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TaskView vs Zero-Friction Tasks
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 AndroidAPIiPhone+5
TaskView combines detailed task management with self-hosted data storage and project-level controls. Its free Community Edition is broad, while paid tiers set stated team-size limits except Business.
Visit TaskView Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Zero-Friction Tasks combines personal task lists, reminders, offline operation, and account-free synchronization. The Free tier covers basic use, while Pro removes listed task, list, and reminder limits for €5.99 a month.
Visit Zero-Friction TasksThe facts
| TaskView | Zero-Friction Tasks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: €49 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | TaskView | Zero-Friction Tasks |
| Website | taskview.tech | zerofriction.app |
| On to-do list apps | #36 of 150 | #40 of 150 |
TaskView: what it does well
- Kanban boards and dependency graphs
- Twenty-eight granular project permissions
- GitHub, GitLab, and Gitea syncing
- PostgreSQL storage on your server
- Free Community Edition with unlimited people
What to know first
- Docker Compose deployment is required
- HTTPS needs a reverse proxy
- Starter supports up to 20 people
- Paid support has no guaranteed response time or SLA
Zero-Friction Tasks: what it does well
- Works across web, desktop, and mobile
- Supports recurring reminders
- Offline changes sync after reconnection
- AES-256 on-device encryption
- Pro includes unlimited tasks and lists
What to know first
- Free plan limits tasks to 50
- Free plan allows three active reminders
- Losing the sync code prevents recovery
- macOS requires Apple Silicon
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