Free, open-source alternatives to TickTick

To-do list with calendar and habits. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of TickTick, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.

  1. VikunjaBest match

    The to-do app to organize your life.

    5.7k starsAGPL-3.0, GPL-3.0Updated 12 October 2026
  2. Super Productivity

    Advanced todo list app with integrated timeboxing and time tracking capabilities. Integrates with Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Redmine and OpenProject.

    22.8k starsMITUpdated 12 October 2026
  3. Will Be Done

    Offline-first task manager with weekly planning, project boards, real-time sync, Vim keybindings, desktop quick add, and import from popular task managers (alternative to TickTick, Todoist).

    152 starsAGPL-3.0Updated 9 October 2026
  4. tududi

    Task management tool with hierarchical structure, smart recurring tasks, and seamless Telegram integration.

    3.4k starsMITUpdated 13 October 2026

Side by side

AppStarsLicenseActivityRuns on
Vikunja5,706AGPL-3.0, GPL-3.0Go
Super Productivity22,788MITDocker
Will Be Done152AGPL-3.0Docker, Node.js
tududi3,431MITDocker

Why replace TickTick?

TickTick 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 TickTick?

Vikunja is the closest open-source replacement for TickTick in our list. Super Productivity and Will Be Done are worth a look too, depending on what you need.

Can I self-host an alternative to TickTick?

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.