Untask

Free plan Mac

What Untask is

Untask is a free, open-source task manager for macOS that keeps work on the user’s device. Tasks, notes, conversations, attachments, and backups are stored locally; the app has no cloud, sync server, or backend. A global shortcut opens the inbox for quick capture, and two-way synchronization with macOS Reminders includes items added through Siri or Shortcuts. Tasks support reminders and subtasks, while local rich-text notes use slash commands. An optional AI assistant can create or move tasks and requests confirmation before destructive actions. With AI enabled, task context and chat messages go to a selected OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, or Ollama provider. Ollama can run locally without an API key or data leaving the device. AI keys use macOS Keychain encryption and are excluded from exported backups. Untask reports no analytics, crash reporting, or usage tracking; its automatic update check is described as the only network request.

Who it suits

Untask is aimed at individuals wanting a personal macOS task tool with local storage. It suits users who need reminders, subtasks, Reminders synchronization, and optional AI assistance.

What it does well

Local storage without an Untask backend
Two-way macOS Reminders synchronization
Rich-text notes and subtasks
Optional local Ollama AI
Free and MIT licensed

What to know first

macOS only
No recurring tasks
AI-enabled context is sent to selected providers

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	macOS only · free and open source · MIT licensed	Free

As unta.sk lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Untask focuses on private, device-based task management for one person. Its open-source license, Reminders sync, and optional local AI are useful, but it does not provide recurring tasks or non-macOS platforms.

Facts from Untask's own pages

AI assistant: The optional AI assistant can create tasks and move them, and asks before destructive actions. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
AI providers: With AI enabled, task context and chat messages go directly to the selected provider; the listed options are OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, and local Ollama. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
API key storage: AI keys are stored locally with macOS Keychain encryption and removed from exported backups. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · unta.sk, 22 Sept 2026
Implementation: The site identifies Electron, React, TypeScript, and SQLite among the app's underlying technologies. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
Intended user: The maker says Untask was built for one person and describes it as a personal tool. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
Keyboard controls: Keyboard controls include arrow navigation, Space to complete, P to cycle priority, and Enter to expand. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
License: Untask is free and open source under the MIT license. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
Local storage: Tasks, notes, conversations, attachments, and backups are stored on the user's device, with no Untask cloud, sync server, or backend. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
Notes: The app includes local rich-text notes with slash commands alongside tasks. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
Offline AI: The privacy page says Ollama can run AI locally without an API key or data leaving the device. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
Product: Untask is a task manager that lives on your Mac, with no cloud or tracking. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
Recurring tasks: No · unta.sk, 22 Sept 2026
Reminders sync: Untask offers two-way sync with macOS Reminders, including tasks added through Siri or Shortcuts. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
Subtasks: Yes · unta.sk, 22 Sept 2026
Supported platforms: macos · unta.sk, 22 Sept 2026
Task capture: A global shortcut opens the inbox so users can enter a task and continue working. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026
Task reminders: Yes · unta.sk, 22 Sept 2026
Telemetry: The app has no analytics, crash reporting, or usage tracking; its automatic update check is described as its only network request. · unta.sk, 12 Oct 2026

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