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Zanshin alternatives
Zanshin compared with 5 alternatives: KomoDo, Planify, Errands, Everdo and Super Productivity.
Zanshin is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from Zanshin
- Free
KomoDo
KDE to-do manager for Linux that works on todo.txt files
- KomoDo is free. Zanshin is free.
Suits: Linux and KDE Plasma users who keep tasks in todo.txt
- Free
Planify
Free, open-source task manager for the Linux desktop
- Planify is free. Zanshin is free.
- Planify also covers Markdown, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: Linux users who want a native GTK task manager
- Free
Errands
Simple open-source to-do app for the GNOME desktop on Linux
- Errands is free. Zanshin is free.
Suits: GNOME users who want a small, native task list
- 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. Zanshin is free.
- Only Everdo lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Everdo lists a browser extension.
- Everdo is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Everdo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: GTD followers who want projects, contexts and next actions built in
- Free
Super Productivity
Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer
- Super Productivity is free. Zanshin is free.
- Only Super Productivity lists a web app.
- Only Super Productivity lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Super Productivity also covers kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and time tracking.
Suits: Developers who plan their day from Jira, GitHub or GitLab issues
Limits worth knowing in Zanshin
- KDE's app listing offers it for Linux only. The project's install page says there is no Mac version and that the team never tested the Windows build.
- The project pages list no mobile or web app.
- It depends on Akonadi and other KDE libraries, and the KMail, KOrganizer and KRunner features need those KDE applications.
- The project site's last announcement is version 0.5.71 from January 2020; later versions arrive with KDE's regular app releases, most recently 26.08.2 on October 8, 2026.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Zanshin?
The alternatives to Zanshin in this directory are KomoDo, Planify, Errands, Everdo and Super Productivity. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Zanshin.
Is there a free alternative to Zanshin?
Yes. KomoDo, Planify, Errands and Super Productivity are free to use. Everdo has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Zanshin alternatives work on Windows?
The Zanshin listing does not include a Windows app. Everdo and Super Productivity list one.
Which Zanshin alternatives work on macOS?
The Zanshin listing does not include a macOS app. Everdo and Super Productivity 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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