To-Do List Apps
Free to-do list apps
102 of the 124 to-do list apps in this directory are free or have a free plan.
30 have no paid plan at all. The rest pair a free plan with paid ones, and the table says what each free plan includes.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | What is free |
|---|---|---|
| TodoistCross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry | Free plan · from $5/mo | Beginner plan: 5 personal projects, task reminders, list and board layouts, 3 filter views and 1 week of activity history. |
| TickTickTo-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | 9 lists, 99 tasks per list, 5 habits, 2 reminders per task and 1 attachment per day, with list and kanban views, a basic calendar view and sync across devices. |
| Any.doTo-do list and calendar app with separate family and team plans | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Personal plan: tasks and lists, reminders, calendar, daily planner and sync across devices. Recurring tasks, color tags and location reminders are not included. |
| SuperlistTo-do lists that hold tasks and notes together, with AI meeting notes | Free plan · from $5/mo | Up to 5 private and shared lists, up to 5 people in a shared list, unlimited tasks and notes, 25MB uploads and 500MB of storage. |
| Microsoft To DoFree to-do list from Microsoft that syncs with Outlook tasks | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| Google TasksGoogle's to-do list, built into Gmail, Calendar, Chat and Docs | Free plan · from $7/mo | The Android and iOS apps are free and Tasks runs in a browser with a Google Account: lists, subtasks, stars, repeating tasks and reminders. Assigning tasks from Google Docs needs an eligible Workspace plan. |
| Apple RemindersApple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| Remember The MilkLong-running to-do app with one-line task entry and saved searches | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Basic account: web, desktop and mobile apps with sync, email and text reminders, tasks given to others and lists shared with up to 2 people. Completed tasks are archived for only 7 days. |
| ToodledoCustomizable task manager with notes, lists, outlines and habits | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Unlimited tasks, up to 10 folders, recurring tasks, simple alarms, device sync, 1 collaborator, 30 items per list and outline, 5 habits and 1 week of history. |
| NozbeTo-do app for small teams built on projects, tasks and comments | Free plan · from $9/mo | Free with no time limit for 1 space of up to 3 users: 3 active projects with unlimited tasks, 3 project sections, 3 tags, 500MB of storage (10MB per file) and 7 days of completed-task history. |
| Super ProductivityFree, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| Goblin ToolsSmall AI tools that break tasks into steps, free on the web | Free plan · from $0.99 one-time | Every tool is free on the website, and the vendor says existing features will never move behind a paywall. Sync, result history, templates, custom tones and shared lists need Pro; the mobile apps are paid downloads. |
| TeuxDeuxMinimal day-by-day to-do list modeled on a sheet of paper | Free plan · from $3/mo | The iOS and Android apps are free to use. The web app is free only during the 7-day trial; after that the website becomes read-only unless you subscribe. |
| 2DoTask manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | The Android app is a free, non-expiring download. Cloud sync, backups, alert notifications and Markdown notes are a 14-day trial there and need a one-time in-app purchase to keep. |
| ClearGesture-driven list app with no buttons, free on iPhone and Android | Free plan · from $3.99 | Free with no ads: all 10 signature gestures, 9 themes, every icon and font, all 20 sound packs, loot drops, shared lists with real-time collaboration, Spotlight search and iCloud backup. |
| VikunjaOpen-source task manager to self-host or use as a paid cloud | Free plan · from €4/mo | Self-hosting is free under the AGPLv3 with all core features, on a server you maintain, update and back up yourself. Vikunja Cloud has no free plan. |
| Tasks.orgOpen-source Android to-do list with CalDAV and Google Tasks sync | Free plan · from $0.99/yr | Free on Android: unlimited tasks, lists, tags and reminders, recurring tasks, location-based reminders, and sync with Google Tasks and Microsoft To Do. |
| TaskwarriorFree, open-source to-do list manager for the command line | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| Todo.txtPlain-text to-do list format with an open-source command-line tool | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| NirvanaTo-do list app built around the Getting Things Done method | Free plan · from $3/mo | Basic account: unlimited to-dos, up to 5 projects, 3 reference lists and 2 areas, with sync across devices and email capture. It does not expire. |
