers time tracking and habit tracking.
    Chaos Control pricing and details

  9. LifeUp

    Gamified to-do list and habit tracker for Android

    • LifeUp starts at $4.99 one-time purchase on Google Play. Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Superlist has a free plan. LifeUp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Superlist lists a web app.
    • Only Superlist lists macOS and iOS apps.
    LifeUp pricing and details

  10. WaterDo

    Gamified to-do list where tasks become water balls to pop

    • WaterDo starts at $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store). Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Only Superlist lists a web app.
    • Only Superlist lists a macOS app.
    • WaterDo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WaterDo pricing and details

  11. HamsterBase Tasks

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

    • HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro). Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Only HamsterBase Tasks lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • HamsterBase Tasks is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • HamsterBase Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    HamsterBase Tasks pricing and details

  12. Brisqi

    Offline-first personal kanban app with one-time licenses

    • Brisqi starts at $29.99 one-time, for 1 desktop computer. Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
    • Only Brisqi lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Superlist lists a web app.
    • Brisqi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Brisqi pricing and details

23 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to Superlist that you buy once?

Yes. Things 3, My Tasks, Finale To Do, 2Do, Due, GoodTask, Everdo, Chaos Control and 27 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Superlist once instead of subscribing?

The Superlist listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these to-do list apps are free?

My Tasks, Finale To Do, 2Do, Everdo, Chaos Control, WaterDo, HamsterBase Tasks, Brisqi 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 Superlist: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.