Free, open-source alternatives to Microsoft To Do
Microsoft's to-do list app. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Microsoft To Do, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
Super Productivity
Advanced todo list app with integrated timeboxing and time tracking capabilities. Integrates with Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Redmine and OpenProject.
tududi
Task management tool with hierarchical structure, smart recurring tasks, and seamless Telegram integration.
myTinyTodo
Simple way to manage your todo list in AJAX style. Uses PHP, jQuery, SQLite/MySQL. GTD compliant.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikunja | 5,706 | AGPL-3.0, GPL-3.0 | Go | |
| Super Productivity | 22,788 | MIT | Docker | |
| tududi | 3,431 | MIT | Docker | |
| myTinyTodo | 202 | GPL-2.0 | PHP |
Why replace Microsoft To Do?
Microsoft To Do works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Microsoft To Do?
Vikunja is the closest open-source replacement for Microsoft To Do in our list. Super Productivity and tududi are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Microsoft To Do?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.