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Yata alternatives
Yata compared with 5 alternatives: OmniFocus, Things 3, Nirvana, Everdo and Firetask.
Yata has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.00 per month. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| YataThis tool | Free plan · from $2.00/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| OmniFocus | Free trial · from $74.99 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Nirvana | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Everdo | Free plan · from $39.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Firetask | Free trial · from $24.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Yata
- Free trial · from $74.99 one-time
OmniFocus
Project-based task manager for Apple devices, with a web companion
- OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription. Yata starts at $2.00 per month.
- Yata has a free plan. OmniFocus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Yata also covers natural-language input and time blocking.
Suits: People managing many projects on Apple devices
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
Things 3
Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase
- Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately. Yata starts at $2.00 per month.
- Yata has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown.
- Yata also covers time blocking.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Nirvana
To-do list app built around the Getting Things Done method
- Nirvana starts at $3 per month, billed annually ($36/year). Yata starts at $2.00 per month.
- Only Nirvana lists a web app.
- Only Nirvana lists Windows and Android apps.
- Yata can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Yata also covers natural-language input, time blocking and calendar.
Suits: People who follow Getting Things Done and want its lists ready-made
- Free plan · from $39.99 one-time
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. Yata starts at $2.00 per month.
- Only Everdo lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Everdo lists a browser extension.
- Everdo is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Yata also covers natural-language input, time blocking and calendar.
Suits: GTD followers who want projects, contexts and next actions built in
- Free trial · from $24.99/yr
Firetask
GTD task manager with kanban boards for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Firetask starts at $24.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store). Yata starts at $2.00 per month.
- Yata has a free plan. Firetask does not, though it has a free trial.
- Yata can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Firetask also covers templates, kanban boards and Pomodoro timer.
- Yata also covers natural-language input and time blocking.
Suits: People who follow GTD on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Limits worth knowing in Yata
- Apple devices only: the App Store lists iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision and Apple Watch, and there is no Android, Windows or web version.
- Neither the website nor the App Store listing says which features need the Monthly, Yearly or Lifetime purchase.
- It requires iOS 17, iPadOS 17 or macOS 14 or later, and Planning Mode is not available on macOS.
- English is the only language on the App Store listing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Yata?
The alternatives to Yata in this directory are OmniFocus, Things 3, Nirvana, Everdo and Firetask. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Yata.
Is there a free alternative to Yata?
Yes. Nirvana and Everdo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Yata alternatives work on Windows?
The Yata listing does not include a Windows app. Nirvana and Everdo list one.
Which Yata alternatives work on Linux?
The Yata listing does not include a Linux app. Everdo lists 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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