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Pomodoist vs TickTick
Both stand on to-do list apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6
Pomodoist brings task organization, focus sessions, and team features together, with a free plan and paid Pro and Lifetime options. Readers choosing the free plan should note its 90-day task-history limit; Android is listed as planned rather than currently available.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
TickTick combines task organization, reminders, calendar views, and collaboration in one app. The free plan has defined list, task, attachment, and member limits; Premium costs $49.99 per year.
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| Pomodoist | TickTick | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro yearly: $29.99 a year | Premium: $49.99 a year |
| Plans published | 8 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | TickTick |
| Website | pomodoist.com | ticktick.com |
| On to-do list apps | #1 of 150 | #3 of 150 |
Pomodoist: what it does well
- Combines task planning with a Pomodoro timer.
- Includes timeline, kanban, and priority matrix views.
- Voice input recognizes dates, projects, and tags.
- Free plan includes productivity reports.
- Self-hosting is available.
What to know first
- Free plan task history is limited to 90 days.
- Chrome extension is in beta.
- Android is planned for October 2026.
- Self-hosting practical minimums include 4 GB RAM.
TickTick: what it does well
- Recurring tasks and customizable reminder schedules
- Yearly, monthly, weekly, daily, and agenda views
- Sharing, task assignment, and collaboration
- Available across six platforms plus a Chrome extension
What to know first
- Free plan allows 9 lists
- Free plan allows 99 tasks per list
- Free plan includes 1 attachment per day
- Premium features become unavailable after expiry
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