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TaskPaper alternatives
TaskPaper compared with 7 alternatives: Todo.txt, Things 3, OmniFocus, Checkvist, Godspeed and 2 more.
TaskPaper is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24.99 one-time purchase. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TaskPaperThis tool | Free trial · from $24.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Todo.txt | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| OmniFocus | Free trial · from $74.99 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Checkvist | Free plan · from $3.9/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Godspeed | Free trial · from $48/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| beorg | Free plan · from $0.99 | Yes | iOS |
| sleek | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from TaskPaper
- Free
Todo.txt
Plain-text to-do list format with an open-source command-line tool
- Todo.txt is free. TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- Todo.txt has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Todo.txt lists Linux and Windows apps.
- Todo.txt is open source, according to its own site.
- TaskPaper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want their task list in a file they fully control
- 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. TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- Only Things 3 lists an iOS app.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown, natural-language input and calendar.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
- Free trial · from $74.99 one-time
OmniFocus
Project-based task manager for Apple devices, with a web companion
- OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription. TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- Only OmniFocus lists an iOS app.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- OmniFocus also covers calendar.
Suits: People managing many projects on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $3.9/mo
Checkvist
Keyboard-driven online outliner and task list
- Checkvist starts at $3.9 per person / month, with $39/year shown as the yearly price. TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- Checkvist has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Checkvist lists a web app.
- Only Checkvist lists a browser extension.
- Only TaskPaper lists a macOS app.
Suits: People who would rather not take their hands off the keyboard
- Free trial · from $48/yr
Godspeed
Keyboard-driven to-do manager for Mac, iOS and the web
- Godspeed starts at $48 per year ($4 / month), or $6 billed monthly. TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- Only Godspeed lists a web app.
- Only Godspeed lists an iOS app.
- Godspeed is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- TaskPaper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want to manage tasks without touching the mouse
- Free plan · from $0.99
beorg
Plain-text task manager for iPhone and iPad using Org mode files
- beorg starts at $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium. TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- beorg has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only beorg lists an iOS app.
- Only TaskPaper lists a macOS app.
- TaskPaper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Emacs Org mode users who want their files on iPhone and iPad
- Free
sleek
Free, open-source todo.txt manager for Windows, macOS and Linux
- sleek is free. TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- sleek has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only sleek lists Windows and Linux apps.
- sleek is open source, according to its own site.
- TaskPaper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who keep their tasks in a plain todo.txt file
Limits worth knowing in TaskPaper
- Mac only, requiring macOS 11 or later. There is no iOS, Windows or web version, though other developers' apps can edit TaskPaper files.
- The developer calls it finished software and does not expect to add big new features.
- The user guide describes phone capture and notifications as weak areas and suggests pairing it with Apple Reminders.
- The direct-download version allows three activations and does not support iCloud directly, unlike the Mac App Store version.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TaskPaper?
The alternatives to TaskPaper in this directory are Todo.txt, Things 3, OmniFocus, Checkvist, Godspeed, beorg and sleek. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TaskPaper.
Is there a free alternative to TaskPaper?
Yes. Todo.txt and sleek are free to use. Checkvist and beorg have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which TaskPaper alternatives work on Windows?
The TaskPaper listing does not include a Windows app. Todo.txt and sleek list one.
Which TaskPaper alternatives work on Linux?
The TaskPaper listing does not include a Linux app. Todo.txt and sleek list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to TaskPaper?
Todo.txt and sleek are described as open source on their own sites.
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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