Side by side
TaskPaper vs Vicu
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.
Paid Mac
TaskPaper offers an outline-based task workflow with filtering, Reminders exchange, and scripting, while keeping its files in plain text. It is limited to macOS, has no free plan, and the maker considers it finished software.
Visit TaskPaper Paid AndroidExtensionLinux+2
Vicu combines quick keyboard capture, structured smart lists, and broad task details with desktop offline queuing. Its personal scope and Vikunja server requirement matter if you need team planning or a ready-made backend.
Visit VicuThe facts
| TaskPaper | Vicu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Android, Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | TaskPaper | Not published |
| Website | taskpaper.com | github.com |
| On to-do list apps | #147 of 150 | #143 of 150 |
TaskPaper: what it does well
- Plain-text files can be edited in other text editors.
- Filters by tag, item type, or content.
- Supports dates, times, and subtasks.
- Imports and exports Apple Reminders data.
- Offers themes and JavaScript scripting.
What to know first
- macOS only.
- No free plan.
- Offline access is listed as none.
- Maker does not expect big new features.
Vicu: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license
- Quick Entry captures tasks from any application
- Smart lists organize tasks by time and status
- Supports recurring tasks, reminders, and subtasks
- Desktop edits queue while the server is unreachable
What to know first
- Android requires Vikunja server version 2.4.0 or newer
- No Kanban boards, Gantt charts, or team features
- Requires a Vikunja backend for synchronization
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