| EverdoOffline-first GTD task manager sold as a one-time purchase | Free plan · from $39.99 one-time | The full GTD workflow with up to 5 projects and up to 2 areas of responsibility, plus local network sync. No account is needed. |
| MyLifeOrganizedOutline-based task manager that builds a next-actions list | Free plan · from $29.99 | The iOS and Android apps keep most features free: unlimited nested tasks, next actions, context filters, inbox, starred tasks, reminders and templates. |
| CheckvistKeyboard-driven online outliner and task list | Free plan · from $3.9/mo | Free forever: unlimited hierarchical lists, unlimited sharing and collaboration, tasks by email, Markdown, due dates, tags, import and export, browser extensions and the open API. |
| GQueuesTask manager built around Google Workspace and Google Calendar | Free plan · from $3/mo | GQueues Lite: core task management with Google login. It is free and never expires, but leaves out the Google integrations, reminders, search and mobile apps. |
| LunataskEncrypted to-do list with habits, mood tracking, journal and notes | Free plan · from $6/mo | Free forever: 2 areas of life, 7 daily habits and 30 relationships, with automatic prioritization, time blocking, task timers, notes, mood tracker and journaling. |
| PlanifyFree, open-source task manager for the Linux desktop | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| TaskFireTo-do list for Apple devices and the web, formerly Todo Cloud | Free plan · from $2.50/mo | Basic plan: tasks and checklists, one reminder per task, comments and notes, the Quick Menu, syncing and customer support. |
| Priority MatrixEisenhower-matrix task and project manager for teams | Free plan · from $12/mo | Free tier for teams of up to 5 people: 5 projects and 100 open items (250 including finished ones), without Gantt charts or reports. An account drops to it when the trial ends. |
| SingularityAppPlanner with tasks, calendar, habits and a Pomodoro timer | Free plan · from $3.33/mo | Basic plan for a single device: up to 10 projects, 5 sections per project, 3 habits and one reminder per task, with local backups. No sync between devices and no project sharing. |
| LeaderTaskTask manager with a task tree, Kanban boards and a calendar | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Free plan on one device: up to 100 tasks, 10 projects, 3 boards, 3 labels and 3 colors, with the calendar and notifications. No sync, attachments, checklists or recurring tasks. |
| Chaos ControlGTD-style goal and task organizer with an AI assistant | Free plan · from $29/yr | Free to download and use, with up to 100 MB of file storage. Unlimited tasks and projects need Premium or PRO; the site does not publish the free version's task and project limits. |
| AgenToDoGTD task manager for Mac with an AI command bar | Free plan · from $8.99/mo | The whole task manager without AI: every view and shortcut, the calendar, widgets, the command-line tool, iCloud sync and shared projects. The vendor says no account is needed for these. |
| TasksBoardFull-screen kanban board and list sharing for Google Tasks | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Free forever: unlimited tasks and subtasks, the full-screen kanban board, sync with Google Tasks, Gmail and Calendar, the Chrome extension and 5 shared lists. |
| Zoho ToDoTask manager for teams, bundled with Zoho Mail and Workplace | Free plan · from $1/mo | The mobile apps are free downloads, and Zoho points people without a plan to Zoho Mail's Forever Free plan: up to 5 users on one domain, in select data centers. Multiple assignees need a paid plan. |
| ToDoListFree, open-source task outliner for Windows with Gantt and kanban | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| TodoeryPhone to-do list and planner with reminders, widgets and themes | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Most features are free, with advertising: lists, categories, subtasks, alarm reminders, the calendar view and widgets. Advanced repeat settings, some themes and custom ringtones need PRO. |
| To Do List by Splend AppsAndroid task list with widgets, reminders and Google Tasks sync | Free plan · from $2.99 | Free to download and use, with ads: task lists, recurring tasks, notifications, home screen widgets, voice entry and two-way sync with Google Tasks. |
| Tasks: To Do List & RemindersAd-free to-do list and reminder app with color-coded lists | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Free with no ads: lists, sublists, tasks, subtasks, reminders and alarms, widgets and a dark theme, limited to 3 tags. Sync, cloud backup, shared lists and the web app need Premium. |
| MinimaListPared-back to-do list and reminder app for iPhone and iPad | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Free to download and use. The App Store listing says Premium gives full access to premium features, but does not say which features those are. |
