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Tracks compared with 6 alternatives: Mindwtr, Nirvana, Everdo, Vikunja, tududi and 1 more.

Tracks is free to use. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
TracksThis toolFreeFreeWeb
MindwtrFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
NirvanaFree plan · from $3/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
EverdoFree plan · from $39.99 one-timeYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
VikunjaFree plan · from €4/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android
tududiFree plan · from €5/moYesWeb
myTinyTodoFreeFreeWeb

How each one differs from Tracks

  1. Mindwtr

    Free, open-source GTD task manager for desktop and mobile

    • Mindwtr is free. Tracks is free.
    • Only Mindwtr lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Tracks lists a web app.
    • Tracks is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Mindwtr also covers natural-language input, kanban boards and Pomodoro timer.

    Suits: People who follow Getting Things Done and want the method built in

    Mindwtr vs TracksMindwtr pricing and details

  2. Nirvana

    To-do list app built around the Getting Things Done method

    • Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year). Tracks is free.
    • Only Nirvana lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Tracks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who follow Getting Things Done and want its lists ready-made

    Nirvana vs TracksNirvana 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. Tracks is free.
    • Only Everdo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Everdo lists a browser extension.
    • Only Tracks lists a web app.
    • Everdo is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: GTD followers who want projects, contexts and next actions built in

    Everdo vs TracksEverdo pricing and details

  4. 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). Tracks is free.
    • Only Vikunja lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Vikunja also covers natural-language input, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.

    Suits: People who want their task data on a server they control

    Vikunja vs TracksVikunja pricing and details

  5. 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). Tracks is free.
    • tududi also covers natural-language input and habit tracking.

    Suits: People who want a self-hosted task system under the MIT license

    tududi vs Trackstududi pricing and details

  6. myTinyTodo

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

    • myTinyTodo is free. Tracks is free.
    • myTinyTodo also covers Markdown.

    Suits: People with PHP web hosting who want a private to-do list

    myTinyTodo vs TracksmyTinyTodo pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Tracks

  • Running Tracks yourself takes a server with Ruby and a MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQLite database, or a Docker setup.
  • The latest stable release, 2.7.1, is dated July 25, 2024 and was primarily a security release.
  • There are no native phone apps. Phones use a lightweight mobile web interface, and the only client listed is for SailfishOS.
  • A hosted instance, TaskItIn, is run by the principal maintainer's company at €3 a month after a 30-day free trial.
Tracks pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Tracks?

The alternatives to Tracks in this directory are Mindwtr, Nirvana, Everdo, Vikunja, tududi and myTinyTodo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tracks.

Is there a free alternative to Tracks?

Yes. Mindwtr and myTinyTodo are free to use. Nirvana, Everdo, Vikunja and tududi have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Tracks alternatives work on Windows?

The Tracks listing does not include a Windows app. Mindwtr, Nirvana, Everdo and Vikunja list one.

Which Tracks alternatives work on macOS?

The Tracks listing does not include a macOS app. Mindwtr, Nirvana, Everdo and Vikunja list 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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