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HabitNow vs OpenHabitTracker

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

HabitNow

Free plan Android

HabitNow brings several planning and habit tools into one Android app, with goals, reminders, timers, progress views, and widgets. Its free plan keeps non-premium data on the device, while cloud backup is optional and premium.

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OpenHabitTracker

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

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

	HabitNow	OpenHabitTracker
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	habitnow.app	openhabittracker.net
On habit tracking	#12 of 21	#8 of 21

HabitNow: what it does well

Combines tasks, habits, routines, reminders, and calendar tools
Supports daily, weekly, and monthly goals
Includes stopwatch, countdown, and interval timers
Provides charts, statistics, widgets, and data export
Offers a free plan and optional cloud backups

What to know first

Available only on Android
Premium cloud backups must be enabled manually
Usage and crash data use Google Analytics and Crashlytics

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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