| Do!Simple to-do list with themes, sounds and a double-tap check-off | Free plan · from $20.00 one-time | The whole app is free with ads: tasks, groups, repeats, reminders, widgets, themes, fonts, sounds, sync and backups. Paying only removes the advertising. |
| Lists To doFree checklist and to-do list app for iPhone and iPad | Free plan · from $1.99 | The app itself is free: lists, checkable items, reminders, iCloud sync, sharing, statistics and search. The one in-app purchase adds theme colors and stickers. |
| Smart TasksColor-coded to-do list and weekly planner for Apple devices | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Free with no account: tasks, color-coded categories, the Next 7 Days view, widgets, calendar events, Siri and Shortcuts. Reminders, routines, notes, iCloud sync and unlimited categories need Smart Tasks+. |
| todo mateTo-do list with routines, a focus timer, a diary and a friend feed | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Free to download with lists, tasks, routines, the timer, the diary and reminders. Both store listings flag advertising in the app, and neither states a limit on the free version. |
| WaterDoGamified to-do list where tasks become water balls to pop | Free plan · from $0.99/mo | Free to download. The store listings say the app offers free features alongside a premium version, but do not state which features need a membership. |
| tududiOpen-source task and life organizer to self-host or use hosted | Free plan · from €5/mo | Self-hosting is free under the MIT license with the full feature set and no seat limits, on a server you run, update and back up yourself. tududi Cloud has no free plan. |
| DonetickOpen-source task and chore manager for households and groups | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Donetick Cloud has a free Basic plan without ads, and the self-hosted software is free under the AGPLv3. The app lists notifications, real-time updates, API tokens, webhooks and file uploads as Plus features. |
| MindwtrFree, open-source GTD task manager for desktop and mobile | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| TracksFree, self-hosted web app for Getting Things Done | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| myTinyTodoSmall open-source to-do list script for your own web server | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| TaskTroveSelf-hosted task manager with list, kanban and calendar views | Free plan · from $129 one-time | Free (Self-hosted): unlimited tasks, projects and tags, natural-language quick add, list, kanban and calendar views, recurring tasks, a focus timer and API access. Collaboration and mobile apps are Pro. |
| HamsterBase TasksOpen-source, local-first task manager with encrypted sync | Free plan · from $20/yr | Unlimited tasks with web and mobile app access. The vendor says all core features are free and only cloud sync is paid; a self-hosted sync server is also free. |
| sleekFree, open-source todo.txt manager for Windows, macOS and Linux | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| ErrandsSimple open-source to-do app for the GNOME desktop on Linux | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| ZanshinKDE desktop task manager built around Getting Things Done | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| KanriOffline kanban board app for Windows, macOS and Linux | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| BrisqiOffline-first personal kanban app with one-time licenses | Free plan · from $29.99 one-time | Free desktop version with 2 boards, 5 lists per board and 5 labels, stored locally. No card is asked for, and giving an email address at download is optional. |
| jtx BoardAndroid app for journals, notes and tasks with CalDAV sync | Free plan · from $0.99 | The standard version on Google Play is free for journals, notes and tasks kept on the device. The open-source edition on F-Droid is also free and shows a donations page in place of the in-app purchase. |
| OpenTodoListOpen-source to-do list and notes app that stores plain files | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| DooitTerminal to-do manager configured with a Python file | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| beorgPlain-text task manager for iPhone and iPad using Org mode files | Free plan · from $0.99 | Core features are free: unlimited Org mode files, tasks, weekly agenda, search, subtasks, Scheme scripting, 2 task templates, and sync through iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV or a folder provider. |
| Focus MatrixEisenhower matrix task manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Free to download and use with no time limit: matrix and list views, due dates, reminders, recurring tasks, tags, filters, reports and password protection. Sync and integrations need Pro. |
