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Task Coach alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Task Coach alternative is Super Productivity (3.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Task Coach compared with 5 alternatives: ToDoList, Taskwarrior, Super Productivity, Todo.txt and MyLifeOrganized.

Task Coach is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Task CoachThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
ToDoListFreeFreeWindows
TaskwarriorFreeFreemacOS, Linux
Super ProductivityFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Todo.txtFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
MyLifeOrganizedFree plan · from $29.99YesWindows, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Task Coach has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Super Productivity scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessTask CoachToDoListTaskwarriorSuper ProductivityTodo.txt

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of to-do list apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Task Coach

  1. ToDoList

    Free, open-source task outliner for Windows with Gantt and kanban

    • ToDoList is free.
    • ToDoList lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Task Coach has.
    • ToDoList also covers kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.

    Suits: Windows users who want a free, detailed task outliner

    ToDoList vs Task CoachToDoList pricing and details

  2. Taskwarrior

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

    • Taskwarrior is free.
    • Taskwarrior lists no Windows app, which Task Coach has.
    • Taskwarrior does not cover time tracking, which Task Coach does.

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

    Taskwarrior vs Task CoachTaskwarrior pricing and details

  3. Super Productivity

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

    • Super Productivity is free.
    • Super Productivity also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
    • Super Productivity also covers kanban boards and Pomodoro timer.

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

    Super Productivity vs Task CoachSuper Productivity pricing and details

  4. Todo.txt

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

    • Todo.txt is free.
    • Todo.txt does not cover time tracking, which Task Coach does.

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

    Todo.txt vs Task CoachTodo.txt pricing and details

  5. MyLifeOrganized

    Outline-based task manager that builds a next-actions list

    • MyLifeOrganized starts at $29.99 in-app purchase for Pro on iOS; the Windows app is sold separately.
    • MyLifeOrganized also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MyLifeOrganized lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Task Coach has.
    • MyLifeOrganized also covers templates, calendar and goals.
    • MyLifeOrganized does not cover time tracking, which Task Coach does.

    Suits: People who plan in deep outlines of projects and subtasks

    MyLifeOrganized vs Task CoachMyLifeOrganized pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Task Coach

  • Desktop only: the site lists Windows, Mac, Linux and BSD downloads, and says the Android version is developed separately and not supported by the project.
  • The site names version 1.4.6, released April 27, 2019, as the latest release.
  • The site's sync option is a Funambol server, rather than a built-in cloud service.
  • No built-in team sharing is described on the features page.
Task Coach pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Task Coach?

The alternatives to Task Coach in this directory are ToDoList, Taskwarrior, Super Productivity, Todo.txt and MyLifeOrganized. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Task Coach.

Is there a free alternative to Task Coach?

Yes. ToDoList, Taskwarrior, Super Productivity and Todo.txt are free to use. MyLifeOrganized has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Task Coach alternatives work on Android?

The Task Coach listing does not include an Android app. Super Productivity and MyLifeOrganized list one.

Which Task Coach alternatives work on iOS?

The Task Coach listing does not include an iOS app. Super Productivity and MyLifeOrganized list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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