Things AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Todo List Managers

The best Todo List Manager alternative to Things is Super Productivity, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Things and loads of them are Todo List Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Todo List Manager alternatives to Things are Trello, Todoist, Workflowy and TickTick.

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Things alternatives are mainly Todo List Managers, but if you're looking for Task Management Tools or Note-taking Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, iPhone + Recurring Tasks, Windows, Open Source, Android and Linux. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Things.
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  1. Free, open-source software offering task management and time tracking across Linux, MacOS, and Windows with Jira, GitHub, and GitLab integration, plus a pomodoro timer for breaks and focus. Designed with privacy in mind, it requires no user data collection or registration.

    220 Super Productivity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Trello icon
     1239 likes

    Organize and visualize tasks with Trello's boards, lists, and cards. Customize workflows for projects, streamline team collaboration, and integrate tasks seamlessly without starting from scratch. Suitable for meetings, onboarding, and brainstorming with proven playbooks.

    162 Trello alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    One is a Kanban task manager, while the other is a GTD todo list.

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    • Some users think Trello is a great Things alternative, some don't.

    • Trello is Freemium and ProprietaryThings is Paid and Proprietary
    • Trello is CustomizableThings is not according to our users
  3. Todoist icon
     435 likes

    Organizes tasks efficiently with quick add scheduling, 60+ tool integrations, advanced language recognition for recurring tasks, and platform compatibility. It offers project templates, visual task priorities, and personalized productivity insights.

    169 Todoist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Apple Watch
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Android Wear
    • Safari
    • Gmail
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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  4. Workflowy icon
     315 likes

    Offers limitless nested lists for outlining, instant sync on web and mobile, real-time collaboration, file and photo uploads, kanban boards, tagging, offline editing, hoisting for branch focus, content sharing, text highlighting, and Dropbox auto-backup.

    351 Workflowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. TickTick icon
     207 likes

    Organize tasks with lists, tags, and priorities. Share task lists with others, attach files, and set up to 5 reminders per task. Use checklist, note-taking, and Pomodoro timer features for productivity.

    301 TickTick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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  6. Tasks.org icon
     95 likes

    Tasks is libre open-source software, based on the original source code from the popular Astrid Tasks & To Do List! Tasks is easy-to-use, feature-packed, flexible and customizable, and synchronizes with a variety of services.

    150 Tasks.org alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Quire icon
     214 likes

    An award-winning cloud-based Project Management software aims to help collaborative teams organize and manage from small enterprise projects to large-scale initiatives.

    448 Quire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
  8. Microsoft To Do icon
     88 likes

    Organize and schedule tasks with cross-device sync, reminders, recurring events, color-coded lists, collaboration, subtasks, and notes. Offers daily planning, Outlook integration, suggestions, GTD support, and a clean interface for work, school, and personal organization.

    267 Microsoft To Do alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Outlook
     
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  9. Org mode icon
     140 likes

    Org mode is for keeping notes, maintaining TODO lists, planning projects, and authoring documents with a fast and effective plain-text system.

    283 Org mode alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GNU Emacs
    • Termux
    • Terminal
     
  10. Superlist icon
     31 likes

    AI productivity platform for teams consolidates tasks, notes, meeting transcription, and instant task assignments into one workspace. Integrates with existing tools to streamline workflows, eliminate administrative work, and improve team coordination and efficiency.

    85 Superlist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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