| EisenhowerEisenhower Matrix to-do app for the web and iPhone | Free plan · from $2.99 one-time | Ike plan: the matrix, Focus Mode timer, calendar scheduling, delegation by email, keyboard shortcuts, backup and sync, and up to 10 completed tasks of history per quadrant. It shows ads. |
| 4.DoEisenhower Matrix task manager for Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | The app is free to download and use. The App Store listing says a Premium upgrade gives full access to all features, without listing which ones the free version leaves out. |
| TasksTask manager with custom workflows and boards for Apple devices | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Free tier for everyday task capture and organizing projects across Apple devices. Custom workflows, advanced fields, Smart Lists, automation and project sharing need Tasks Plus. |
| Finale To DoTask manager and habit tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Core task, habit, focus and notes features are free with no ads. Repeating tasks, iCloud sync, unlimited habits, shared lists and unlimited notifications per task need Finale Pro. |
| Task FlowTask manager with list and board projects for Apple devices | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Up to five projects, unlimited tasks, one attachment upload per day and iCloud sync, with My Task Flow, list and board layouts, widgets, subtasks and the focus timer. |
| DoneitKanban task manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Up to 2 categories, unlimited tasks and subtasks, list, grid and basic board views, reminders, widgets, iCloud sync and sync with the Reminders app. |
| NoteCircleWeekly to-do planner with routines and checklists for iOS | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Free to download and use. The App Store listing says NoteCircle Premium unlocks advanced features but does not itemize which ones. |
| TappskTo-do list, habit tracker and reminders on one screen for iOS | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Free to download with a capped number of recurring tasks, reminders and habits and no task sharing; the listing does not state the exact limits. |
| Do.ListFree iPhone to-do app built on Today, Tomorrow and Later lists | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| To Do List - Reminders & TasksSimple reminder and to-do app with a calendar view for Apple devices | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Free version with no ads, tracking or sign-up: lists, reminders, a calendar view, widgets and custom colors and icons. iCloud sync, notes on reminders and repeating reminders need Premium. |
| Aida ReminderRecurring reminders and alarms with voice or music for iPhone | Free plan · from $2.99 one-time | The free version allows only 1 hourly, daily and weekly reminder. Unlimited reminders need the Full Version in-app purchase. |
| BZ ReminderReminder and to-do list app for Android and iPhone | Free plan · from $4.49 | Free to download on Google Play and the App Store; Google Play marks the Android app as containing ads. The vendor's terms describe a free service and a paid PRO service without listing what PRO adds. |
| COL ReminderReminder app for Android with call, parking and location alerts | Free plan · from $0.99 | The Android app is free to use. A donation unlocks location-based reminders, the active-reminders widget, more repeat options and reminder priorities, and the web interface needs a subscription. |
| RecurrenceRepeating-task tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with history | Free plan · from $7.99/yr | Free download limited to five tasks. Premium removes the limit. |
| OneTaskFree task app that syncs Google, Outlook and CalDAV task lists | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| WeDoShared to-do lists for families, couples and small teams | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Free app with ads: real-time shared lists, category tabs, notifications, reminders and theme colors. Widgets, pinned tasks and pre-reminders are Premium only. |
| ChecklistChecklist app with templates, guided runs and routines | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | The apps are free to download and use, with Plus and Family subscriptions as in-app purchases. The store listings do not say where the free version stops. |
| CheckliWeb checklist maker for recurring processes and shared runs | Free plan · from $29/mo | Up to 2 checklists with tasks, sections, folders, processes and a read-only share link. No credit card needed to begin. |
| FlaskFree browser to-do lists shared by URL, with no sign-up | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| CheckYourListReusable checklists for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Up to 2 checklists with unlimited items. Unlimited checklists, widgets, daily reminders and more customization need Pro. |
