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OpenTodoList

Open-source to-do list and notes app that stores plain files

FreeTo-Do ListsChecked Oct 9, 2026
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What is OpenTodoList?

OpenTodoList is a free, open-source app for todo lists, notes, images and recipes, grouped into libraries. A library is an ordinary folder of files that can stay on one device or sync through Nextcloud, ownCloud, another WebDAV server or Dropbox; the project runs no service of its own and no account is needed for local use. It is available for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows.

OpenTodoList is free to use. See every plan

Good for

  • People who want tasks and notes kept as files they control
  • Nextcloud and ownCloud users on both phone and desktop
  • Shopping lists, household tasks and recipes in one app

Worth knowing

  • There is no hosted sync service: using a library on several devices needs a Nextcloud, ownCloud, WebDAV or Dropbox account, or an outside sync tool.
  • No web version is listed; it runs as an installed app on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows.
  • The AI integration currently covers recipe import only, and an online provider needs the user's own API key, which may carry separate costs.

Key features

Libraries
A library is a container for todo lists, notes, images and recipes, so related items stay together. Each library can be given its own color.
Todo lists, todos and tasks
A todo list holds todos, and each todo can be broken into tasks. Items can have due dates and recurrence, and a schedule view shows what is due across all libraries.
Notes with pages
A note is a text container that can take additional pages, which turns it into a small notebook. Images are separate items with a title and description.
File-based storage
Each library is a normal directory of files on disk, so it can be backed up, inspected, or synced with an outside tool the user already trusts.
Sync through your own storage
Libraries sync through Nextcloud, ownCloud, generic WebDAV servers or Dropbox. Sync is chosen per library, and a local library is never copied to a server.
Recipes with optional AI import
Recipes hold ingredients, steps, notes and yield. An optional AI action turns pasted text or a web page into a recipe, using Apple's on-device model or an OpenAI-compatible provider.

OpenTodoList pricing

Starts at
Free
Free plan
The app is free and open source under the GNU GPL on every platform, with no paid version. The developer accepts optional donations through Buy Me a Coffee and PayPal.
Free trial
None listed
Free$0The complete app for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, with local libraries and sync through the user's own storage.

Read from opentodolist.rpdev.net on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with OpenTodoList before you buy.

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Common questions

Is OpenTodoList free?

Yes. OpenTodoList is free to use. The app is free and open source under the GNU GPL on every platform, with no paid version. The developer accepts optional donations through Buy Me a Coffee and PayPal.

How much does OpenTodoList cost?

OpenTodoList lists one plan. Free: $0. Prices were read from opentodolist.rpdev.net on Oct 9, 2026.

What platforms does OpenTodoList work on?

OpenTodoList is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows.

Is OpenTodoList open source?

Yes. OpenTodoList is open source, according to its own site.

What does OpenTodoList integrate with?

OpenTodoList's listing names Nextcloud, ownCloud, WebDAV and Dropbox. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Who makes OpenTodoList?

OpenTodoList is made by Martin Höher.

What are the alternatives to OpenTodoList?

The closest alternatives to OpenTodoList in our directory are Super Productivity, Tasks.org, jtx Board, Vikunja and Planify. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with OpenTodoList.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.