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Best To-Do List Apps in 2026 — page 3
- 150 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Habitica
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Habitica combines task tracking with avatar progression, rewards, and group accountability. The free plan is available, while Group Plans add shared features and recurring per-member charges.
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Reinschrift
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Reinschrift combines plain-text task storage with desktop, command-line, web, and mobile access. Its Markdown and self-hosting options will appeal to users who want control over task files.
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Carbon
Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4Carbon offers broad planning, documentation, time-tracking, and collaboration features with local storage and self-hosting options.
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Sorted³
Free plan iPhoneMacSorted³ covers core task-planning needs on iOS and macOS, with free plans for both. PRO adds scheduling, sync, attachments, backup, and icon options at different listed prices for each platform.
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Pocket Lists
by Pocket ListsFree plan iPhoneMacWebPocket Lists covers everyday task lists with recurring schedules, reminders, calendar sync, and subtasks.
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Crosstask
Free plan iPhoneMacWindowsCrosstask combines detailed task structure, optional AI, and household list sharing across its listed platforms. Check the Windows preview status, encryption model, and plan limits before adopting it.
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Principal Task
by Principal TaskFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebPrincipal Task covers everyday task lists and detailed GTD-style organization on web and mobile. Its always-online design and Premium-only advanced views should guide plan selection.
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Clear
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Clear combines fast gesture interactions with extensive personalization and cross-device list sharing.
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OpenTodoList
by OpenTodoListFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2OpenTodoList emphasizes file-based libraries, optional sync, and broad platform support.
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Taskwarrior
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Taskwarrior offers detailed task organization and reporting for command-line users who manage their own data and synchronization.
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GSD Task Manager
Free plan iPhoneMacSelf-hosted+1GSD Task Manager offers a focused, open-source task workflow with offline use and local-first storage.
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Faire Todo
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1Faire Todo focuses on core task organization with projects, reminders, recurrence and multiple views.
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GoodTask
Free plan iPhoneMacGoodTask adds extensive planning and organization features to Apple Reminders and Calendar.
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Finale To Do
Free plan iPhoneMacFinale To Do combines detailed task entries, habit tracking, focus timers, and automatic date parsing in an Apple-device app.
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TaskPocket
by TaskPocketFree plan iPhoneWebTaskPocket covers core task scheduling with a generous free task allowance and offline mobile use.
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Nextcloud Tasks
by Nextcloud TasksFree plan Self-hostedWebNextcloud Tasks covers task editing, reminders, recurring work, and CalDAV syncing within a Nextcloud setup. Check the listed version compatibility and ETag caveat before relying on it.
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Task Coach
by Task CoachFree plan LinuxMacWindowsTask Coach provides extensive personal task structure, scheduling, time tracking, and file handling at no cost.
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Wabi.do
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Wabi.do keeps task discussion, files, sharing, and privacy in a simple list-based workspace.
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Elin
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebElin brings structured notes, scheduling, boards, and collaboration into one task manager.
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Todo.ly
Free plan APIiPhoneWebTodo.ly combines hierarchical task organization with web and iOS access. The free account covers core lists, while Pro adds sharing, notes, and priority support.
