The Orgzly Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Orgzly 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.
Orgzly
The Insider’s Guide
Free Android outliner for notes and to-do lists in Org files
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among to-do list apps, read from Orgzly’s own pages.
Made by Orgzly LLC · checked Nov 12, 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 Orgzly’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Orgzly’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 98 of the 133 other to-do list apps we grade
Orgzly is an Android outliner for notes and to-do lists, stored as plain-text files in the Org mode format. Notebooks sync manually with Dropbox, a WebDAV server or a folder on the device. It is free and its source code is on GitHub.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Orgzly, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It runs on Android only and syncing is manual, so you will do some of the work yourself.
- 1
Best for Org-mode notes and to-dos on Android
Orgzly is a free, open-source Android app for outlines and to-dos kept in Org files.
- 2
It is free
Orgzly has no paid plan at all. The documentation's FAQ says Orgzly is free.
- 3
It runs on Android
Android.
- 4
Org mode notebooks
Notes and tasks are saved as Org-format text files, so they can also be opened in other Org-aware tools.
- 5
Search expressions
Query by state, tag, priority, notebook, and scheduled, deadline, event, closed or created dates, with AND, OR and NOT.
- 6
Agenda view
Add an agenda term to a query to group results by day over a chosen number of days.
- 7
A 2.8 GPA, above 98 of 133
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
Orgzly is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Orgzly at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Android
- Made by
- Orgzly LLC
- Category
- To-Do List Apps
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for Org-mode notes and to-dos on Android
Orgzly is a free, open-source Android app for outlines and to-dos kept in Org files. It runs on Android only and syncing is manual, so you will do some of the work yourself.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free and open source, with the whole app free, against a to-do middle of $3.99 a month. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free outright, with no paid plans and no caps on record. |
| Features | C | Notebooks, search, agenda and links do the job, but sync is manual and conflicts cannot be merged in the app. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You need to know Org files and set up a sync folder first. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Android only; the FAQ answers 'Not yet' on an iOS version, and no web or desktop app is listed. |
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 Orgzly is for
- Fits if you already keep your notes and to-dos in Org files
- Works for Android users who sync through a folder or Git
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you use an iPhone or Mac, as it is Android only
- Watch out: sync is manual, and deleting a remote notebook is not yet detected
- Watch out: Dropbox sync is only in the Google Play version, not F-Droid
- Skip it if you want a teams or sharing feature, as none is described
Good to know
Good for
- Org mode users who want their files on an Android phone
- People who want plain-text notes they fully own
- Anyone wanting a free, open-source Android task outliner
Worth knowing
- Android only: the FAQ answers "Not yet" on an iOS version, and no web or desktop app is listed.
- Sync is manual, and the docs say deleting a remote notebook is not yet detected.
- Dropbox sync is available only in the Google Play version, not the F-Droid build.
- Conflicts between local and remote notebooks cannot be merged inside the app.
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
Orgzly is free to use.
Free outright, with no paid plans and no caps on record.
Free
$0
The whole app; the source is on GitHub under the GPL.
The free plan
The documentation's FAQ says Orgzly is free.
Read from orgzly.com on Nov 12, 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: Android
Free Android outliner for notes and to-do lists in Org files. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, notes, tasks.
Notebooks, search, agenda and links do the job, but sync is manual and conflicts cannot be merged in the app.
- Org mode notebooks
- Notes and tasks are saved as Org-format text files, so they can also be opened in other Org-aware tools.
- Search expressions
- Query by state, tag, priority, notebook, and scheduled, deadline, event, closed or created dates, with AND, OR and NOT.
- Agenda view
- Add an agenda term to a query to group results by day over a chosen number of days.
- Sync options
- Sync notebooks with Dropbox, a WebDAV server such as Nextcloud, or a directory on the device. Sync is started by hand.
- Links between items
- Links can point to web pages, email, phone numbers, map locations, files, other notes and notebooks.
- Swipe actions
- In search results, swipe to set a start time, cycle TODO and DONE states, or jump to the note's notebook.
Where it runs
- Android
What it works with
- Dropbox
- WebDAV
- Nextcloud
Orgzly is made by Orgzly LLC.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
98/133
Other to-do list apps it is graded above
Orgzly's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 98 of the 133 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 11.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 93 of 133) and worst on features (C, above 8).
Orgzly has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 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 134 to-do list apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Orgzly’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 73 of 133
- AFree plan and trialAbove 93 of 133
- CFeaturesAbove 8 of 133
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 133
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 19 of 133
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 106 to-do list apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Orgzly 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
Orgzly is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 98 of the 133 other to-do list apps we grade.
What you could make
- Tasks and notes: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A real app for Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Orgzly’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
beorg, Tasks.org, Taskwarrior, Todo.txt and jtx Board
The 5 tools Orgzly is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.2GPA
beorg
Free plan · from $0.99
Plain-text task manager for iPhone and iPad using Org mode files.
- Only Orgzly lists an Android app.
- Only beorg lists an iOS app.
- Orgzly is open source, according to its own site.
- 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 macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Orgzly also covers notes.
- 2.8GPA
Taskwarrior
Free
Free, open-source to-do list manager for the command line.
- Only Orgzly lists an Android app.
- Only Taskwarrior lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Orgzly also covers notes.
- 2.6GPA
Todo.txt
Free
Plain-text to-do list format with an open-source command-line tool.
- Only Orgzly lists an Android app.
- Only Todo.txt lists macOS, Linux and Windows apps.
- Orgzly also covers notes.
- 2.6GPA
jtx Board
Free plan · from $0.99
Android app for journals, notes and tasks with CalDAV sync.
- jtx Board also covers daily notes.
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 Orgzly free?
Yes. Orgzly is free to use.
How much does Orgzly cost?
Orgzly lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Orgzly work on?
Orgzly is available on Android.
Does Orgzly have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Orgzly is listed for Android.
Does Orgzly have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Orgzly is listed for Android.
Is Orgzly open source?
Yes. Orgzly is open source, according to its own site.
What does Orgzly integrate with?
Orgzly's listing names Dropbox, WebDAV and Nextcloud. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Orgzly?
Orgzly is made by Orgzly LLC.
What are the alternatives to Orgzly?
The closest alternatives to Orgzly in our directory are beorg, Tasks.org, Taskwarrior, Todo.txt and jtx Board.
How does Orgzly compare with other to-do list apps?
Orgzly's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 98 of the 133 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 11.
Is Orgzly good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Orgzly A for value for money. Orgzly has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Orgzly?
Orgzly is free, so making your own would save you nothing. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 98 of the 133 other to-do list apps we grade.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Orgzly’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Orgzly's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
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 Orgzly LLC. Prices change, so check orgzly.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 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.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Orgzly, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/orgzly
- 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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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Orgzly’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. Orgzly is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Orgzly LLC. Prices and plans change: check orgzly.com before you buy.