The KomoDo Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about KomoDo 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.
KomoDo
The Insider’s Guide
KDE to-do manager for Linux that works on todo.txt files
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among to-do list apps, read from KomoDo’s own pages.
Made by KDE · 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 KomoDo’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on KomoDo’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
KomoDo is a free KDE application for Linux that manages to-do lists stored as todo.txt files. It reads any file that follows the todo.txt specification and shows each line as a task card that can be added, edited, deleted, filtered and searched. A built-in help section explains the todo.txt format, and the source code is published under the GPL-2.0-or-later license.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about KomoDo, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Open, edit, filter and search is the whole feature list, with no sync, reminders or phone app mentioned.
- 1
Best for todo.txt lists on the KDE desktop
KomoDo is a free KDE app for Linux that shows a todo.txt file as task cards, so your list stays a plain-text file you control.
- 2
It is free
KomoDo has no paid plan at all. KomoDo is free, open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later license with no paid plans. KDE accepts donations.
- 3
It runs on Linux
Linux.
- 4
Works on todo.txt files
KomoDo opens any file that follows the todo.txt specification and can create new ones, so a list stays in a plain-text format that other todo.txt tools read.
- 5
Tasks shown as cards
A line with a priority, a date, a +project, an @context and tags such as due: is parsed and shown as a card, not as raw text.
- 6
Add, edit and delete tasks
Tasks are added, changed and removed from within the app, which works directly on the todo.txt file.
- 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
KomoDo is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
KomoDo at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Linux
- Made by
- KDE, since 2025
- Category
- To-Do List Apps
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for todo.txt lists on the KDE desktop
KomoDo is a free KDE app for Linux that shows a todo.txt file as task cards, so your list stays a plain-text file you control. Open, edit, filter and search is the whole feature list, with no sync, reminders or phone app mentioned. It runs on Linux only, there's todo.txt syntax to learn, and version 1.0.0 only came out in August 2025.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | A free program you install from Flathub or your distribution, open source under the GPL, with no paid tier anywhere. Rivals in this category want $2.42 to $5.00 a month for a list; KDE just takes donations if you feel like it. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free outright, with nothing held back and nothing to upgrade to. Install it from Flathub, Discover or your distribution's package manager and that's the whole product. |
| Features | C | It does the basics: open or create a todo.txt file, see each line as a card with its priority, project and context, then add, edit, filter and search. The listing names what's absent, and it's a lot: no sync, no reminders, no phone app. Version 1.0.0 is from August 2025. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record, and there's a format to learn: priorities, +project, @context and due: tags are todo.txt's syntax, not the app's. It ships a help section explaining the syntax. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | One operating system, and the desktop half of it: KDE on Linux, by Flathub or a distribution package. No phone app, no web version, no integrations. Other todo.txt tools can read the same file, which is the only way out. |
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 KomoDo is for
- Fits if you run KDE Plasma and already keep your tasks in a todo.txt file
- Works for people who want their list in a plain-text file they control
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want your tasks on your phone, as there's no mobile app and no sync on its feature list
- Not for you if you use Windows or a Mac, because it's Linux only
- Too light for anyone who needs reminders, which its feature list doesn't mention
- Watch out: it's young, with version 1.0.0 released on 2025-08-01, and has no integrations
Good to know
Good for
- Linux and KDE Plasma users who keep tasks in todo.txt
- People who want their list in a plain-text file they control
- Newcomers to todo.txt who want the format explained in the app
Worth knowing
- Linux only: the KDE page offers installation through Linux app stores, distribution packages and Flathub, which marks it as desktop only.
- The feature list covers opening, editing, filtering and searching todo.txt files; it mentions no sync, reminders or mobile app.
- The project is young: version 1.0.0 was released on 2025-08-01.
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
KomoDo is free to use.
A free program you install from Flathub or your distribution, open source under the GPL, with no paid tier anywhere.
Free
$0
The whole application, installed from Flathub, a Linux app store such as Discover or a distribution's package manager.
The free plan
KomoDo is free, open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later license with no paid plans. KDE accepts donations.
Read from apps.kde.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
KDE to-do manager for Linux that works on todo.txt files. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, local-first, tasks.
The listing names what's absent, and it's a lot: no sync, no reminders, no phone app.
- Works on todo.txt files
- KomoDo opens any file that follows the todo.txt specification and can create new ones, so a list stays in a plain-text format that other todo.txt tools read.
- Tasks shown as cards
- A line with a priority, a date, a +project, an @context and tags such as due: is parsed and shown as a card, not as raw text.
- Add, edit and delete tasks
- Tasks are added, changed and removed from within the app, which works directly on the todo.txt file.
- Filter and search
- The task list can be filtered and searched. Version 1.5.0 sped up search and fixed loading of a saved filter.
- Built-in todo.txt help
- A help section inside the app explains the todo.txt specification, which the project says makes it suitable for newcomers to the format.
- Inline links and launch arguments
- Version 1.6.0 added Markdown-style inline links in tasks, and version 1.5.0 added arguments for starting the app from the command line.
Where it runs
- Linux
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
KomoDo is made by KDE, and has been around since 2025.
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
KomoDo'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 platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
KomoDo 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. KomoDo’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 69 of 123
- AFree plan and trialAbove 87 of 123
- CFeaturesAbove 8 of 123
- CEase of useAbove 10 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. KomoDo 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
KomoDo 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. KomoDo’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
sleek, Todo.txt, Zanshin, Errands and topydo
The 5 tools KomoDo is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
sleek
Free
Free, open-source todo.txt manager for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Only sleek lists macOS and Windows apps.
- sleek also covers Markdown and natural-language input.
- 2.6GPA
Todo.txt
Free
Plain-text to-do list format with an open-source command-line tool.
- Only Todo.txt lists macOS and Windows apps.
- 2.6GPA
Zanshin
Free
- 2.6GPA
Errands
Free
- 2.6GPA
topydo
Free
Console todo.txt manager with dependencies and recurring tasks.
- Only topydo lists macOS and Windows apps.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
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 KomoDo free?
Yes. KomoDo is free to use.
How much does KomoDo cost?
KomoDo lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does KomoDo work on?
KomoDo is available on Linux.
Does KomoDo have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. KomoDo is listed for Linux.
Does KomoDo have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. KomoDo is listed for Linux.
Is KomoDo open source?
Yes. KomoDo is open source, according to its own site.
Who makes KomoDo?
KomoDo is made by KDE. It dates from 2025.
What are the alternatives to KomoDo?
The closest alternatives to KomoDo in our directory are sleek, Todo.txt, Zanshin, Errands and topydo.
How does KomoDo compare with other to-do list apps?
KomoDo's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 48 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 43.
Is KomoDo good value for money?
ToolGPA grades KomoDo A for value for money. KomoDo has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of KomoDo?
KomoDo 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 KomoDo’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 KDE's own pages on 9 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-05-20.
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 KDE. Prices change, so check apps.kde.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
- KomoDo, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/komodo
- 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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- To-Do List Apps Insider's GuideEvery one of the 124 to-do list apps we grade, compared
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- Microsoft To Do Insider's GuideFree to-do list from Microsoft that syncs with Outlook tasks3.6 GPA
- Google Tasks Insider's GuideGoogle's to-do list, built into Gmail, Calendar, Chat and Docs3.4 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what KomoDo’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. KomoDo is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by KDE. Prices and plans change: check apps.kde.org before you buy.