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Top To-do Lists & Task Managers like TickTick

The most popular alternative to TickTick is Todoist, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to TickTick are Microsoft To Do, Things 3, Any.do, and Google Tasks.

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

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  1. Todoist

    4.8(129.7K) · App Store

    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
    Categories
    To-do Lists & Task Managers
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroidBrowser extension
    Features
    Calendar viewCross-device syncIntegrationsKanban boardsNatural language inputRecurring tasks
    Visit websiteMore about Todoist

  2. Microsoft To Do

    4.7(268.5K) · App Store

    Microsoft To Do is a free task manager, the successor to Wunderlist, that syncs lists, reminders and recurring tasks across devices with a Microsoft account. Its My Day view helps pick what to tackle today, lists can be shared with family or colleagues, and flagged Outlook emails and Planner tasks show up next to personal to-dos.

    9 Microsoft To Do alternatives

    Pros

    • Completely free with a Microsoft account
    • My Day view keeps daily planning simple
    • Flagged Outlook emails and Planner tasks appear next to your to-dos

    Cons

    • No board or timeline views for organizing projects
    • Few integrations outside the Microsoft ecosystem
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
    Categories
    To-do Lists & Task Managers
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Cross-device syncDaily planningIntegrationsRecurring tasksReminders
    Visit websiteMore about Microsoft To Do

  3. Things 3

    4.8(28K) · App Store

    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
    Categories
    To-do Lists & Task Managers
    Platforms
    MaciPhone
    Features
    Cross-device syncDaily planningOffline modeRecurring tasksReminders
    Visit websiteMore about Things 3

  4. Any.do

    4.6(50.5K) · App Store

    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
    Categories
    To-do Lists & Task Managers
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroidBrowser extension
    Features
    Calendar viewCross-device syncDaily planningRecurring tasksReminders
    Visit websiteMore about Any.do

  5. Google Tasks

    4.8(107.1K) · App Store

    Google Tasks is a free, minimal task manager tied to your Google account. Tasks can be created from Gmail messages, appear on their dates in Google Calendar and sync to the mobile apps, with support for subtasks, due dates and repeating tasks. It suits people who want basic lists inside Google Workspace rather than a full productivity system.

    8 Google Tasks alternatives

    Pros

    • Free and built into Gmail and Google Calendar
    • Turns an email into a task in a couple of clicks
    • Minimal interface with practically no learning curve

    Cons

    • No labels, priority levels or advanced filters
    • Very limited sharing and collaboration options
    • No dedicated desktop app
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
    Categories
    To-do Lists & Task Managers
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Calendar viewCross-device syncIntegrationsRecurring tasks
    Visit websiteMore about Google Tasks

  6. Superlist

    4.5(458) · App Store

    Superlist is a task and notes app co-founded by Wunderlist creator Christian Reber, where each list doubles as a document mixing text, headings and checkable tasks. Lists can be shared for real-time collaboration, tasks can be pulled in from Slack and Gmail, and AI features can draft a list from a short prompt.

    9 Superlist alternatives

    Pros

    • Lists double as documents mixing notes and tasks
    • Real-time collaboration on shared lists
    • Pulls tasks in from Slack and Gmail

    Cons

    • Younger app with fewer advanced features than established rivals
    • Smaller integration catalog than established task managers
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    To-do Lists & Task Managers
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    AI assistantCross-device syncIntegrationsReal-time collaborationReminders
    Visit websiteMore about Superlist

  7. Remember The Milk

    4.7(4.8K) · App Store

    Remember The Milk is an online to-do service launched in 2005 and available on the web, desktop and mobile. Smart Add understands dates, priorities, tags and lists typed in a single line, smart lists save advanced searches, and reminders can arrive by email, text message or push notification. A Pro subscription unlocks extras such as subtasks and wider sharing.

    7 Remember The Milk alternatives

    Pros

    • Smart Add parses dates, tags and priorities from a single line
    • Smart lists save advanced searches as dynamic views
    • Reminders by email, text message or push notification

    Cons

    • Interface looks dated next to newer to-do apps
    • Subtasks and wider sharing require the Pro plan
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    To-do Lists & Task Managers
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Cross-device syncIntegrationsNatural language inputOffline modeRecurring tasksReminders
    Visit websiteMore about Remember The Milk

  8. OmniFocus

    4.0(344) · App Store

    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
    Categories
    To-do Lists & Task Managers
    Platforms
    WebMaciPhone
    Features
    Cross-device syncOffline modePlugins & extensionsRecurring tasksReminders
    Visit websiteMore about OmniFocus

  9. Amazing Marvin

    4.0(127) · App Store

    Amazing Marvin is a personal task manager whose features, called strategies, are switched on one by one, from time blocking and Pomodoro to habit tracking, rewards and procrastination helpers. It suits people who have struggled with rigid to-do apps, including people with ADHD, and runs on the web, desktop and mobile after a free trial.

    8 Amazing Marvin alternatives

    Pros

    • Strategies let you switch on only the features you need
    • Tools against procrastination and ADHD-friendly planning
    • Combines time blocking, Pomodoro and habit tracking

    Cons

    • The sheer number of options can be overwhelming at first
    • Interface feels less polished than mainstream to-do apps
    • No free plan after the trial
    Cost / License
    Free trialProprietary
    Categories
    To-do Lists & Task Managers
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Daily planningPlugins & extensionsRecurring tasksRemindersTime blockingTime tracking
    Visit websiteMore about Amazing Marvin

  10. Akiflow

    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
    Categories
    To-do Lists & Task ManagersScheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Calendar viewDaily planningIntegrationsNatural language inputTime blocking
    Visit websiteMore about Akiflow

  11. Sunsama

    4.5(510) · App Store

    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
    Categories
    To-do Lists & Task ManagersScheduling & Calendars
    Platforms
    WebWindowsMaciPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Calendar viewDaily planningIntegrationsTime blocking
    Visit websiteMore about Sunsama

TickTick vs its alternatives at a glance

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

TickTick vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsCalendar viewCross-device syncKanban boardsNatural language inputRecurring tasks
TickTickFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Browser extension
TodoistFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Browser extension
Microsoft To DoFreeWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
Things 3PaidMac, iPhone
Any.doFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Browser extension
Google TasksFreeWeb, iPhone, Android

TickTick alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to TickTick?

The most popular alternative to TickTick is Todoist: Cross-platform task manager with natural language input. Other great alternatives are Microsoft To Do, Things 3, Any.do, and Google Tasks.

Is there a free alternative to TickTick?

Yes, 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Todoist, Microsoft To Do, Any.do, and Google Tasks.

Is there an open source alternative to TickTick?

No open source alternative to TickTick is listed yet.

Is TickTick free?

TickTick has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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