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Taskwarrior alternatives

Taskwarrior compared with 7 alternatives: Todo.txt, dstask, topydo, Dooit, Super Productivity and 2 more.

Taskwarrior is free to use. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
TaskwarriorThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Linux
Todo.txtFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
dstaskFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
topydoFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
DooitFreeFreeWindows, Linux
Super ProductivityFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
CfaitFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Android
sleekFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from Taskwarrior

  1. Todo.txt

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

    • Todo.txt is free. Taskwarrior is free.
    • Only Todo.txt lists a Windows app.

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

    Todo.txt vs TaskwarriorTodo.txt pricing and details

  2. dstask

    Terminal task tracker with git sync and a markdown note per task

    • dstask is free. Taskwarrior is free.
    • Only dstask lists a Windows app.
    • dstask also covers Markdown.

    Suits: People who work in a terminal and are comfortable with git

    dstask vs Taskwarriordstask pricing and details

  3. topydo

    Console todo.txt manager with dependencies and recurring tasks

    • topydo is free. Taskwarrior is free.
    • Only topydo lists a Windows app.

    Suits: People who keep tasks in a todo.txt file and work in a terminal

    topydo vs Taskwarriortopydo pricing and details

  4. Dooit

    Terminal to-do manager configured with a Python file

    • Dooit is free. Taskwarrior is free.
    • Only Dooit lists a Windows app.
    • Only Taskwarrior lists a macOS app.

    Suits: People who manage their tasks from a terminal

    Dooit vs TaskwarriorDooit pricing and details

  5. Super Productivity

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

    • Super Productivity is free. Taskwarrior is free.
    • Only Super Productivity lists a web app.
    • Only Super Productivity lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Super Productivity also covers kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.

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

    Super Productivity vs TaskwarriorSuper Productivity pricing and details

  6. Cfait

    Offline-first CalDAV task manager for terminal, desktop and Android

    • Cfait is free. Taskwarrior is free.
    • Only Cfait lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Cfait also covers daily notes and time tracking.

    Suits: Keyboard-driven users who work in a terminal

    Cfait vs TaskwarriorCfait pricing and details

  7. sleek

    Free, open-source todo.txt manager for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • sleek is free. Taskwarrior is free.
    • Only sleek lists a Windows app.
    • sleek also covers Markdown and natural-language input.

    Suits: People who keep their tasks in a plain todo.txt file

    sleek vs Taskwarriorsleek pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Taskwarrior

  • The project ships only a command-line program. Graphical, web and mobile front ends are separate community tools.
  • On Windows it runs through the Windows Subsystem for Linux or MSYS2; Cygwin is no longer supported.
  • No hosted sync service is included: you run a TaskChampion sync server or configure a cloud storage bucket yourself.
  • Since version 3.0 the docs warn that file-sync tools such as Syncthing or rsync can corrupt task data and are unsupported.
Taskwarrior pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Taskwarrior?

The alternatives to Taskwarrior in this directory are Todo.txt, dstask, topydo, Dooit, Super Productivity, Cfait and sleek. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Taskwarrior.

Is there a free alternative to Taskwarrior?

Yes. Todo.txt, dstask, topydo, Dooit, Super Productivity, Cfait and sleek are free to use.

Which Taskwarrior alternatives work on Windows?

The Taskwarrior listing does not include a Windows app. Todo.txt, dstask, topydo, Dooit, Super Productivity, Cfait and sleek list one.

Which Taskwarrior alternatives work on Android?

The Taskwarrior listing does not include an Android app. Super Productivity and Cfait list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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