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Alternatives · 2026
Alternatives to Todoist
Cross-platform to-do app with natural-language input.
6 hand-curated alternatives from MintedSaaS's directory. See the Todoist listing →
Todoist is a cross-platform to-do app that lets users capture tasks and projects using natural language—you can type "call mom on Friday" and it'll parse the date and create a reminder. It works on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and the web, syncing across all devices. The product targets individuals and small teams who want a lightweight task manager with strong search and filtering, without the project-management overhead of tools like Asana or Monday.
People typically use Todoist for personal productivity—tracking errands, work projects, and goals in one place. It's built for someone who has dozens of small tasks scattered across their brain and wants them organized in one inbox. The natural-language input is the draw: instead of clicking dropdowns and date pickers, you write how you think. Teams sometimes use it for shared projects, but it doesn't have timeline views, Gantt charts, or team workflows. Anyone comparison-shopping for Todoist usually wants either better collaboration features, native desktop apps, or AI-powered scheduling that adapts to their calendar.
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.
TickTick
Task and habit manager with calendar and pomodoro built in.
What to look for
- Whether the product has natural language parsing to recognize dates, priorities, and subtasks from text entry.
- Whether you can share projects with others and assign tasks to team members with comment threads.
- Whether the app works on your required platforms—Apple-only products like Things 3 exclude Windows and Android users.
- Whether the product syncs across web, mobile, and desktop or stores data only locally on one device.
- Whether you can import tasks from Todoist directly or via CSV without manually re-entering everything.
- Whether the product adds AI-driven scheduling that places tasks on your calendar based on priority and free time.
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to Todoist?
Motion is the top choice if you want AI-powered task scheduling that automatically places items on your calendar based on priority and available time. Things 3 is best for Apple-only users who prefer a clean, native experience with powerful local search. OmniFocus excels if you use the Getting Things Done methodology and need granular tagging and perspective views. Any.do combines task management with calendar integration and habit tracking. TickTick offers nearly identical features to Todoist but with timeline views for projects and built-in time tracking.
Are there free alternatives to Todoist?
Microsoft To Do is free across all platforms and includes task lists, subtasks, and My Day focus mode. Any.do's free tier covers basic task lists and recurring tasks. Most others—Motion, Things 3, OmniFocus, TickTick—require a paid subscription, though TickTick offers a free tier with most core features.
What platforms do Todoist alternatives support?
Motion, Any.do, Microsoft To Do, and TickTick run on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and the web. Things 3 is Apple-only (iPhone, iPad, Mac). OmniFocus runs on iOS, iPad, and Mac but not Windows. Check the platform matrix for each product because native app availability varies significantly.
Which task managers have the best natural language parsing?
Todoist and TickTick both support natural language input and will recognize dates, times, and priorities from your typing. Motion goes further by analyzing your calendar and automatically scheduling tasks into free time, but it doesn't have the same quick-capture experience.
Can I use a task manager for team projects?
Any.do, Motion, and TickTick all support shared projects and team collaboration with comments. Things 3 and OmniFocus are single-user only. Microsoft To Do supports sharing task lists but lacks detailed team features like assignees or activity logs.
How do I move tasks and data out of my old task manager?
Most alternatives accept CSV imports or have built-in importers for Todoist exports. Motion, TickTick, and Any.do explicitly document Todoist import flows. If your tool doesn't list an importer, check whether it accepts iCal feeds or API access to pull your data programmatically.
Do any of these task managers work offline?
OmniFocus and Things 3 store data locally on your device and work completely offline; changes sync when you reconnect. Motion, Any.do, and TickTick require an internet connection for most features, though some allow viewing cached tasks offline.
What's the difference between a task manager and project management software?
Task managers like Todoist focus on personal or small-team to-do lists, filtering, and reminders. Project management tools add timelines, Gantt charts, kanban boards, dependencies, and resource allocation—which you don't get in Todoist or its alternatives.