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Key takeaways
- TickTick Premium costs $49.99 a year on ticktick.com, with a $4.99 a month option on the App Store. The free plan stops at 9 lists and 99 tasks per list.
- Todoist is the closest direct swap: Pro at $5 a month billed yearly, a free Beginner plan, and the same mix of lists, filters and reminders.
- Things 3 is the only one-time purchase here: $49.99 for Mac, $9.99 for iPhone and $19.99 for iPad, with free sync and no subscription.
- Microsoft To Do and Google Tasks are both free, and both are enough for a simple list without habits, Pomodoro or time blocking.
- OmniFocus is the most powerful option for strict GTD users, but Standard costs $74.99 once or $99.99 a year by subscription, so it is the dearest pick here.
Why do people look for a TickTick alternative?
TickTick is a task and calendar app that bundles a to-do list, a calendar, a habit tracker and a Pomodoro timer into one app on every platform, including Linux. People usually look elsewhere for four reasons. First, the free plan caps: free stops at 9 lists, 99 tasks per list, two reminders per task and five habits, so heavy users hit the wall fast. Second, the team gap: TickTick has no team or business tier, and each user needs their own subscription, so a team that wants shared projects and admin controls looks at Todoist or Asana instead. Third, the Apple gap: TickTick works everywhere, but Apple-only users often prefer Things 3 or OmniFocus for deeper system integration and a calmer design. Fourth, the price: Premium at $49.99 a year is fair, but Microsoft To Do and Google Tasks cost nothing, so the value case depends on whether you use the habits and Pomodoro features that make TickTick different.
What should a TickTick alternative do differently?
Start with the TickTick feature you actually use. If you use the habit tracker, know that no task app in this list matches TickTick habits, so check whether you need them before you switch. If you use the Pomodoro timer, none of these tools has one built in, so you will need a separate timer. If you use the calendar and time blocking, Todoist Pro adds a calendar layout and task durations, and Notion can build a calendar database, while Microsoft To Do and Google Tasks have only basic date views. If you use TickTick for shared lists, Todoist Business and Asana both handle shared projects properly, while Things 3 and OmniFocus are solo tools with no sharing at all. If you use TickTick because it is cheap and cross-platform, Microsoft To Do is the only free option that matches its platform reach.
How much do TickTick alternatives cost?
| Tool | Starting price | Free plan | Best for |
| Todoist | $5 per month, billed yearly | Yes | The closest direct swap |
| Things 3 | $49.99 one-time, Mac | No | Apple-only users who hate subscriptions |
| Microsoft To Do | Free | Yes | A free list on every platform |
| Any.do | $4.99 per month, billed yearly | Yes | A calmer daily planner with reminders |
| Asana | $10.99 per user per month, billed yearly | Yes | Shared projects and team work |
| Notion | $10 per member per month, billed yearly | Yes | Tasks inside docs and wikis |
| Google Tasks | Free | Yes | A free list inside Gmail and Calendar |
| OmniFocus | $74.99 one-time, Standard | No | Strict GTD with custom perspectives |
A single person pays $49.99 a year for TickTick Premium, $60 for Todoist Pro, $59.88 for Any.do Premium, $0 for Microsoft To Do or Google Tasks, and $79.97 once for Things 3. Over five years, Things 3 costs $79.97 once, Todoist Pro costs $300 and TickTick Premium costs $249.95, so the one-time purchase wins on Apple devices.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Todoist | People who want the closest TickTick replacement on every platform | $5 per month, billed yearly (Pro; $7 billed monthly) | Yes. Beginner plan free with five personal projects and three filter views. |
 Things 3 | Apple-only users who want the most polished task manager and no subscription | $49.99 one-time (Mac; iPhone $9.99, iPad $19.99, each sold separately) | No free plan. 15-day free trial of the Mac app only. |
 Microsoft To Do | People who want a free, simple list that syncs everywhere | Free | Yes. Free, with a Microsoft account. |
 Any.do | People who want a calm daily planner with strong reminders | $4.99 per month, billed yearly (Premium; $7.99 billed monthly) | Yes. Personal plan free with tasks, lists, reminders, calendar and daily planner. |
 Asana | Teams that share projects and need more than a personal list | $10.99 per user per month, billed yearly (Starter; $13.49 billed monthly) | Yes. Personal plan free for up to two users, with unlimited tasks and projects. |
 Notion | People who want tasks inside docs, wikis and databases | $10 per member per month, billed yearly (Plus; $12 billed monthly) | Yes. Free plan for solo use with unlimited pages. |
 Google Tasks | Gmail and Google Calendar users who want a free list with no extra app | Free | Yes. Free, with a Google account. |
 OmniFocus | Strict GTD users who want custom perspectives, defer dates and a weekly review | $74.99 one-time (v4 Standard licence; Pro $149.99 once, or $99.99 per year by subscription) | No free plan. 14-day free trial, after which the app falls back to a viewer. |
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The 8 best TickTick alternatives
#1Todoist
Best for: People who want the closest TickTick replacement on every platform4.5/5 on
G2 (832 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit todoist.com
Starting price$5 per month, billed yearly (Pro; $7 billed monthly)
Free planYes. Beginner plan free with five personal projects and three filter views.
