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Checkvist vs Piga: catalog facts
CheckvistPiga
Freemium

A free plan is offered, with paid plans for more features.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Web, Browser extension Web, Self-hosted
  • Keyboard shortcuts for nearly every action, plus a command palette
  • Unlimited hierarchy with filtering and quick navigation
  • Extensive keyboard shortcuts for editing lists
  • Collapsible indented tasks and tags
  • Runs as an online service rather than a local app
  • Outline-only structure may feel limiting for long-form writing
  • Requires Java 11 and a database server
  • Minimal documentation and a small user base
Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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