Super Productivity

Overview

Super Productivity brings task planning, time tracking and focus tools together in a free, open-source app. It is particularly well suited to developers, freelancers and privacy-conscious users who want to shape their own workflow. Its breadth is unusual for a no-cost tool, though connected services still depend on a network connection.

Key features

Tasks can be arranged as lists, Kanban boards or an Eisenhower Matrix, with subtasks for breaking work down and recurring tasks for routines. That flexibility helps users move between a simple task list and a more structured view without switching apps. Focus mode, a Pomodoro timer and breaks add support for working in deliberate sessions.

Time tracking is built around tasks, with timesheets and reports for reviewing how time was spent. Calendar events can be imported and tasks timeboxed, making the app useful for planning work against an existing schedule. Integrations include Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, Google Calendar and CalDAV calendars. A plugin system and REST API allow custom integrations, a practical strength for technical users but unnecessary complexity for someone who only needs a basic checklist.

Offline use is supported, but it has a clear boundary: remote issues cannot be fetched and updates cannot be sent to connected services without a network. Tasks stay on the device unless sync is enabled. Optional sync uses the user's Dropbox, Google Drive or WebDAV, and synced data can be encrypted. This gives privacy-minded users control over storage, though the setup is less turnkey than a service-managed sync.

The app has no analytics or telemetry, and integration API calls go directly from the device to the connected services. It is MIT-licensed; users can download, self-host and customize it without subscriptions or upsells.

Pricing

Free — free, billed Forever. The plan includes all features across all platforms, so recurring tasks, time tracking, focus tools and integrations do not sit behind a paid upgrade. There is no free trial and no premium tier; the trade-off is that community support is through GitHub, Reddit and other community platforms rather than a paid support offering. No seat limits or usage quotas are stated.

Platforms

Super Productivity supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. That range makes it a credible choice for people who switch between desktop and mobile. Offline access is supported on web and mobile; connected-service operations still need a network.

Who it's for

Developers can use the integrations and custom plugin options to connect task planning with issue trackers. Freelancers may value task-based time records and reports, while people with ADHD may appreciate the combination of breakdowns, focus sessions and breaks. Privacy advocates have a stronger case here than with a tool that relies on provider-managed accounts: tasks stay local by default, and optional sync can use their own storage provider. Users who want a simple task list without planning or tracking tools may find this more app than they need.

Pros and cons

• Pros: All features are included free across platforms, with no subscription or upsell.
• Pros: Lists, boards, matrix planning, subtasks, recurring tasks, time tracking and focus tools cover several work styles in one app.
• Pros: Local-first task storage, optional encrypted sync and no analytics or telemetry suit users who prioritize control over their data.
• Cons: Fetching remote issues and sending updates to connected services stops working offline.
• Cons: Custom integrations through plugins or the REST API are most useful to technical users, not people seeking a ready-made minimalist task list.
• Cons: Support is community-based.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, browse to-do list apps.

TickTick is worth comparing if its free plan's basic task, reminder, sync and list features are enough; that plan caps users at 9 lists, 99 tasks per list and 1 attachment.

Any.do offers a free Personal plan with unlimited personal tasks and lists, so it may suit users whose priority is managing personal lists rather than combining planning with time tracking and focus tools.

Microsoft To Do is a free alternative for task lists that sync across web, iOS, Android and Windows.

Vikunja is another option for users comparing a freemium task manager with web, desktop, mobile, API and self-hosted platforms; its Personal plan is €4 a month.

Nozbe may fit readers organizing work with others: its free plan allows up to 3 users, 3 active projects and 1 free workspace.

SingularityApp has a free Basic plan limited to 10 projects, 5 sections per project, 3 habits, one reminder per task and one device.

Routine is an alternative with a free plan that includes 3 integrations, 3 custom databases and 250 AI credits.

Google Tasks is a free option for task lists, subtasks, due dates and notifications on Android, iOS and web.

Verdict

Super Productivity is a strong choice for people who want task planning, time records and focus tools without a subscription, especially if local storage, custom integrations or developer-oriented connections matter. Its main limitation is the offline boundary for connected services, and its depth may be unnecessary for a basic personal checklist. Choose it for a configurable, privacy-conscious work system; look elsewhere if you need remote integrations to function offline or prefer a simpler task app.