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Alternatives to TickTick with a one-time purchase

The TickTick listing shows no one-time purchase. 35 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

TickTick has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month). 24 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to TickTick

  1. 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. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • TickTick has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Things 3 vs TickTickThings 3 pricing and details

  2. 2Do

    Task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription

    • 2Do starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    2Do vs TickTick2Do pricing and details

  3. Task Flow

    Task manager with list and board projects for Apple devices

    • Task Flow starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    Task Flow pricing and details

  4. 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. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • TickTick has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    GoodTask pricing and details

  5. Finale To Do

    Task manager and habit tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Finale To Do starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    Finale To Do pricing and details

  6. Chaos Control

    GTD-style goal and task organizer with an AI assistant

    • Chaos Control starts at $29 per year for Premium, or $6.99 billed monthly. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • Only TickTick lists a Linux app.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    • Chaos Control can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Chaos Control pricing and details

  7. LifeUp

    Gamified to-do list and habit tracker for Android

    • LifeUp starts at $4.99 one-time purchase on Google Play. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • TickTick has a free plan. LifeUp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    LifeUp pricing and details

  8. Tasks

    Task manager with custom workflows and boards for Apple devices

    • Tasks starts at $3.99 per month, or $24.99 per year. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    Tasks pricing and details

  9. Doneit

    Kanban task manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

    • Doneit starts at $3.99 per month, or $14.99 per year. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    Doneit pricing and details

  10. Kan Do

    Personal kanban boards for Mac, iPhone and iPad, bought once

    • Kan Do starts at $2.99 one-time purchase. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • TickTick has a free plan. Kan Do does not.
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    Kan Do pricing and details

  11. NoteCircle

    Weekly to-do planner with routines and checklists for iOS

    • NoteCircle starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    NoteCircle pricing and details

  12. Tappsk

    To-do list, habit tracker and reminders on one screen for iOS

    • Tappsk starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
    • Only TickTick lists a web app.
    • Only TickTick lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    Tappsk pricing and details

23 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to TickTick that you buy once?

Yes. Things 3, 2Do, Task Flow, GoodTask, Finale To Do, Chaos Control, LifeUp, Tasks and 27 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy TickTick once instead of subscribing?

The TickTick listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these to-do list apps are free?

2Do, Task Flow, Finale To Do, Chaos Control, Tasks, Doneit, NoteCircle, Tappsk and 16 more 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 TickTick: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.