Todoist Pro alternatives
Killing ~$4-5/mo (~$48/yr) — here are 2 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.
the answer easy migration
Super Productivity · Free ⭐ 21.6K stars To-do list + time tracking + pomodoro, fully free and private.
you stop paying ~$4-5/mo → keep ~$48/yr
head-to-head
| Todoist Pro | Super Productivity | |
|---|---|---|
| price | ~$4-5/mo | Free |
| self-hostable | no | no |
| license | proprietary | MIT |
| verified | — | 2026-08 |
| migration | — | easy effort |
free & open source (2)
Free
To-do list + time tracking + pomodoro, fully free and private.
trade-offs: No native team features
github →migration guide
One-click-ish jump to Vikunja
⏱ ~30 minutes- Stand up Vikunja (their official docker-compose, or use Vikunja Cloud free).
- In Todoist: Settings → Integrations → developer token.
- In Vikunja: Migration → Todoist → paste token. Projects, tasks and due dates flow in.
- Install a mobile client (official apps or third-party) pointed at your instance.
- Rebuild your two most-used filters as saved views.
- Cancel Todoist Pro.
faq
What is the best free alternative to Todoist Pro?
Super Productivity is the top free option — To-do list + time tracking + pomodoro, fully free and private.
How much can I save by switching from Todoist Pro?
Todoist Pro costs ~$4-5/mo, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $48/year per seat.
Can Todoist Pro be self-hosted?
Yes — Vikunja can be self-hosted for free.