| My TasksOffline-first tasks, notes, lists and calendar for phones | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | The core app is free with no ads: unlimited tasks, subtasks, notes, checklists, calendar events, reminders, recurring tasks, widgets and themes. |
| DGT GTDFree Android to-do list built for Getting Things Done | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| PlannduOffline task planner with priorities, statuses and templates | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Tasks and notes, priorities, statuses, color-coded tasks, reminders, drag and drop, 1 color theme and 3 templates. Repeating reminders and task groups are Premium. |
| SplittiAI task manager that breaks goals into small steps | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Starter plan: 20 AI interactions and 5 ultra smart decompositions per week, AI chat, Pomodoro timer, Eisenhower matrix, mind map tree, 1 meditation practice and 1 focus sound. |
| YataGTD task manager and calendar planner for Apple devices | Free plan · from $2.00/mo | The app is a free download. Neither the App Store listing nor the website says which features the Monthly, Yearly and Lifetime in-app purchases unlock. |
| TaskaEisenhower Matrix to-do app with a focus timer and calendar log | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | The app is a free download and the vendor's terms call it a freemium service. The App Store listing does not say which features need a membership. |
| Things To DoFree to-do, shopping and packing list app for Apple devices | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| ListberryPaper-style daily planner with a to-do list for every day | Free plan · from $0.99/mo | All core features with up to 12 tasks per day and 3 PDF exports, plus progress tracking, highlighting and bold text, and no ads. |
| todo.vuTask management with built-in time tracking and client billing | Free plan · from $9/mo | Solo Free: one staff user with tasks, time tracking, billing, reports, unlimited clients and projects, client log-ins and 1GB of storage. No credit card required. |
| KomoDoKDE to-do manager for Linux that works on todo.txt files | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| CfaitOffline-first CalDAV task manager for terminal, desktop and Android | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| Reminders: Todo List & NotesPrivate to-do list and reminders app with a calendar view | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Free: no adverts, unlimited lists, tasks and tags, reminders and alarms, home screen widgets, custom filters, themes and a manual local backup. |
| Tasks.mdSelf-hosted kanban board that stores cards as Markdown files | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| SnaptickFree, open-source Android daily planner with a pomodoro timer | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| topydoConsole todo.txt manager with dependencies and recurring tasks | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| dstaskTerminal task tracker with git sync and a markdown note per task | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| NudgeRecurring daily reminder alarms for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | The free version creates repeating reminders with sounds, colors and icons and is supported by ads. iCloud sync and the extra icons and sounds need Pro. |
| Reminder NotificationsRecurring reminders by quiet notification for iPhone and iPad | Free plan · from $0.99 | Free to download with recurring reminders, a Home Screen widget and iCloud sync. The App Store listing says the app contains advertising, and the vendor's page says there are no subscriptions. |
| ToDo: Simple ToDo ListFree, ad-free single to-do list for iPhone, iPad and Android | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| DonaBack-to-basics web to-do list with customizable lists and themes | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| Reminders MenuBarOpen-source macOS menu bar app for Apple Reminders | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
Common questions
Which to-do list apps are free?
102 of the 124 to-do list apps in this directory are free or have a free plan. They are Todoist, TickTick, Any.do, Superlist, Microsoft To Do, Google Tasks, Apple Reminders, Remember The Milk, Toodledo, Nozbe, Super Productivity, Goblin Tools, TeuxDeux, 2Do, Clear and 87 more.
Which to-do list apps are free with no paid plan?
Microsoft To Do, Apple Reminders, Super Productivity, Taskwarrior, Todo.txt, Planify, ToDoList, Mindwtr, Tracks, myTinyTodo, sleek, Errands, Zanshin, Kanri, OpenTodoList and 15 more have no paid plan. The others on this page limit the free plan and sell paid ones.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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