Alternatives to Tasks.org
An open-source Android to-do list and reminders app that syncs with CalDAV, Google Tasks and more. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Tasks.org
An open-source Android to-do list and reminders app that syncs with CalDAV, Google Tasks and more.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Tasks.org.
Todoist
A to-do list and task manager with natural-language task entry, projects, labels and filters.
Todoist is a freemium hosted task manager with natural-language entry and team features, requiring an account instead of offering CalDAV sync or offline-only use.
TickTick
A to-do list app with calendar views, a Pomodoro timer and a habit tracker built in.
TickTick adds calendar views, a Pomodoro timer and a habit tracker, but it is closed source and some features require a paid tier.
Microsoft To Do
A free to-do list and task management app from Microsoft that works with Outlook tasks and Planner.
Microsoft To Do is free on Android, iOS, desktop and web and works with Outlook tasks, but it is closed source and tied to Microsoft services.
Any.do
A to-do list app combining tasks, lists, a calendar and a daily planner for individuals, families and teams.
Any.do combines tasks with a calendar and shared family lists across macOS, Android and iOS, but requires an account and puts some features behind paid plans.
Remember The Milk
A long-running to-do list and task manager with reminders, shared lists and sync across devices.
Remember The Milk syncs reminders and shared lists across Android, iOS and web, but it is proprietary and requires an account instead of offering CalDAV or offline use.
Superlist
A task and notes app from the creators of Wunderlist, combining to-do lists, notes and projects.
Superlist combines tasks and notes with shared lists on macOS, Android, iOS and web, but it is closed source and AI features use a hosted service.
Planify
A task manager for the GNOME desktop that syncs with Todoist, Nextcloud and CalDAV.
Planify is a free open-source task manager for the GNOME desktop that also syncs with CalDAV and Nextcloud, covering Linux rather than Android.
Super Productivity
Plan tasks while tracking time and focused work sessions.
Super Productivity is a free MIT-licensed task planner for desktop and Android that adds time tracking and timeboxing with service integrations.
Also worth comparing
These listings name Tasks.org as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
OmniFocus
A task manager for Apple devices built for professionals who manage many projects and tasks.
Tasks.org is a free open-source Android app with CalDAV sync and nested subtasks, moving you from Apple platforms to Android.
Vikunja
Manage tasks through a self-hostable project workspace.
Tasks.org is a GPL-3.0 Android to-do app that syncs over CalDAV and works offline, but its desktop version is still in alpha.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
DAVx⁵
An Android app that syncs contacts, calendars and tasks over CardDAV and CalDAV and accesses WebDAV files.
Radicale
A small self-hosted CalDAV and CardDAV server for keeping calendars and contacts on your own machine.
Baïkal
A lightweight self-hosted CalDAV and CardDAV server for syncing your own calendars and contacts.
Etar
An open-source Material Design calendar app for Android.
Google Keep
A note service from Google for quick notes, checklists and reminders that sync across devices.
Things 3
A personal task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Vision Pro.
