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Top To-do Lists & Task Managers like Amazing Marvin

The most popular alternative to Amazing Marvin is Todoist, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Amazing Marvin are Sunsama, TickTick, Things 3, and OmniFocus.

Most alternatives to Amazing Marvin are in the To-do Lists & Task Managers category, compared here by price, platform and features.

Amazing Marvin alternatives
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  1. Todoist is a task manager by Doist that captures tasks quickly with natural language dates, such as every Monday at 9am, and organizes them into projects, sections, labels and filters. It runs on almost every platform, offers list, board and calendar layouts, supports shared projects for small teams and integrates with calendars, email and many other apps.

    12 Todoist alternatives

    Pros

    • Fast natural language capture for dates and recurring tasks
    • Runs on almost every platform with reliable sync
    • Projects, labels and filters scale from simple to complex lists

    Cons

    • Several useful features are limited to paid plans
    • Collaboration is basic for larger team projects
    • No built-in time tracking without integrations
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  2. Sunsama is a daily planner for professionals who want a calmer workday. Each morning it walks you through picking tasks from Asana, Trello, Jira, Gmail, Slack and other tools, estimating their duration and dragging them onto your calendar, then closes the day with a shutdown ritual and a short review. There is no free plan beyond the trial.

    9 Sunsama alternatives

    Pros

    • Guided morning planning ritual encourages realistic workdays
    • Pulls in tasks from Asana, Trello, Jira, Gmail and Slack
    • Daily shutdown and review help prevent overwork

    Cons

    • No free plan and a high subscription price
    • The daily ritual can feel like overhead on busy days
    • Built for individuals rather than team planning
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
  3. TickTick is a cross-platform to-do app that combines tasks and checklists with a built-in calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro focus timer. It understands dates typed in natural language, offers list, Kanban and timeline views, and a Premium subscription unlocks the full calendar views and higher limits.

    11 TickTick alternatives

    Pros

    • Tasks, calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer in one app
    • Natural language dates speed up task entry
    • Available on nearly every platform, including browser extensions

    Cons

    • Full calendar views require Premium
    • The packed feature set can make the interface feel busy
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  4. Things is a personal task manager from Cultured Code, built exclusively for Apple devices with a clean, focused design. Tasks flow through Inbox, Today, Upcoming and Someday lists and can be grouped into projects and areas, with Things Cloud syncing everything for free. The apps are one-time purchases rather than a subscription, and there is no web or team version.

    11 Things 3 alternatives

    Pros

    • Clean, focused design that makes planning pleasant
    • One-time purchase instead of a subscription
    • Free Things Cloud sync across Apple devices

    Cons

    • Apple-only, with no Windows, Android or web version
    • No collaboration or shared lists
    • Mac, iPhone and iPad versions are sold separately
    Cost / License
    PaidProprietary
    Platforms
  5. OmniFocus is a task manager from The Omni Group designed around the Getting Things Done method, with projects, tags, defer and due dates, and regular reviews. Custom perspectives and Omni Automation scripts let power users shape it to their own system. It runs on Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, with a web version for subscribers and encrypted sync.

    8 OmniFocus alternatives

    Pros

    • Deep GTD support with projects, tags, defer dates and reviews
    • Custom perspectives and automation scripts for power users
    • Native apps across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for people new to GTD
    • Expensive compared with most to-do apps
    • No native apps for Windows or Android
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
    Platforms
  6. Akiflow collects tasks from email, Slack, Notion, Asana, Todoist and other tools into one inbox, then lets you time-block them on your calendar with drag and drop. A command bar with natural language input and keyboard shortcuts suits people who live in their calendar and juggle many meetings and sources of work.

    9 Akiflow alternatives

    Pros

    • Pulls tasks from email, Slack, Notion and more into one inbox
    • Drag-and-drop time blocking straight onto your calendar
    • Command bar and keyboard shortcuts make capture very fast

    Cons

    • No free plan, and the subscription is on the expensive side
    • Connecting every source and building the habit takes time
    • Not designed for team project management
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
  7. Motion is a planning tool that uses AI to place tasks on your calendar automatically based on deadlines, priorities and meetings, and reshuffles the plan when things change. It combines a calendar, task manager, project views and booking pages, and has expanded into AI agents and docs for teams. Access starts with a free trial rather than a free plan.

    11 Motion alternatives

    Pros

    • AI places tasks around meetings and deadlines automatically
    • Replans the day when priorities or meetings change
    • Combines calendar, tasks, projects and booking pages

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a trial
    • Priced well above traditional calendar and to-do apps
    • Handing your schedule to an algorithm can feel hard to control
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
  8. Any.do is a task manager and daily planner that brings lists, reminders and a calendar together, with a planning routine to review what lies ahead each day. It syncs across mobile, desktop and the web, can send reminders through WhatsApp, and offers shared spaces for families and small teams on paid plans.

    10 Any.do alternatives

    Pros

    • Lists, reminders and calendar combined in a clean app
    • Daily planning routine helps review the day ahead
    • Reminders can be delivered through WhatsApp

    Cons

    • Many useful features sit behind the Premium subscription
    • Less suited to complex projects than full task managers
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary

Amazing Marvin vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Amazing Marvin, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Amazing Marvin vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsDaily planningPlugins & extensionsRecurring tasksRemindersTime blocking
Amazing MarvinFree trialWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android
TodoistFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Browser extension
SunsamaFree trialWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
TickTickFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Browser extension
Things 3PaidMac, iPhone
OmniFocusFree trialWeb, Mac, iPhone

Amazing Marvin alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Amazing Marvin?

The most popular alternative to Amazing Marvin is Todoist: Cross-platform task manager with natural language input. Other great alternatives are Sunsama, TickTick, Things 3, and OmniFocus.

Is there a free alternative to Amazing Marvin?

Yes, 3 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Todoist, TickTick, and Any.do.

Is there an open source alternative to Amazing Marvin?

No open source alternative to Amazing Marvin is listed yet.

Is Amazing Marvin free?

Amazing Marvin is a paid app that offers a free trial.

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