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ToDoList alternatives

ToDoList compared with 5 alternatives: MyLifeOrganized, Swift To-Do List, Super Productivity, Todo.txt and Microsoft To Do.

ToDoList is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ToDoListThis toolFreeFreeWindows
MyLifeOrganizedFree plan · from $29.99YesWindows, iOS, Android
Swift To-Do ListFree trial · from $99/yrTrial onlyWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
Super ProductivityFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Todo.txtFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
Microsoft To DoFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

How each one differs from ToDoList

  1. MyLifeOrganized

    Outline-based task manager that builds a next-actions list

    • MyLifeOrganized starts at $29.99 in-app purchase for Pro on iOS; the Windows app is sold separately. ToDoList is free.
    • Only MyLifeOrganized lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ToDoList is open source, according to its own site.
    • MyLifeOrganized also covers templates, calendar and goals.
    • ToDoList also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.

    Suits: People who plan in deep outlines of projects and subtasks

    MyLifeOrganized vs ToDoListMyLifeOrganized pricing and details

  2. Swift To-Do List

    Windows task and notes organizer with a tree of lists

    • Swift To-Do List starts at $99 for a single-user license with 1 year of updates and online features. ToDoList is free.
    • ToDoList has a free plan. Swift To-Do List does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Swift To-Do List lists a web app.
    • Only Swift To-Do List lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ToDoList is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Windows users who want a desktop organizer for both tasks and notes

    Swift To-Do List vs ToDoListSwift To-Do List pricing and details

  3. Super Productivity

    Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer

    • Super Productivity is free. ToDoList is free.
    • Only Super Productivity lists a web app.
    • Only Super Productivity lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Super Productivity also covers Pomodoro timer.
    • ToDoList also covers Gantt & timelines.

    Suits: Developers who plan their day from Jira, GitHub or GitLab issues

    Super Productivity vs ToDoListSuper Productivity pricing and details

  4. Todo.txt

    Plain-text to-do list format with an open-source command-line tool

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

    Suits: People who want their task list in a file they fully control

    Todo.txt vs ToDoListTodo.txt pricing and details

  5. Microsoft To Do

    Free to-do list from Microsoft that syncs with Outlook tasks

    • Microsoft To Do is free. ToDoList is free.
    • Only Microsoft To Do lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft To Do lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ToDoList is open source, according to its own site.
    • ToDoList also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.

    Suits: People who already use Outlook or Microsoft 365

    Microsoft To Do vs ToDoListMicrosoft To Do pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in ToDoList

  • It is a Windows program. The vendor's install notes cover running it on Linux through Wine, not a native Linux build.
  • Sharing works by check-out: only one person can edit a shared tasklist at any given time.
  • The Evidence Board, Logged Time, Mind Map, Week Planner and Word Cloud views need the Visual C++ 2015 runtime and .NET Framework 4.6.2.
  • There is no installer: it is unzipped by hand, and the vendor advises against placing it in Program Files (x86).
ToDoList pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to ToDoList?

The alternatives to ToDoList in this directory are MyLifeOrganized, Swift To-Do List, Super Productivity, Todo.txt and Microsoft To Do. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ToDoList.

Is there a free alternative to ToDoList?

Yes. Super Productivity, Todo.txt and Microsoft To Do are free to use. MyLifeOrganized has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which ToDoList alternatives work on macOS?

The ToDoList listing does not include a macOS app. Super Productivity, Todo.txt and Microsoft To Do list one.

Which ToDoList alternatives work on Linux?

The ToDoList listing does not include a Linux app. Super Productivity and Todo.txt list one.

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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