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ToDoList

Free, open-source task outliner for Windows with Gantt and kanban

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What is ToDoList?

ToDoList by AbstractSpoon is a free, open-source Windows program for breaking work into tasks and nested subtasks. Each task carries detailed attributes such as priority, risk, time estimate and time spent, and the same tasklist can be viewed as a tree, a kanban board, a Gantt chart, a calendar or a mind map. Tasklists are saved as local XML files, and the program is delivered as a zip that runs without an installer.

ToDoList is free to use. See every plan

Good for

  • Windows users who want a free, detailed task outliner
  • People who keep their tasks in local files instead of an online account
  • Planners who want Gantt, kanban and workload views in one program
  • Small teams sharing a tasklist on a network drive

Worth knowing

  • It is a Windows program. The vendor's install notes cover running it on Linux through Wine, not a native Linux build.
  • Sharing works by check-out: only one person can edit a shared tasklist at any given time.
  • The Evidence Board, Logged Time, Mind Map, Week Planner and Word Cloud views need the Visual C++ 2015 runtime and .NET Framework 4.6.2.
  • There is no installer: it is unzipped by hand, and the vendor advises against placing it in Program Files (x86).

Key features

Nested tasks and subtasks
Any task can hold subtasks, which can hold subtasks of their own, so a large project breaks down into smaller steps. Dragging one task onto another makes it a subtask.
Detailed task attributes
Tasks carry priority, risk, time estimate and time spent, percent done, start and due dates, categories, status, version and the people they are allocated to.
Alternative task views
Besides the task tree there are kanban board, Gantt chart, calendar, workload and burndown views, plus plugin views such as Mind Map, Week Planner, Evidence Board and Word Cloud.
Comments and file links
Each task has plain or rich text comments, which can embed images, and a file link field for local or network files, web and email addresses, Outlook folders or other tasks.
Import and export
Tasks import from Microsoft Outlook, GanttProject, FreeMind, MyLifeOrganized or a plain outline, and export to the same applications as well as HTML, CSV and iCalendar.
Portable install and shared tasklists
It ships as a zip that runs from a hard drive, USB stick, network share or synced cloud folder. A check-out system lets a team share one tasklist, one editor at a time.

ToDoList pricing

Starts at
Free
Free plan
The whole program is free and open source: the vendor's GitHub repositories publish the source code and the built download. The Help menu links to an optional PayPal donation.
Free trial
None listed
Free$0The full Windows program with every task view and plugin. The plugin source code carries the Eclipse Public License 1.0.

Read from github.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with ToDoList before you buy.

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Common questions

Is ToDoList free?

Yes. ToDoList is free to use. The whole program is free and open source: the vendor's GitHub repositories publish the source code and the built download. The Help menu links to an optional PayPal donation.

How much does ToDoList cost?

ToDoList lists one plan. Free: $0. Prices were read from github.com on Oct 9, 2026.

What platforms does ToDoList work on?

ToDoList is available on Windows.

Does ToDoList have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. ToDoList is listed for Windows.

Does ToDoList have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. ToDoList is listed for Windows.

Is ToDoList open source?

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

Does ToDoList 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 ToDoList integrate with?

ToDoList's listing names Microsoft Outlook, GanttProject, FreeMind and MyLifeOrganized. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Who makes ToDoList?

ToDoList is made by AbstractSpoon.

What are the alternatives to ToDoList?

The closest alternatives to ToDoList in our directory are MyLifeOrganized, Swift To-Do List, Super Productivity, Todo.txt and Microsoft To Do. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ToDoList.

Sources for this page

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