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Tasks alternatives
Tasks compared with 5 alternatives: Things 3, Todoist, OmniFocus, GoodTask and TickTick.
Tasks has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TasksThis tool | Free plan · from $3.99/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 |
| OmniFocus | Free trial · from $74.99 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| GoodTask | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| TickTick | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Tasks
- 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. Tasks starts at $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
- Tasks has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and calendar.
- Tasks also covers templates, kanban boards, site & app blocker and time tracking.
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. Tasks starts at $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
- Only Todoist lists a web app.
- Only Todoist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- 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. Tasks starts at $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
- Tasks has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web 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 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. Tasks starts at $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
- Tasks has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
- GoodTask also covers calendar.
- Tasks also covers natural-language input, site & app blocker and time tracking.
Suits: People who keep tasks in Apple Reminders and want more ways to view them
- 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). Tasks starts at $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year.
- Only TickTick lists a web app.
- Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
Limits worth knowing in Tasks
- Apple devices only: the vendor says Tasks is not available on Windows or Android, and its web app is still in beta testing.
- Custom workflows, advanced fields, Smart Lists, automation and project sharing all need Tasks Plus.
- Connecting an AI assistant is free, but adding it to a project counts as sharing and so needs Tasks Plus.
- The listed prices are for the US storefront; the vendor notes that local App Store prices and tax can differ.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Tasks?
The alternatives to Tasks in this directory are Things 3, Todoist, OmniFocus, GoodTask and TickTick. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tasks.
Is there a free alternative to Tasks?
Yes. Todoist and TickTick have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Tasks alternatives work on Windows?
The Tasks listing does not include a Windows app. Todoist and TickTick list one.
Which Tasks alternatives work on Linux?
The Tasks 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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