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todo mate alternatives

todo mate compared with 8 alternatives: TickTick, Any.do, Todoist, WaterDo, Habitica and 3 more.

todo mate has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month, or $7.49 per year (US App Store). 7 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
todo mateThis toolFree plan · from $1.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
TickTickFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Any.doFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TodoistFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
WaterDoFree plan · from $0.99/moYesiOS, Android
HabiticaFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Good TodoFree trial · from $48/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS
ListberryFree plan · from $0.99/moYesiOS, Android
NoteCircleFree plan · from $3.99/moYesmacOS, iOS

How each one differs from todo mate

  1. 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). todo mate starts at $1.99 per month, or $7.49 per year (US App Store).
    • Only TickTick lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
    • TickTick also covers natural-language input, kanban boards and Pomodoro timer.
    • todo mate also covers daily notes and time tracking.

    Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app

    TickTick vs todo mateTickTick pricing and details

  2. Any.do

    To-do list and calendar app with separate family and team plans

    • Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly). todo mate starts at $1.99 per month, or $7.49 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Any.do lists a Windows app.
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
    • Any.do also covers templates, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
    • todo mate also covers daily notes, time tracking and habit tracking.

    Suits: Personal to-do lists kept in sync between phone, desktop and web

    Any.do vs todo mateAny.do pricing and details

  3. Todoist

    Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry

    • Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. todo mate starts at $1.99 per month, or $7.49 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Todoist lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
    • Todoist also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
    • todo mate also covers daily notes, time tracking and habit tracking.

    Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own

    Todoist vs todo mateTodoist pricing and details

  4. WaterDo

    Gamified to-do list where tasks become water balls to pop

    • WaterDo starts at $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store). todo mate starts at $1.99 per month, or $7.49 per year (US App Store).
    • Only todo mate lists a web app.
    • Only todo mate lists a macOS app.
    • WaterDo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • WaterDo also covers notes.

    Suits: People who are motivated by game-style rewards for finishing tasks

    WaterDo vs todo mateWaterDo pricing and details

  5. Habitica

    Habit and task tracker that works like a role-playing game

    • Habitica starts at $4.99 per month, or $47.99 for 12 months (App Store prices). todo mate starts at $1.99 per month, or $7.49 per year (US App Store).
    • Only todo mate lists a macOS app.
    • Habitica is open source, according to its own site.
    • todo mate also covers daily notes, calendar and time tracking.

    Suits: People motivated by game mechanics such as levels, gear and pets

    Habitica vs todo mateHabitica pricing and details

  6. Good Todo

    Day-by-day to-do list for web and iOS that takes tasks by email

    • Good Todo starts at $48 per 6 months ($8 per month). todo mate starts at $1.99 per month, or $7.49 per year (US App Store).
    • todo mate has a free plan. Good Todo does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only todo mate lists macOS and Android apps.
    • todo mate also covers daily notes, time tracking and habit tracking.

    Suits: Clearing an inbox by forwarding emails into a to-do list

    Good Todo vs todo mateGood Todo pricing and details

  7. Listberry

    Paper-style daily planner with a to-do list for every day

    • Listberry starts at $0.99 per month. todo mate starts at $1.99 per month, or $7.49 per year (US App Store).
    • Only todo mate lists a web app.
    • Only todo mate lists a macOS app.
    • todo mate also covers daily notes, time tracking and habit tracking.

    Suits: People moving from a paper planner to a phone

    Listberry vs todo mateListberry pricing and details

  8. NoteCircle

    Weekly to-do planner with routines and checklists for iOS

    • NoteCircle starts at $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. todo mate starts at $1.99 per month, or $7.49 per year (US App Store).
    • Only todo mate lists a web app.
    • Only todo mate lists an Android app.
    • NoteCircle can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • NoteCircle also covers goals and reports.

    Suits: People who plan their to-dos a week at a time

    NoteCircle vs todo mateNoteCircle pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in todo mate

  • The free app carries ads: Google Play marks it as containing ads and the App Store lists advertising among its contents.
  • The vendor has no pricing page, and the store listings do not say what the premium plan adds. Prices here are from the US App Store.
  • The listings mention PC use but name no Windows download; the vendor's site is the web app itself, and the Mac app is a separate listing.
  • The App Store flags messaging, chat and user-generated content, which come with the social feed.
todo mate pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to todo mate?

The alternatives to todo mate in this directory are TickTick, Any.do, Todoist, WaterDo, Habitica, Good Todo, Listberry and NoteCircle. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with todo mate.

Is there a free alternative to todo mate?

Yes. TickTick, Any.do, Todoist, WaterDo, Habitica, Listberry and NoteCircle have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which todo mate alternatives work on Windows?

The todo mate listing does not include a Windows app. TickTick, Any.do and Todoist list one.

Which todo mate alternatives work on Linux?

The todo mate listing does not include a Linux app. TickTick and Todoist list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to todo mate?

Habitica is described as open source on its own site.

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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