TaskTrove
Best for self-hosting
Why teams pick it
Complete privacy with self-hosted deployment and file-based JSON storage
Open-source alternatives to Todoist
Compare community-driven replacements for Todoist in task & to-do management workflows. We curate active, self-hostable options with transparent licensing so you can evaluate the right fit quickly.
Todoist
Todoist helps individuals and teams capture and organize tasks with natural-language due dates, recurring schedules, priorities, labels/filters, and reminders. It supports shared projects with comments and attachments, calendar sync, Kanban boards, templates, and an AI assistant for planning and rewriting tasks.Read more
Key stats
- 10Alternatives
- 4Support self-hosting
Run on infrastructure you control
- 9Active development
Recent commits in the last 6 months
- 6Permissive licenses
MIT, Apache, and similar licenses
Counts reflect projects currently indexed as alternatives to Todoist.
Start with these picks
These projects match the most common migration paths for teams replacing Todoist.
Taskbook
Privacy-first alternative
Why teams pick it
Users who value data privacy and atomic storage guarantees
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Taskwarrior
Command-line task management with powerful features and extensibility
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyC++
Why teams choose it
- Rich CLI with advanced filtering, tagging, and custom reporting
- Extensive ecosystem of community hooks, extensions, and integrations
- Cross-platform availability on Linux, macOS, and Windows
Watch for
Steep learning curve for users unfamiliar with command-line interfaces
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Personal GTD Workflow
Manage contexts, projects, and next actions with custom filters and reports tailored to Getting Things Done methodology
TaskTrove
Self-hosted task manager with natural language and privacy
Self-host friendlyActive developmentPrivacy-firstTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- Complete privacy with self-hosted deployment and file-based JSON storage
- Natural language task parsing for dates, times, and recurring patterns
- Multiple views: List, Kanban board, and Calendar for flexible workflows
Watch for
Self-hosting requires your own infrastructure and maintenance
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Personal Productivity Dashboard
Manage daily tasks, recurring habits, and long-term projects with natural language input and calendar views, all stored privately on your home server.
Taskist
Flutter-powered ToDo app with Firebase backend integration
Permissive licenseIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsDart
Why teams choose it
- Cross-platform Flutter implementation for iOS and Android
- Firebase backend integration for real-time task synchronization
- Clean, design-inspired user interface for task management
Watch for
Requires manual Firebase configuration before testing
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Flutter Learning Project
Developers study production Flutter patterns including state management, Firebase integration, and cross-platform UI design through working code.
Taskbook
Tasks, boards and notes for the command-line habitat
Active developmentPermissive licensePrivacy-firstJavaScript
Why teams choose it
- Organize tasks and notes across multiple custom boards with `@board` tagging
- Atomic writes to local JSON storage with automatic archiving of deleted items
- Board and timeline views with priority, favorite, and progress tracking
Watch for
Terminal-only interface may not suit users preferring graphical tools
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Organizing development sprints by feature area
Developers create `@frontend`, `@backend`, and `@docs` boards to track tasks, check off completed work, and view progress overviews without leaving the terminal.
Super Productivity
Advanced todo list with timeboxing and time tracking
Active developmentPermissive licensePrivacy-firstTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- Auto-import tasks from Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, OpenProject, and CalDAV calendars
- Timeboxing, time tracking, and automated work log generation
- Break reminders, Pomodoro timer, and anti-procrastination features
Watch for
Learning curve due to extensive feature set
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Freelance Developer Time Tracking
Automatically import GitHub issues, track time per task, and generate client-ready time sheets for invoicing
Dooit
Beautiful, customizable TUI todo manager for the terminal
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyPython
Why teams choose it
- Vim-like keybindings for keyboard-driven task management
- Fully customizable UI through Python configuration files
- Hierarchical todo organization with topic branching
Watch for
Requires familiarity with vim keybindings for optimal use
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Developer Project Tracking
Manage feature branches, bugs, and tasks without leaving your terminal workflow, organizing work by repository or sprint.
Vikunja
Self-hosted to-do app to organize your entire life
Self-host friendlyActive developmentPrivacy-firstGo
Why teams choose it
- Self-hosted deployment with complete data ownership and privacy control
- Modern tech stack: Go backend with RESTful API and Vue.js frontend
- Project and task management with flexible organizational structures
Watch for
Self-hosting requires technical knowledge and infrastructure management
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Personal Task Management
Organize daily todos, projects, and long-term goals while maintaining complete privacy and data ownership on your own infrastructure.
Ao
Elegant, feature-rich desktop client for Microsoft To-Do
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyJavaScript
Why teams choose it
- 40+ customizable local shortcuts plus global hotkeys accessible system-wide
- Multiple themes (Black, Dark, Sepia) with automatic night mode adjustment
- Compact mode and scalable interface with adjustable zoom levels
Watch for
Unofficial client means no guaranteed compatibility with future Microsoft To-Do changes
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Keyboard-Driven Task Triage
Process daily tasks using global shortcuts to create todos and navigate lists without leaving your current application, reducing context switching and maintaining focus.
Donetick
Collaborative task and chore management with natural language scheduling
Self-host friendlyActive developmentPrivacy-firstGo
Why teams choose it
- Natural language task creation with automatic date, time, and recurrence extraction
- Adaptive scheduling and assignee rotation (round-robin, random, workload-based)
- Things: track non-task data (numbers, booleans, text) and trigger task completions
Watch for
Offline support is limited; full functionality requires network connectivity
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Shared Household Chore Rotation
Automatically rotate trash, dishes, and cleaning tasks among roommates using round-robin assignment, ensuring fair distribution and reducing disputes.
Planify
Modern task manager with Todoist and Nextcloud sync
Self-host friendlyActive developmentPrivacy-firstVala
Why teams choose it
- Drag-and-drop task organization with sections and visual progress tracking
- Bidirectional sync with Todoist and self-hosted Nextcloud CalDAV
- Offline-first architecture with automatic synchronization when online
Watch for
Linux-only with GTK4 requirement limits platform availability
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Personal GTD Workflow
Organize personal tasks into projects and sections with calendar integration, syncing across devices via Todoist while maintaining offline access during commutes
Choosing a task & to-do management alternative
Teams replacing Todoist in task & to-do management workflows typically weigh self-hosting needs, integration coverage, and licensing obligations.
- 4 projects let you self-host and keep customer data on infrastructure you control.
- 9 options are actively maintained with recent commits.
Tip: shortlist one hosted and one self-hosted option so stakeholders can compare trade-offs before migrating away from Todoist.