TeuxDeux vs TickTick
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
TeuxDeux
Minimal day-by-day to-do list modeled on a sheet of paper
TickTick
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in
Where they differ
- TeuxDeux starts at $3 per month, billed annually. TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month).
- Only TickTick lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- TeuxDeux also covers Markdown.
- TickTick also covers calendar, kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
At a glance
| TeuxDeux | TickTick | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $3 per month, billed annually | $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month) |
| Free plan | 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. | 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. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial of the web app, no card needed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | TeuxDeux LLC | Appest Inc. |
| Price read from | teuxdeux.com | ticktick.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Who each one suits
TeuxDeux
- People who want a to-do list that works like a paper planner
- Planning day by day without alerts or notifications
- Phone-only users, since the iOS and Android apps are free
TickTick
- People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
- Keeping the same lists on Windows, Mac, Linux, phones and the web
- Students and school staff, who can apply for a discount on Premium
Worth knowing
TeuxDeux
- The web app needs a subscription after the 7-day trial; without one the website reverts to read-only.
- To-dos have no alerts or reminders by design; the only notification is the optional Daily Digest email.
- An internet connection is required to use TeuxDeux.
- Shared lists are read-only for viewers, and the App Store listing is for iPhone only.
TickTick
- The free plan is capped at 9 lists, 99 tasks per list, 5 habits and 1 attachment per day.
- Multiple calendar views, task duration and email reminders are listed as Premium features.
- The pricing page shows Premium only as a $49.99 annual plan; a $4.99 monthly option appears on the App Store listing.
- Location-based reminders are listed as iOS only.
Key features
TeuxDeux
- A list for every day
- To-dos are written on the list for a calendar day and reordered by drag and drop, in a layout meant to feel like a paper to-do list.
- Automatic rollover
- To-dos that are not finished today move to tomorrow's list on their own, so nothing has to be rescheduled by hand.
- Recurring to-dos in plain words
- Adding a phrase such as "every weekday" or "every other week" to the end of a to-do makes it repeat. Recurring to-dos can also be edited and sorted from a sidebar.
- Someday lists
- Undated lists for goals and bucket lists sit below the daily lists and are grouped in tabs. A someday list can be shared through a link, read-only.
- Focus mode
- A single-column view that shows only the current day's list, with a choice of backgrounds and a timer for a work session.
- Daily Digest email
- An optional email with the day's to-dos, sent at a time you choose. Replying to the email adds to-dos to that day's list.
TickTick
- Typed and spoken task capture
- Dates and times are recognized as a task is typed. Voice Capture turns speech into one or more tasks and uses AI to pull out dates and priorities.
- Calendar views
- Yearly, monthly, weekly, multi-day, multi-week and agenda views show tasks alongside subscribed calendars. The free plan has a basic calendar view; Premium lists multiple views.
- Kanban, timeline and matrix
- A list can be shown as a kanban board, as a timeline for tasks that have a duration, or as an Eisenhower matrix that sorts tasks by urgency and importance.
- Pomodoro timer
- Work on a task in 25-minute focus intervals. Statistics report focus time next to completed tasks and habit logs.
- Habit tracker
- Habits are logged and charted in the same app as tasks. The free plan allows 5 habits and Premium allows 299.
- Shared lists
- Share a list with other people and assign tasks to them. The member count is 2 on the free plan and 29 on Premium.
Plans
TeuxDeux
Mobile apps$0
The iOS and Android apps, which the vendor says are free to use without a subscription.
Yearly$3
per month, billed annually
Web app plus mobile apps, with week view, Focus mode, customizable recurring to-dos, custom holidays, search and undo delete.
Monthly$4
per month, billed monthly
The same features as the Yearly plan, paid month to month.
TickTick
Free$0
9 lists with 99 tasks each, list and kanban views, date recognition as you type, task reminders and cross-platform sync.
Premium$49.99
per year
299 lists with 999 tasks each, multiple calendar views, task duration, email reminders, themes and 299 habits.
Ways to pay less
TeuxDeux
- Annual discount
Yearly billing saves 25%
The pricing page lists $3 per month billed annually against $4 billed monthly, which it describes as a 25% saving.
- Education
Discounted rate for students and teachers
The pricing page asks students and teachers to email the support team for a discounted rate. The size of the discount is not published.
TickTick
- Education
25% off Premium for students, faculty and staff
Eligible students, faculty and staff can apply with proof of status for 25% off one year of Premium. TickTick lists the price after the discount as $37.99.
- Annual discount
Annual billing costs about 17% less than monthly
The App Store listing shows Premium at $4.99 monthly or $49.99 annually, so a year paid up front costs about 17% less than 12 monthly payments ($59.88).
