# Open Source Alternative to Todoist

Open source alternatives · Productivity

Todoist's best features sit behind US$5 a month. Super Productivity and Vikunja manage tasks free.

**What the paid app costs:** US$5/mo

## Why switch?

A to-do list is the simplest app to self-host or run locally. These alternatives add time tracking, kanban boards, and integrations without a subscription, and your tasks never become hostage to a price increase.

## Compare the alternatives

AlternativeLicensePlatformsBest for[Super Productivity](https://super-productivity.com/)MITWindows, macOS, Linux, webFor task lists with time tracking[Vikunja](https://vikunja.io/)AGPL-3.0Web, self-hostableFor self-hosted team task lists

### [Super Productivity](https://super-productivity.com/)

Free forever MIT · Windows, macOS, Linux, web

- Tasks + time tracking
- Jira and GitHub integration
- Fully offline capable

**For task lists with time tracking**

[Official site →](https://super-productivity.com/)

### [Vikunja](https://vikunja.io/)

Free forever AGPL-3.0 · Web, self-hostable

- Todoist-like lists and kanban
- Self-host in minutes
- CalDAV and sharing

**For self-hosted team task lists**

[Official site →](https://vikunja.io/)

## Which one should you pick?

- **Super Productivity:** For task lists with time tracking
- **Vikunja:** For self-hosted team task lists

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I import my Todoist tasks?

Vikunja has a Todoist importer; Super Productivity imports from JSON and CSV.

### Do these have mobile apps?

Vikunja's web app works great on mobile; Super Productivity has desktop apps and a mobile-friendly web version.

### Which is more like Todoist?

Vikunja mirrors Todoist's lists, labels, and priorities most closely.

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