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Taskwarrior

Free, open-source to-do list manager for the command line

FreeTo-Do ListsChecked Oct 5, 2026
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What is Taskwarrior?

Taskwarrior is a free, open-source program that manages a to-do list from the command line. Tasks are kept in a local SQLite database and handled with commands for adding, filtering, tagging and reporting, and an urgency score ranks what to do next. Syncing between machines is optional and needs a sync server or a cloud storage bucket that you set up yourself.

Taskwarrior is free to use. See every plan

Good for

  • People who work in a terminal and want to manage tasks by typing
  • Keeping task data in a local database, with sync as an option
  • Scripting a personal workflow with hooks and custom fields

Worth knowing

  • The project ships only a command-line program. Graphical, web and mobile front ends are separate community tools.
  • On Windows it runs through the Windows Subsystem for Linux or MSYS2; Cygwin is no longer supported.
  • No hosted sync service is included: you run a TaskChampion sync server or configure a cloud storage bucket yourself.
  • Since version 3.0 the docs warn that file-sync tools such as Syncthing or rsync can corrupt task data and are unsupported.

Key features

Task commands in the terminal
Tasks are added, modified and completed with short task commands, and carry attributes such as project, tags, priority and due date out of more than 20 standard ones.
Filters, reports and contexts
Reports list tasks through filters you combine on the command line. A context is a named filter that stays active, for example to show only work tasks.
Urgency score
Each task gets a numeric urgency score summed from a dozen or more factors such as priority, and the next report sorts tasks by it.
Sync between replicas
The task sync command exchanges changes with a TaskChampion sync server, an AWS or Google Cloud storage bucket, a local file or a git repository.
Hooks and user defined attributes
Hook scripts in any language run at set events in the program, and user defined attributes add your own fields that can be stored, sorted and shown in reports.
JSON import and export
Task data moves in and out through a documented JSON format, which the community tools listed on the project's Tools page build on.

Taskwarrior pricing

Starts at
Free
Free plan
The whole program is free and open source under the MIT license, with no paid edition. The project takes donations through GitHub Sponsors.
Free trial
None listed
Free$0The full command-line program under the MIT license. Sync needs your own server or a cloud storage bucket, which the docs say carries a small cost.

Read from taskwarrior.org on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Taskwarrior before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Works with

  • TaskChampion Sync Server
  • AWS S3
  • Google Cloud Storage

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Common questions

Is Taskwarrior free?

Yes. Taskwarrior is free to use. The whole program is free and open source under the MIT license, with no paid edition. The project takes donations through GitHub Sponsors.

How much does Taskwarrior cost?

Taskwarrior lists one plan. Free: $0. Prices were read from taskwarrior.org on Oct 5, 2026.

What platforms does Taskwarrior work on?

Taskwarrior is available on macOS and Linux.

Does Taskwarrior have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Taskwarrior is listed for macOS and Linux.

Does Taskwarrior have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Taskwarrior is listed for macOS and Linux.

Is Taskwarrior open source?

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

Does Taskwarrior work offline?

Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.

What does Taskwarrior integrate with?

Taskwarrior's listing names TaskChampion Sync Server, AWS S3 and Google Cloud Storage. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Who makes Taskwarrior?

Taskwarrior is made by Gothenburg Bit Factory. It dates from 2006.

What are the alternatives to Taskwarrior?

The closest alternatives to Taskwarrior in our directory are Todo.txt, dstask, topydo, Dooit and Super Productivity. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Taskwarrior.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.