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Todo.txt alternatives

Todo.txt compared with 9 alternatives: Taskwarrior, sleek, topydo, dstask, TaskPaper and 4 more.

Todo.txt is free to use. 8 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Todo.txtThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
TaskwarriorFreeFreemacOS, Linux
sleekFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
topydoFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
dstaskFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
TaskPaperFree trial · from $24.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
beorgFree plan · from $0.99YesiOS
DooitFreeFreeWindows, Linux
KomoDoFreeFreeLinux
ToDoListFreeFreeWindows

How each one differs from Todo.txt

  1. Taskwarrior

    Free, open-source to-do list manager for the command line

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

    Suits: People who work in a terminal and want to manage tasks by typing

    Taskwarrior vs Todo.txtTaskwarrior pricing and details

  2. sleek

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

    • sleek is free. Todo.txt is free.
    • sleek also covers Markdown and natural-language input.

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

    sleek vs Todo.txtsleek pricing and details

  3. topydo

    Console todo.txt manager with dependencies and recurring tasks

    • topydo is free. Todo.txt is free.

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

    topydo vs Todo.txttopydo pricing and details

  4. dstask

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

    • dstask is free. Todo.txt is free.
    • dstask also covers Markdown.

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

    dstask vs Todo.txtdstask pricing and details

  5. TaskPaper

    Plain-text to-do lists with an outliner, for Mac

    • TaskPaper starts at $24.99 one-time purchase. Todo.txt is free.
    • Todo.txt has a free plan. TaskPaper does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Todo.txt lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • TaskPaper can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Todo.txt is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want their to-do list in a plain text file they control

    TaskPaper vs Todo.txtTaskPaper pricing and details

  6. beorg

    Plain-text task manager for iPhone and iPad using Org mode files

    • beorg starts at $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only beorg lists an iOS app.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Todo.txt is open source, according to its own site.
    • beorg also covers notes and templates.

    Suits: Emacs Org mode users who want their files on iPhone and iPad

    beorg vs Todo.txtbeorg pricing and details

  7. Dooit

    Terminal to-do manager configured with a Python file

    • Dooit is free. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only Todo.txt lists a macOS app.

    Suits: People who manage their tasks from a terminal

    Dooit vs Todo.txtDooit pricing and details

  8. KomoDo

    KDE to-do manager for Linux that works on todo.txt files

    • KomoDo is free. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS and Windows apps.

    Suits: Linux and KDE Plasma users who keep tasks in todo.txt

    KomoDo vs Todo.txtKomoDo pricing and details

  9. ToDoList

    Free, open-source task outliner for Windows with Gantt and kanban

    • ToDoList is free. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • ToDoList also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.

    Suits: Windows users who want a free, detailed task outliner

    ToDoList vs Todo.txtToDoList pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Todo.txt

  • The official tool is a command-line script. The project's own Android and iOS apps were archived on GitHub in December 2020.
  • The core format covers priority, dates, projects and contexts only. Due dates and other fields rely on key:value conventions set by each tool.
  • No sync is built in; the README suggests placing the todo.txt directory on a cloud drive.
  • On Windows the script is listed as tested under Cygwin, and the README gives install steps only for macOS and Linux.
Todo.txt pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Todo.txt?

The alternatives to Todo.txt in this directory are Taskwarrior, sleek, topydo, dstask, TaskPaper, beorg, Dooit, KomoDo and ToDoList. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Todo.txt.

Is there a free alternative to Todo.txt?

Yes. Taskwarrior, sleek, topydo, dstask, Dooit, KomoDo and ToDoList are free to use. beorg has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Todo.txt alternatives work on iOS?

The Todo.txt listing does not include an iOS app. beorg lists 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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