Alternatives to
9 Best TickTick Alternatives in 2026
The best TickTick alternatives depend on whether you prioritize cost, control, or a different workflow.
- Reviewed
- Sep 2026
- Open source
- 3
- Self-hosted
- 1
What you are leaving
TickTick at a glance
- Pricing model
- Free tier with core task management; Premium subscription billed monthly or yearly
- Deployment
- Cloud only
- Open source
- No - proprietary
- Self-host
- No
- Free tier
- Yes, tasks, lists, reminders, calendar view and sync
- Category
- Task management
- Habit tracker
- Premium only
- Calendar view
- Yes, additional views on Premium
- Pomodoro timer
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, desktop, mobile and browser extensions
Compare at a glance
TickTick alternatives compared
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| # | Product | Overlap | Substitutability | Free? | Starting price | Self-host | Open source | Migration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Todoist | Task management and reminders | Full replacement | Yes | — | No | No | Easy | |
| 02 | Any.do | Task management and calendar | Mostly replaces | Yes | $4.99/month | No | No | Easy | |
| 03 | Focus To-Do | Task management and Pomodoro focus | Mostly replaces | Yes | — | No | No | Easy | |
| 04 | Vikunja | Task management and reminders | Partial replacement | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Moderate | |
| 05 | Super Productivity | Task management and focus | Narrow overlap | Yes | — | No | Yes | Moderate | |
| 06 | Google Tasks | Simple task lists | Narrow overlap | Yes | — | No | No | Easy | |
| 07 | Microsoft To Do | Task management and daily planning | Partial replacement | Yes | — | No | No | Easy | |
| 08 | Habitica | Habit tracking and daily tasks | Partial replacement | Yes | — | No | Yes | Moderate | |
| 09 | Notion | Task tracking within a workspace | Narrow overlap | Yes | — | No | No | Moderate |
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Frequently asked
TickTick alternatives FAQ
- Is TickTick free?
- Yes. TickTick has a free tier that covers core task management including tasks, lists, reminders, calendar view and sync across devices. TickTick Premium adds features such as the habit tracker, additional calendar views, more lists, custom smart lists and advanced statistics. The free tier is generous enough for most personal use.
- How much does TickTick cost?
- TickTick offers a free tier plus a paid Premium subscription billed monthly or yearly, with a discount on the yearly plan. Premium unlocks the habit tracker, additional calendar views, more lists, custom smart lists, advanced statistics and more themes. Prices vary by region and platform, so check TickTick's pricing page or your app store listing for current rates.
- What is the best TickTick alternative?
- Todoist is the closest alternative, with similar task management and a stronger natural language input. Any.do is the better choice if you want a daily planner that blends tasks and calendar. Focus To-Do combines a Pomodoro timer with task management if focus sessions matter. Vikunja is the best open source, self-hostable alternative, and Google Tasks and Microsoft To Do are free if you only need basic lists.
- Does TickTick have a habit tracker?
- Yes, but it is a Premium feature. TickTick's habit tracker lets you track daily habits alongside your tasks, with streaks and completion statistics. This is one of the main reasons people upgrade from the free tier, and it is unusual for a task manager to include habit tracking. Habitica and Loop Habit Tracker are dedicated alternatives if habits are your main focus.
- What should I check before switching away from TickTick?
- Check whether you rely on the habit tracker or the calendar view, since both are Premium features and not every alternative includes them. Export your tasks first, as recurring rules, reminders and smart lists do not transfer cleanly between apps. If you use TickTick's Pomodoro timer, Focus To-Do and Super Productivity are the closest alternatives with that feature. Finally, test the mobile widget and quick-add experience before committing.
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