Todoist is the closest TickTick replacement in this list. Pro at $5 a month billed yearly, or $60 a year, includes 300 personal projects, 150 filter views, a calendar layout, task durations, custom and location reminders, full reporting history and AI Task Assist. Business at $8 a user a month billed yearly adds a shared team workspace with up to 500 team projects, roles and permissions and centralised billing. The free Beginner plan covers five personal projects, which is enough to try it properly. The drawback is the missing features: Todoist has no native habit tracker and no Pomodoro timer, so if those are the reason you use TickTick, Todoist is a step back. The price also rose in Dec 2025, from $4 to $5 a month billed yearly, so older guides that quote $4 are out of date.
What we like- Clean interface, calendar layout and task durations on Pro, custom reminders, full history, works everywhere
Watch out for- No native habit tracker and no Pomodoro timer, so two of TickTick best features are missing, and Pro rose from $4 to $5 a month in Dec 2025
#2
Things 3
Best for: Apple-only users who want the most polished task manager and no subscription
Visit culturedcode.com
Starting price$49.99 one-time (Mac; iPhone $9.99, iPad $19.99, each sold separately)
Free planNo free plan. 15-day free trial of the Mac app only.
Things 3 is the one-time purchase answer to TickTick. It is a personal task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Vision Pro, with Areas for life parts, Projects with headings, checklists, tags, notes, a When date and a separate Deadline. It shows your Apple Calendar events next to the day to-dos, imports from Reminders, and syncs free through Things Cloud. The price is $49.99 for Mac, $9.99 for iPhone and $19.99 for iPad, each one-time, with no subscription and no bundle, so all three cost $79.97. The drawback is the platform lock: it is Apple only, with no web app, and you cannot share a list with anyone, so it is a solo tool by design. Only the Mac app has a trial, so you pay before you try it on iPhone or iPad.
What we like- Beautiful native design, one-time purchase with free sync, Today and Upcoming views with calendar beside tasks, no subscription
Watch out for- Apple only, with no web, Windows or Android app, every device is a separate purchase, and you cannot share a list with anyone
#3Microsoft To Do
Best for: People who want a free, simple list that syncs everywhere4.4/5 on
G2 (99 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit to-do.microsoft.com
Starting priceFree
Free planYes. Free, with a Microsoft account.
Microsoft To Do is the free TickTick alternative. It is a simple task app from Microsoft that syncs across web, Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, with lists, due dates, reminders, file attachments and a My Day view for daily planning. It integrates with Outlook tasks and Microsoft 365, and you can share lists with other people. There is no paid tier to buy, so the price is zero. The drawback is the feature set: there is no habit tracker, no Pomodoro timer, no calendar time blocking and no custom filters like TickTick or Todoist offer. It is a list app, not a planner. For a person who uses TickTick mainly as a list with reminders, Microsoft To Do is a strong free replacement.
What we like- Free on every platform, My Day planning view, shared lists, integrates with Outlook and Microsoft 365
Watch out for- No habit tracker, no Pomodoro timer, no time blocking, and the feature set is thinner than TickTick or Todoist
#4Any.do
Best for: People who want a calm daily planner with strong reminders4.2/5 on
G2 (197 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit any.do
Starting price$4.99 per month, billed yearly (Premium; $7.99 billed monthly)
Free planYes. Personal plan free with tasks, lists, reminders, calendar and daily planner.
