The Errands Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Errands in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Errands
The Insider’s Guide
Simple open-source to-do app for the GNOME desktop on Linux
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among to-do list apps, read from Errands’s own pages.
Made by Vlad Krupinski (mrvladus) · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Errands’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Errands’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 48 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade
Errands is a free, open-source to-do app for the GNOME desktop on Linux, aimed at people who prefer simplicity. It keeps multiple task lists with tasks and sub-tasks, lets each task carry an accent color, and supports drag and drop and importing .ics files. Tasks can sync with Nextcloud or other CalDAV providers, though the developer says only Nextcloud is known to work well. It is distributed as a Flatpak on Flathub.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Errands, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Anyone with a phone, a Mac or Windows in the mix should look elsewhere.
- 1
Best for a plain task list on the GNOME desktop
Errands is a free, open-source to-do app for the GNOME desktop on Linux, with lists, tasks, sub-tasks, a colour per task and Nextcloud sync.
- 2
It is free
Errands has no paid plan at all. The app is free on Flathub and open source under the MIT license, with no paid version. The developer accepts optional donations, currently in cryptocurrency only.
- 3
It runs on Linux
Linux.
- 4
Multiple task lists
The app supports multiple task lists, so separate areas of work can each have a list of their own.
- 5
Tasks and sub-tasks
Tasks and their sub-tasks can be added, edited, removed and marked as completed.
- 6
Accent color for each task
Each task can be given its own accent color.
- 7
A 2.6 GPA, above 48 of 123
That is against the other to-do list apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Errands is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Errands at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Linux
- Made by
- Vlad Krupinski (mrvladus), since 2023
- Category
- To-Do List Apps
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a plain task list on the GNOME desktop
Errands is a free, open-source to-do app for the GNOME desktop on Linux, with lists, tasks, sub-tasks, a colour per task and Nextcloud sync. That's about the whole app. There are no reminders or repeating tasks on record, it runs on Linux only, other CalDAV providers may not sync, and the latest release is from December 2025. Anyone with a phone, a Mac or Windows in the mix should look elsewhere.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free and open source under the MIT licence, with no paid version and nothing withheld, in a category where the middle plan is $3.99 a month. Donations are optional, and crypto-only at the moment. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free outright on Flathub, the whole app. No paid tier exists, so there's no cap to run into and no upgrade being held over you. |
| Features | D | Lists, tasks, sub-tasks, a colour per task, drag and drop and .ics import, and its own feature list stops there. No reminders and no repeating tasks on record, which is most of what people want a to-do app to do. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record, but there's nothing to set up: install the Flatpak and start typing. The short feature list is why there's so little to learn. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | One operating system. The Flathub Flatpak is the only version the developer supports, so no Windows, Mac, phone or web. It syncs with Nextcloud, and the README warns other CalDAV providers may not work. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Errands is for
- Fits if you run GNOME on Linux and want a short task list on the desktop
- Works for people whose tasks already live in Nextcloud Tasks
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want your list on a phone, as there's no mobile or web app
- Not for you if you use Windows or a Mac, because the Flathub Flatpak is the only supported version
- Too light for anyone who needs reminders or repeating tasks, which its feature list doesn't mention
- Watch out: the README says only Nextcloud is known to sync well, and other CalDAV providers may not work
- Watch out: it has one maintainer, and the latest release, 46.2.10, is dated December 22, 2025
Good to know
Good for
- GNOME users who want a small, native task list
- Nextcloud Tasks users who want a Linux desktop client
- People who prefer a short feature list to a full planner
Worth knowing
- Linux only: the Flatpak on Flathub is the only version the developer supports, with no Windows, macOS or web release.
- For sync, the README says only Nextcloud is known to work well and other CalDAV providers may not work.
- The latest release, 46.2.10, is dated December 22, 2025.
- The GNOME Apps page lists a single maintainer, and donations are accepted in cryptocurrency only.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Errands is free to use.
Donations are optional, and crypto-only at the moment.
Free
$0
The complete app, installed as a Flatpak from Flathub for x86_64 and aarch64 Linux systems.
The free plan
The app is free on Flathub and open source under the MIT license, with no paid version. The developer accepts optional donations, currently in cryptocurrency only.
Read from flathub.org on Oct 9, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Linux
Simple open-source to-do app for the GNOME desktop on Linux. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, tasks.
Lists, tasks, sub-tasks, a colour per task, drag and drop and .ics import, and its own feature list stops there.
- Multiple task lists
- The app supports multiple task lists, so separate areas of work can each have a list of their own.
- Tasks and sub-tasks
- Tasks and their sub-tasks can be added, edited, removed and marked as completed.
- Accent color for each task
- Each task can be given its own accent color.
- Nextcloud and CalDAV sync
- Tasks sync through the python-caldav library with Nextcloud Tasks and other CalDAV providers. The README says only Nextcloud is supported and known to work well.
- Drag and drop and .ics import
- The app supports drag and drop, and tasks can be brought in by importing .ics files.
Where it runs
- Linux
What it works with
- Nextcloud
- CalDAV
Errands is made by Vlad Krupinski (mrvladus), and has been around since 2023.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
48/123
Other to-do list apps it is graded above
Errands's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 48 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 43.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 87 of 123) and worst on features (D, above 0).
Errands has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 124 to-do list apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Errands’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 69 of 123
- AFree plan and trialAbove 87 of 123
- DFeaturesAbove 0 of 123
- BEase of useAbove 56 of 123
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 123
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 99 to-do list apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Errands is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Errands is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
What you could make
- Tasks: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A real app for Linux. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Errands’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Planify, Tasks.org, Zanshin, KomoDo and Super Productivity
The 5 tools Errands is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Planify
Free
Free, open-source task manager for the Linux desktop.
- Planify also covers Markdown, natural-language input and kanban boards.
- 3.4GPA
Tasks.org
Free plan · from $0.99/yr
Open-source Android to-do list with CalDAV and Google Tasks sync.
- Only Tasks.org lists Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- 2.6GPA
Zanshin
Free
- 2.6GPA
KomoDo
Free
- 3.4GPA
Super Productivity
Free
Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer.
- 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.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Errands free?
Yes. Errands is free to use.
How much does Errands cost?
Errands lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Errands work on?
Errands is available on Linux.
Does Errands have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Errands is listed for Linux.
Does Errands have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Errands is listed for Linux.
Is Errands open source?
Yes. Errands is open source, according to its own site.
What does Errands integrate with?
Errands's listing names Nextcloud and CalDAV. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Errands?
Errands is made by Vlad Krupinski (mrvladus). It dates from 2023.
What are the alternatives to Errands?
The closest alternatives to Errands in our directory are Planify, Tasks.org, Zanshin, KomoDo and Super Productivity.
How does Errands compare with other to-do list apps?
Errands's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 48 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 43.
Is Errands good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Errands A for value for money. Errands has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Errands?
Errands is free, so making your own would save you nothing. What you could not make: A real app for Linux.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Errands’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Errands' own pages on 9 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-05-16.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Vlad Krupinski (mrvladus). Prices change, so check apps.gnome.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Errands, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/errands
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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