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Todoist

2 alternatives — 1 easy, 1 medium

Why people leave Todoist

  • Premium features require subscription
  • Data stored on Todoist servers
  • Limited project views on free plan
  • No self-hosted option

Comparison

AppDifficultyRAMDockerMobileStatus
Plane

Project management tool designed as an open-source alternative to Jira and Linear.

medium2GB— Active
Vikunja

Open-source task management and to-do app with kanban boards, lists, and calendars.

easy0.25GB— Android Active

Detailed Look

Plane Top Pick

Project management tool designed as an open-source alternative to Jira and Linear.

Pros

  • + Modern clean UI
  • + Issue tracking with cycles and modules
  • + GitHub and Slack integrations
  • + Active development

Cons

  • - Self-hosted version lags behind cloud
  • - Some features require paid plan
  • - Resource intensive for a project tracker
  • - Relatively new project

Vikunja

Open-source task management and to-do app with kanban boards, lists, and calendars.

Pros

  • + Multiple view modes including kanban and calendar
  • + CalDAV support
  • + Lightweight and fast
  • + Good API

Cons

  • - Smaller community than alternatives
  • - Mobile app is basic
  • - No real-time collaboration
  • - Fewer integrations than Trello

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