Any.do is a to-do app built around a daily planner view, with tasks, lists, reminders, a calendar and sync across devices. Premium at $4.99 a month billed yearly adds recurring tasks, WhatsApp reminders, AI-powered features, colour tags and location reminders. Teams costs $4.99 a member a month billed yearly, and Family is $8.33 a month for four members billed yearly. The free Personal plan covers basic lists and reminders, but the features that make Any.do interesting, including recurring tasks and location reminders, sit behind the paywall. Prices also vary by purchase platform, with some pages showing $2.99 a month billed yearly, so check your own checkout screen before you subscribe. For a person who wants a calmer daily plan than TickTick, with strong reminders, Any.do is a good fit.
What we like- Clean daily planner view, WhatsApp reminders, location reminders, colour tags, works on every platform
Watch out for- Recurring tasks, location reminders, colour tags and WhatsApp reminders are all Premium, so the free plan is thin, and prices vary by purchase platform
#5Asana
Best for: Teams that share projects and need more than a personal list4.4/5 on
G2 (13,930 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit asana.com
Starting price$10.99 per user per month, billed yearly (Starter; $13.49 billed monthly)
Free planYes. Personal plan free for up to two users, with unlimited tasks and projects.
Asana is the team answer to TickTick. Starter at $10.99 a user a month billed yearly adds timeline and Gantt views, dashboards, forms, custom fields, unlimited automations and unlimited free guests. Advanced at $24.99 adds portfolios, goals, workload, approvals and proofing, native time tracking and formulas. The free Personal plan covers up to two users with unlimited tasks and projects, which is enough for a pair, but a team of three pays from the start. The drawback for personal use is the price and the missing features: Asana has no habit tracker and no Pomodoro timer, and $10.99 a user a month is a lot for a list. For a solo user leaving TickTick, Asana is the wrong tool.
What we like- Shared projects with roles and permissions, timeline and Gantt views, unlimited automations, strong reporting
Watch out for- The free plan stops at two users, it has no habit tracker or Pomodoro timer, and the price is high for personal use
#6Notion
Best for: People who want tasks inside docs, wikis and databases4.6/5 on
G2 (13,834 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit notion.com
Starting price$10 per member per month, billed yearly (Plus; $12 billed monthly)
Free planYes. Free plan for solo use with unlimited pages.
Notion is the flexible TickTick alternative. Plus at $10 a member a month billed yearly adds unlimited file uploads, 30-day page history, custom sites and forms, charts and unlimited guests. Business at $20 adds full Notion AI, including the Agent, AI Meeting Notes and Enterprise Search, plus SAML SSO and private teamspaces. The free plan covers solo use with unlimited pages. You can build a task database with calendar, board and timeline views, and link tasks to docs and meeting notes. The drawback is the setup: Notion is a general workspace, not a task app, so reminders, recurring tasks and habit tracking need database work or a separate tool, and there is no Pomodoro timer. For a person who wants tasks next to their notes and docs, Notion is the best replacement.
What we like- Flexible databases, docs and wikis in one place, strong templates, calendar and board views for tasks
Watch out for- Full AI needs Business at $20 a member a month, it has no native time tracking, habits or Pomodoro, and task views need setup work
#7
Google Tasks
Best for: Gmail and Google Calendar users who want a free list with no extra app
Visit tasks.google.com
Starting priceFree
Free planYes. Free, with a Google account.
Google Tasks is the simplest TickTick alternative, and it costs nothing. It is a plain to-do list built into Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Workspace, with lists, subtasks, due dates and reminders, and it syncs across web, iOS and Android. There is no paid tier, no ads and no setup: if you have a Google account, you already have it. The drawback is the feature set. There is no habit tracker, no Pomodoro timer, no calendar time blocking, no custom filters and no sharing outside Google Workspace. It is a list, not a planner. For a person who lives in Gmail and Calendar and wants a list that is always one click away, Google Tasks is enough.
