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Habitica vs OpenHabitTracker

Both stand on habit tracker apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Habitica

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Habitica 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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OpenHabitTracker combines habit tracking, task planning and notes with several import and export formats. Choose between local offline web storage and the online self-hosted Docker version based on your data needs.

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The facts

	Habitica	OpenHabitTracker
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Subscription: $47.99 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	5	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	habitica.com	openhabittracker.net
On habit tracker apps	#6 of 37	#21 of 37

Habitica: what it does well

Free plan can be fully enjoyed for free.
Task completion advances an avatar and unlocks rewards.
Friends can fight monsters together.
Group Plans provide shared tasks and chat.
Publishes V3 API documentation.

What to know first

Group Plan costs $9 a month.
Group Plan adds $3 per additional member.
iOS app lists optional in-app purchases and subscriptions.
Group subscriptions automatically renew.

OpenHabitTracker: what it does well

Tracks habits by repetition, time or target quantity.
Tasks support checklists, timers and planned times.
Imports from Google Keep and exports in four formats.
Supports keyboard navigation and screen readers.
Free plan: free.

What to know first

Web app has no online sync.
Self-hosted Docker version requires an internet connection.
Notification availability varies by platform and app state.

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