TaskPaper alternatives · To-Do Lists
Self-hosted alternatives to TaskPaper
The TaskPaper listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 8 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
TaskPaper is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $24.99 one-time purchase. All of them are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from TaskPaper
- Free plan · from $20/yr
HamsterBase Tasks
Open-source, local-first task manager with encrypted sync
- HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro). TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- HamsterBase Tasks has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only HamsterBase Tasks lists a web app.
- Only HamsterBase Tasks lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from €4/mo
Vikunja
Open-source task manager to self-host or use as a paid cloud
- Vikunja starts at €4 per month, or €40 billed yearly (Vikunja Cloud Personal). TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- Vikunja has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Vikunja lists a web app.
- Only Vikunja lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Free plan · from €5/mo
tududi
Open-source task and life organizer to self-host or use hosted
- tududi starts at €5 per person / month, or €50 per person / year (tududi Cloud). TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- tududi has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only tududi lists a web app.
- Only TaskPaper lists a macOS app.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Donetick
Open-source task and chore manager for households and groups
- Donetick starts at $4.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Donetick Plus, US App Store). TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- Donetick has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Donetick lists a web app.
- Only Donetick lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free
Tracks
Free, self-hosted web app for Getting Things Done
- Tracks is free. TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- Tracks has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tracks lists a web app.
- Only TaskPaper lists a macOS app.
- Free
myTinyTodo
Small open-source to-do list script for your own web server
- myTinyTodo is free. TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- myTinyTodo has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only myTinyTodo lists a web app.
- Only TaskPaper lists a macOS app.
- Free plan · from $129 one-time
TaskTrove
Self-hosted task manager with list, kanban and calendar views
- TaskTrove starts at $129 one-time (Pro) or $4 per user / month (Hosted); both waitlist-only. TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- TaskTrove has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TaskTrove lists a web app.
- Only TaskPaper lists a macOS app.
- Free
Tasks.md
Self-hosted kanban board that stores cards as Markdown files
- Tasks.md is free. TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase.
- Tasks.md has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Tasks.md lists a web app.
- Only TaskPaper lists a macOS app.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to TaskPaper?
Yes. HamsterBase Tasks, Vikunja, tududi, Donetick, Tracks, myTinyTodo, TaskTrove and Tasks.md can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can TaskPaper be self-hosted?
The TaskPaper listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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 TaskPaper: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.