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Self-hosted alternatives to Todo.txt

The Todo.txt listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 8 of the 123 other to-do list apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Todo.txt is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Todo.txt

  1. 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

  2. Vikunja

    Open-source task manager to self-host or use as a paid cloud

    • Vikunja starts at €4 per month, or €40 billed yearly (Vikunja Cloud Personal). Todo.txt is free.
    • Only Vikunja lists a web app.
    • Only Vikunja lists an Android app.
    • Vikunja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Vikunja pricing and details

  3. tududi

    Open-source task and life organizer to self-host or use hosted

    • tududi starts at €5 per person / month, or €50 per person / year (tududi Cloud). Todo.txt is free.
    • Only tududi lists a web app.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • tududi is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    tududi pricing and details

  4. Donetick

    Open-source task and chore manager for households and groups

    • Donetick starts at $4.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Donetick Plus, US App Store). Todo.txt is free.
    • Only Donetick lists a web app.
    • Only Donetick lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    Donetick pricing and details

  5. Tracks

    Free, self-hosted web app for Getting Things Done

    • Tracks is free. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only Tracks lists a web app.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Tracks is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tracks pricing and details

  6. myTinyTodo

    Small open-source to-do list script for your own web server

    • myTinyTodo is free. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only myTinyTodo lists a web app.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • myTinyTodo is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    myTinyTodo pricing and details

  7. Tasks.md

    Self-hosted kanban board that stores cards as Markdown files

    • Tasks.md is free. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only Tasks.md lists a web app.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • Tasks.md is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tasks.md pricing and details

  8. TaskTrove

    Self-hosted task manager with list, kanban and calendar views

    • TaskTrove starts at $129 one-time (Pro) or $4 per user / month (Hosted); both waitlist-only. Todo.txt is free.
    • Only TaskTrove lists a web app.
    • Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
    • TaskTrove is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    TaskTrove pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Todo.txt?

Yes. HamsterBase Tasks, Vikunja, tududi, Donetick, Tracks, myTinyTodo, Tasks.md and TaskTrove can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Todo.txt be self-hosted?

The Todo.txt listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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.