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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Things 3
The Things 3 listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 6 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Things 3 is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately. 4 of them are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Things 3
- 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. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and natural-language input.
- Free plan · from $29.99 one-time
Brisqi
Offline-first personal kanban app with one-time licenses
- Brisqi starts at $29.99 one-time, for 1 desktop computer. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Brisqi has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Brisqi lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Brisqi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $39.99 one-time
Everdo
Offline-first GTD task manager sold as a one-time purchase
- Everdo starts at $39.99 one-time for Pro on iOS only, or $99.99 one-time for all platforms. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Everdo has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Everdo lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Everdo lists a browser extension.
- 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. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Only Godspeed lists a web app.
- Godspeed is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $20/yr
HamsterBase Tasks
Open-source, local-first task manager with encrypted sync
- HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro). Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- HamsterBase Tasks has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only HamsterBase Tasks lists a web app.
- Only HamsterBase Tasks lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Lunatask
Encrypted to-do list with habits, mood tracking, journal and notes
- Lunatask starts at $6 per month, paid annually; $8 paid monthly. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Lunatask has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lunatask lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Lunatask is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Things 3?
Yes. OmniFocus, Brisqi, Everdo, Godspeed, HamsterBase Tasks and Lunatask are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Is Things 3 end-to-end encrypted?
The Things 3 listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these to-do list apps are free?
Brisqi, Everdo, HamsterBase Tasks and Lunatask are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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 Things 3: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.