Motion
AI scheduler that re-plans your day around new priorities.
Alternatives · 2026
Alternatives to TickTick
Task and habit manager with calendar and pomodoro built in.
6 hand-curated alternatives from MintedSaaS's directory. See the TickTick listing →
TickTick is a task and habit manager that bundles calendar views, pomodoro timers, and recurring task automation into a single app. It appeals to productivity-focused users who want their to-do list tightly integrated with time-blocking and habit tracking. The product sits between lightweight task managers like Todoist and full-featured calendar-centric tools—it does less than a dedicated project-management suite but more than a basic checklist app.
Most TickTick users are individuals managing personal workflows: daily routines mixed with occasional projects, time-sensitive goals tracked alongside long-term habits. It's commonly used for morning planning sessions with the calendar visible, or for working through sprints of work with the pomodoro timer running. The typical buyer is someone who already uses a calendar app and wants to stop switching between tools, or who tracks habits seriously and needs that data tied to their task list.
What we offer that competes
Any.do
Cross-device to-do list with calendar and reminders.
Things 3
Award-winning macOS / iOS personal task manager.
OmniFocus
Powerful GTD task manager for Mac and iOS.
Microsoft To Do
Simple task list app integrated with Microsoft 365.
Todoist
Cross-platform to-do app with natural-language input.
What to look for
- Whether the app includes a pomodoro timer built-in or requires a third-party tool to track focus time
- Whether the calendar view can display your existing Google Calendar or Outlook calendar events alongside tasks
- Whether habit tracking assigns streaks and shows completion history across months or only logs tasks as habits
- Whether you can set recurring subtasks or only recurring parent tasks
- Whether the app syncs without requiring a monthly subscription or internet connection
- Whether the mobile app supports offline task creation and which platforms offer native support
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to TickTick?
Motion, Any.do, Things 3, OmniFocus, Microsoft To Do, and Todoist each take different approaches: Motion adds AI scheduling; Any.do combines tasks with calendar and notes; Things 3 is Mac-only but highly designed; OmniFocus is power-user focused with scripting; Microsoft To Do is free and integrates with Outlook; Todoist emphasizes team collaboration.
Are there free alternatives to TickTick?
Microsoft To Do is fully free and syncs with Outlook. Todoist has a free plan with unlimited tasks but limited features. Any.do offers a free tier covering basic task and calendar use. Motion, Things 3, and OmniFocus require payment.
Which task manager should I use if I need AI scheduling?
Motion uses AI to schedule tasks into your calendar automatically, accounting for deadlines and priority. No other competitor in this group—Motion, Any.do, Things 3, OmniFocus, Microsoft To Do, or Todoist—offers this feature.
Can I track habits alongside tasks in these alternatives?
TickTick, Any.do, and Todoist all support habit tracking. Things 3 and OmniFocus treat habits as regular tasks without special tracking. Microsoft To Do has no built-in habit feature. Motion doesn't emphasize habits.
Which alternative works best across iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac?
Todoist, Any.do, Microsoft To Do, and Motion all support all four platforms. Things 3 is Apple-only (Mac and iOS). OmniFocus supports Mac, iOS, and iPadOS but not Android or Windows.
Do any of these integrate with Slack or email?
Todoist integrates with Slack, Gmail, and Outlook. Any.do works with Slack and email. Motion syncs with calendar tools. Things 3 has limited integrations by design. OmniFocus supports automation through AppleScript and webhooks. Microsoft To Do ties into Outlook and Teams.