The Best TickTick Alternatives in 2026
Tolodora Editorial Team
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TickTick has built a loyal following by packing a task list, calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer into one app at a price most competitors can't match. But that all-in-one design isn't for everyone: some people want a purer task manager with fewer distractions, others need deeper collaboration or note-taking, and some just prefer a tool that's already bundled into software they use every day.
We compared six of the most-searched TickTick alternatives on pricing, ease of use, support and functionality. If you want the short version: Todoist is the closest like-for-like swap for most users, Things 3 is the pick for Apple users who want the cleanest design, and Notion suits anyone who wants tasks combined with notes and databases in one workspace.
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| # | Tool | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todoist | Users who want a straightforward, distraction-free task list without TickTick's extra modules. | 4.2/5 |
| 2 | Things 3 | Apple-only users who value design and don't need Windows, Android or web access. | 3.8/5 |
| 3 | Microsoft To Do | Microsoft 365 users who want basic task lists tied into email and calendar they already use. | 4.0/5 |
| 4 | Any.do | People who want TickTick-style calendar-plus-tasks but with a simpler, more guided daily view. | 4.0/5 |
| 5 | Notion | Users who want tasks integrated with notes, project docs and custom databases rather than a standalone app. | 4.0/5 |
| 6 | Sunsama | People who already use several task tools and calendars and want one place to plan each day around them. | 3.8/5 |
Todoist
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.5/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 7.8/10
What I like
A clean, fast task manager with natural-language date entry and strong cross-platform apps.
Best for
Users who want a straightforward, distraction-free task list without TickTick's extra modules.
Todoist strips away the calendar and habit-tracking add-ons TickTick bundles in, focusing purely on task management with labels, filters and recurring due dates. It lacks TickTick's built-in Pomodoro timer and habit tracker, but its natural-language input and karma-style productivity trends are more polished.
Things 3
- Pricing
- 6.2/10
- Functionality
- 7.6/10
- Ease of use
- 9.2/10
- Support
- 7.0/10
What I like
One of the best-designed task managers available, with a calm, uncluttered interface.
Best for
Apple-only users who value design and don't need Windows, Android or web access.
Things 3 is a one-time purchase rather than TickTick's subscription, but that purchase is per platform (Mac, iPhone, iPad separately) and there's no Windows, Android or web app, unlike TickTick which runs everywhere. It also has no built-in Pomodoro timer, habit tracker or real-time collaboration, trading TickTick's breadth for a tighter, single-purpose design.
Microsoft To Do
- Pricing
- 9.6/10
- Functionality
- 6.6/10
- Ease of use
- 8.5/10
- Support
- 7.4/10
What I like
A free, simple task manager that integrates directly with Outlook and Microsoft 365.
Best for
Microsoft 365 users who want basic task lists tied into email and calendar they already use.
Microsoft To Do is entirely free, undercutting TickTick's premium tier, but it's noticeably more basic: no Pomodoro timer, no habit tracking and limited customization beyond lists and My Day. It makes the most sense for people already living in Outlook and Teams rather than those wanting TickTick's fuller feature set.
Any.do
- