Open source alternatives · Productivity
Open Source Alternative to Todoist
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
| Alternative | License | Platforms | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Productivity | MIT | Windows, macOS, Linux, web | For task lists with time tracking |
| Vikunja | AGPL-3.0 | Web, self-hostable | For self-hosted team task lists |
Super Productivity
Free forever MIT · Windows, macOS, Linux, web
- Tasks + time tracking
- Jira and GitHub integration
- Fully offline capable
For task lists with time tracking
Vikunja
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
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.