Free, open-source alternatives to Todoist
To-do list and task manager. 6 apps you can run yourself instead of Todoist, 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.
Donetick
Task and chore management tool for personal and family use, with advanced scheduling, flexible assignment, and group sharing capabilities, detailed history, automation via API, simple and modern design.
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).
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 | |
| Donetick | 2,639 | AGPL-3.0 | Go, Docker | |
| Will Be Done | 152 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker, Node.js | |
| myTinyTodo | 202 | GPL-2.0 | PHP |
Why replace Todoist?
Todoist 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 Todoist?
Vikunja is the closest open-source replacement for Todoist in our list. Super Productivity and tududi are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Todoist?
Yes. All 6 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.