What we like- Free, built into Gmail, Calendar and Google Workspace, simple lists with subtasks and due dates, syncs everywhere
Watch out for- No habit tracker, no Pomodoro, no time blocking, no sharing beyond Google Workspace, and the feature set is the thinnest in this list
#8OmniFocus
Best for: Strict GTD users who want custom perspectives, defer dates and a weekly review4.6/5 on
G2 (55 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit omnigroup.com
Starting price$74.99 one-time (v4 Standard licence; Pro $149.99 once, or $99.99 per year by subscription)
Free planNo free plan. 14-day free trial, after which the app falls back to a viewer.
OmniFocus is the power-user TickTick alternative. It is a task manager from The Omni Group built for Getting Things Done, with projects, folders, tags, defer dates, Forecast and Review views, and custom perspectives on Pro. The v4 Standard licence costs $74.99 once, the Pro licence $149.99 once, and the subscription $99.99 a year, which includes OmniFocus for the Web. Web access alone costs $4.99 a month for licence owners. One purchase covers Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. The drawback is the platform and the price: it is Apple only, there is no free plan, and the custom perspectives, Focus mode and automation that make OmniFocus special are Pro features, so the real price is $149.99 once. For a GTD practitioner who runs a weekly review, OmniFocus is the best tool in this list.
What we like- The deepest GTD system in this list, custom perspectives and automation on Pro, Forecast and Review views, one purchase covers all Apple devices
Watch out for- Apple only, with web access costing extra, no free plan, and the Pro features that matter most cost $149.99 once
How we picked these alternatives
We checked each vendor pricing page on 15 Nov 2026, and we used the annual billing rate where the vendor lists one. TickTick Premium was read from ticktick.com on 30 Oct 2026: $49.99 a year, with a $4.99 a month option on the App Store. The $35.99 a year figure in older guides is a discount, not the current list price. Todoist prices were read in Oct 2026, after the Dec 2025 rise from $4 to $5 a month billed yearly for Pro. Things 3 prices were read from the US App Store in Oct 2026. Any.do prices were read on 28 Sep 2026, with a note that prices vary by purchase platform. Asana on 6 Nov 2026, Notion on 12 Oct 2026 and OmniFocus on 21 Sep 2026. Prices change, so confirm the current figure on the vendor page before you pay. Last verified: 15 Nov 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to TickTick?
Yes. Microsoft To Do and Google Tasks are both free, and both cover basic lists with reminders. Todoist, Any.do, Asana and Notion all have free plans, although each caps projects, lists or users. Things 3 and OmniFocus have no free plan, only trials. If you want TickTick habits and Pomodoro for free, none of these tools matches it.
Which TickTick alternative is best for habits?
None of the tools in this list has a habit tracker as good as TickTick. Any.do and Todoist both lack native habits. If habits are the main reason you use TickTick, keep TickTick, or pair a task app with a dedicated habit tracker. Todoist is the best task replacement, but it does not replace the habit feature.
Which TickTick alternative is cheapest?
Microsoft To Do and Google Tasks cost nothing. Among paid tools, Things 3 is cheapest over five years, at $79.97 once for Mac, iPhone and iPad, against $249.95 for five years of TickTick Premium. Todoist Pro at $60 a year and Any.do Premium at $59.88 a year are both more expensive than TickTick Premium at $49.99 a year.
Can I import my TickTick tasks into another tool?
Todoist, Asana, Notion and ClickUp all accept CSV import, and TickTick exports tasks to CSV. Map the columns for title, list, due date and priority during import, and check that subtasks and attachments carry over, because some importers flatten them. Things 3 and OmniFocus have limited import options, so test with a small batch first.
Which TickTick alternative works on Linux?
TickTick itself works on Linux, which is rare in this list. Microsoft To Do has no native Linux app, although it works in a browser. Todoist, Any.do and Notion all have web apps that work on Linux. Things 3 and OmniFocus are Apple only. If Linux is a hard requirement, stay with TickTick or pick a web-first tool like Todoist.
Sources we checked (9)
- https://ticktick.com
- https://todoist.com/pricing
- https://culturedcode.com/things/
- https://to-do.microsoft.com
- https://www.any.do
- https://asana.com/pricing
- https://www.notion.com/pricing
- https://tasks.google.com
- https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus/
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