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Upbase alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Upbase alternative for most people is Todoist (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of to-do list apps. The best free one is TickTick (3.4 GPA).
Upbase compared with 5 alternatives: Todoist, TickTick, Nozbe, Superlist and Amazing Marvin.
Upbase has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| UpbaseThis tool | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TickTick | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Nozbe | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Superlist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Amazing Marvin | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Upbase starts at $10 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Todoist, TickTick, Nozbe, Superlist and Amazing Marvin.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Upbase
Todoist
Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry
- Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Todoist also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Todoist also covers templates and natural-language input.
- Todoist does not cover time blocking and time tracking, which Upbase does.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
TickTick
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in
- TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
- TickTick also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- TickTick also covers natural-language input, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
- TickTick does not cover time blocking and time tracking, which Upbase does.
Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
Nozbe
To-do app for small teams built on projects, tasks and comments
- Nozbe starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly; $8 per user from 10 users.
- Nozbe also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Nozbe lists no browser extension, which Upbase has.
- Nozbe also covers templates and team chat.
- Nozbe does not cover time blocking and kanban boards, which Upbase does.
Suits: Small teams that want to move task discussion out of email
Superlist
To-do lists that hold tasks and notes together, with AI meeting notes
- Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
- Superlist also lists a macOS app.
- Superlist lists no browser extension, which Upbase has.
- Superlist also covers meeting notes, transcription and notes.
- Superlist does not cover time blocking, calendar, kanban boards and time tracking, which Upbase does.
Suits: People who keep notes and tasks in the same place
Amazing Marvin
Customizable task manager with 100+ features you switch on as needed
- Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly.
- Amazing Marvin has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Upbase.
- Amazing Marvin also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Amazing Marvin also covers Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
- Amazing Marvin does not cover calendar and kanban boards, which Upbase does.
Suits: People who want to shape a task manager around their own workflow
Limits worth knowing in Upbase
- The free plan stops at 5 projects and 3 guests; recurring tasks, reminders and custom fields need Premium.
- The pricing page does not show a monthly-billed per-user price, only $10 per user a month at the default view.
- Per-user plans are charged per workspace, so each workspace is upgraded separately.
- API access is listed as in progress.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Upbase?
The alternatives to Upbase in this directory are Todoist, TickTick, Nozbe, Superlist and Amazing Marvin. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Upbase.
Is there a free alternative to Upbase?
Yes. Todoist, TickTick, Nozbe and Superlist have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Upbase alternatives work on Windows?
The Upbase listing does not include a Windows app. Todoist, TickTick, Nozbe and Amazing Marvin list one.
Which Upbase alternatives work on macOS?
The Upbase listing does not include a macOS app. Todoist, TickTick, Nozbe, Superlist and Amazing Marvin list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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