beorg vs Todo.txt
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
beorg
Plain-text task manager for iPhone and iPad using Org mode files
Todo.txt
Plain-text to-do list format with an open-source command-line tool
Where they differ
- beorg starts at $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium. Todo.txt is free.
- Only beorg lists an iOS app.
- Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
- Todo.txt is open source, according to its own site.
- beorg also covers notes and templates.
At a glance
| beorg | Todo.txt | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium | Free |
| Free plan | 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. | The todo.sh script and the todo.txt format are free and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0, with no paid version. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial of beorg Premium | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Apps On The Move Limited | Gina Trapani and the Todo.txt community |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | github.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
beorg
- Emacs Org mode users who want their files on iPhone and iPad
- People who want tasks kept in plain text files they control
- Choosing where data is stored: iCloud, Dropbox or WebDAV
Todo.txt
- People who want their task list in a file they fully control
- Command-line users who add and complete tasks from a shell
- Using several apps and editors against one shared text file
Worth knowing
beorg
- It is offered for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch only. On a computer the files are edited in another Org mode editor such as Emacs, and the vendor points Android users to Orgzly.
- Encryption, Box sync, saved searches, task timers, properties and UI themes are paid extensions, and the free version allows 2 task templates.
- Premium is a subscription, $1.49 monthly or $9.99 annually on the US App Store; single extensions are separate in-app purchases.
Todo.txt
- The official tool is a command-line script. The project's own Android and iOS apps were archived on GitHub in December 2020.
- The core format covers priority, dates, projects and contexts only. Due dates and other fields rely on key:value conventions set by each tool.
- No sync is built in; the README suggests placing the todo.txt directory on a cloud drive.
- On Windows the script is listed as tested under Cygwin, and the README gives install steps only for macOS and Linux.
Key features
beorg
- Plain-text Org mode files
- Tasks, projects and notes are saved as plain text in Org mode syntax, so the files can be viewed and edited in Emacs and other editors on macOS, Windows and Linux.
- Sync through storage you choose
- Files sync through iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV or a folder from another file provider app. Box sync is a paid extension.
- Weekly agenda and notifications
- A weekly agenda shows scheduled items and deadlines next to events from iOS calendars, and notifications warn of upcoming items. The agenda is also available on Apple Watch.
- Tasks and outliner
- Tasks take custom states, priorities, tags, notes, and scheduled, deadline and repeating dates. The outliner folds sections, rearranges items and supports subtasks.
- Quick capture
- New tasks go to an inbox or straight to a file, and the share extension adds text and links from other apps to the inbox.
- Scripting, PDF export and backups
- A built-in Scheme scripting language creates custom task filters and customizes the editor. Outlines export to PDF, and the app keeps up to 7 days of file backups.
Todo.txt
- One task per line of plain text
- A todo.txt file holds a single task on each line, so it can be read, searched, sorted and edited in any text editor on any operating system.
- Priorities, projects and contexts
- A leading (A) to (Z) sets priority, and +Project and @context markers can sit anywhere in the line. Tools may add key:value pairs such as due:2010-01-02.
- todo.sh command-line script
- Actions such as add, do, pri, append and replace change the file from a shell, and list shows the tasks matching your terms sorted by priority.
- Archiving and reports
- The archive action moves completed tasks from todo.txt to done.txt, and report records the number of open and done tasks in report.txt.
- Add-ons and custom actions
- The script loads custom actions from an actions directory, and the project wiki keeps a directory of add-ons and filters written by community members.
- Community apps and editor plugins
- The project site lists community-built apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and the web, plus editor plugins, that all read the same file.
Plans
beorg
Free$0
Unlimited files, tasks, weekly agenda, search, 2 task templates, and iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV or folder sync.
Individual extensions$0.99 - $2.99
per extension, in-app purchase; period not labelled
Extensions bought one at a time. The US App Store lists Dark Mode at $0.99, Properties at $1.99, and Saved Searches, Templates and Task Timers at $2.99 each.
beorg Premium - Monthly$1.49
per month
Unlocks every extension, including encryption, Box sync, saved searches, task timers, properties, UI themes and unlimited task templates.
beorg Premium - Annual$9.99
per year
The same Premium subscription with every extension unlocked, billed once a year.
Todo.txt
Free$0
The full todo.sh command-line script and the open todo.txt format, under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
Ways to pay less
beorg
- Annual discount
Annual Premium costs about 44% less
The US App Store lists beorg Premium at $1.49 monthly or $9.99 annually, so a year on the annual plan costs about 44% less than twelve monthly payments.
Todo.txt
No public discounts listed.
