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Alternatives to Todo.txt with a one-time purchase

The Todo.txt 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.

Todo.txt is free to use. 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 Todo.txt

  1. 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.
    TaskPaper vs Todo.txtTaskPaper pricing and details

  2. HamsterBase Tasks

    Open-source, local-first task manager with encrypted sync

    • HamsterBase Tasks starts at $20 per year (Pro). Todo.txt is free.
    • Only HamsterBase Tasks lists a web app.
    • Only HamsterBase Tasks lists iOS and Android apps.
    • HamsterBase Tasks is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    HamsterBase Tasks pricing and details

  3. 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. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only Everdo lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Everdo lists a browser extension.
    • Everdo is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Everdo pricing and details

  4. LifeUp

    Gamified to-do list and habit tracker for Android

    • LifeUp starts at $4.99 one-time purchase on Google Play. Todo.txt is free.
    • Todo.txt has a free plan. LifeUp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LifeUp lists an Android app.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    LifeUp pricing and details

  5. Brisqi

    Offline-first personal kanban app with one-time licenses

    • Brisqi starts at $29.99 one-time, for 1 desktop computer. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only Brisqi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Brisqi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Brisqi can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Brisqi pricing and details

  6. My Tasks

    Offline-first tasks, notes, lists and calendar for phones

    • My Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only My Tasks lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • My Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    My Tasks pricing and details

  7. 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. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only 2Do lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Todo.txt lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • 2Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    2Do pricing and details

  8. Due

    Reminder app for Apple devices that nags until a task is done

    • Due starts at $7.99 one-time for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch; Mac is $14.99, sold separately. Todo.txt is free.
    • Todo.txt has a free plan. Due does not.
    • Only Due lists an iOS app.
    • Only Todo.txt lists Linux and Windows apps.
    Due pricing and details

  9. Kan Do

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

    • Kan Do starts at $2.99 one-time purchase. Todo.txt is free.
    • Todo.txt has a free plan. Kan Do does not.
    • Only Kan Do lists an iOS app.
    • Only Todo.txt lists Linux and Windows apps.
    Kan Do pricing and details

  10. Aida Reminder

    Recurring reminders and alarms with voice or music for iPhone

    • Aida Reminder starts at $2.99 one-time purchase. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only Aida Reminder lists an iOS app.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Aida Reminder can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Aida Reminder pricing and details

  11. CheckYourList

    Reusable checklists for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

    • CheckYourList starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only CheckYourList lists an iOS app.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • CheckYourList can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    CheckYourList pricing and details

  12. Daily Checklist

    Day-by-day to-do list app for iPhone and Android

    • Daily Checklist starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US App Store). Todo.txt is free.
    • Todo.txt has a free plan. Daily Checklist does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Daily Checklist lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    Daily Checklist pricing and details

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

All 35 in one table

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Todo.txt that you buy once?

Yes. TaskPaper, HamsterBase Tasks, Everdo, LifeUp, Brisqi, My Tasks, 2Do, Due and 27 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Todo.txt once instead of subscribing?

The Todo.txt listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these to-do list apps are free?

HamsterBase Tasks, Everdo, Brisqi, My Tasks, 2Do, Aida Reminder, CheckYourList, Chaos Control 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 Todo.txt: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.