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Task Flow alternatives
Task Flow compared with 7 alternatives: Things 3, Todoist, TickTick, 2Do, GoodTask and 2 more.
Task Flow has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task FlowThis tool | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TickTick | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 2Do | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| GoodTask | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Doneit | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Kan Do | From $2.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Task Flow
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
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. Task Flow starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Task Flow has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and calendar.
- Task Flow also covers kanban boards and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Todoist
Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry
- Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. Task Flow starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Only Todoist lists a web app.
- Only Todoist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- Task Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
TickTick
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in
- TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month). Task Flow starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Only TickTick lists a web app.
- Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- Task Flow can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
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. Task Flow starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Only 2Do lists an Android app.
- 2Do also covers Markdown and calendar.
- Task Flow also covers kanban boards and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
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. Task Flow starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Task Flow has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
- GoodTask also covers templates and calendar.
- Task Flow also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who keep tasks in Apple Reminders and want more ways to view them
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Doneit
Kanban task manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Doneit starts at $3.99 per month, or $14.99 per year. Task Flow starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Doneit also covers Gantt & timelines.
- Task Flow also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Apple users who plan personal projects on a kanban board
- From $2.99 one-time
Kan Do
Personal kanban boards for Mac, iPhone and iPad, bought once
- Kan Do starts at $2.99 one-time purchase. Task Flow starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Task Flow has a free plan. Kan Do does not.
- Kan Do also covers calendar.
- Task Flow also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: One person running kanban boards across Apple devices
Limits worth knowing in Task Flow
- Apple platforms only: the App Store lists iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision, with no Android, Windows or web version.
- The free version stops at five projects and one attachment upload per day, according to the terms of use.
- Multiple reminders per task, task priorities and premium themes are listed as Task Flow Plus features in the vendor's press kit.
- Data syncs only through the user's own iCloud account; there is no separate Task Flow account or sign-in.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Task Flow?
The alternatives to Task Flow in this directory are Things 3, Todoist, TickTick, 2Do, GoodTask, Doneit and Kan Do. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Task Flow.
Is there a free alternative to Task Flow?
Yes. Todoist, TickTick, 2Do and Doneit have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Task Flow alternatives work on Windows?
The Task Flow listing does not include a Windows app. Todoist and TickTick list one.
Which Task Flow alternatives work on Linux?
The Task Flow listing does not include a Linux app. Todoist and TickTick list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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