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todo.txt vs todotxt.net: catalog facts
todo.txt	todotxt.net
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, with optional donations.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows
Tasks stored in a plain text file you own Simple format readable in any editor	Single-key shortcuts for almost every action Tasks stay in a plain text file you control
Terminal only, no graphical interface No built-in reminders or recurring tasks	Windows only No built-in sync; file syncing must be handled separately
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: BSD-2-Clause-FreeBSD
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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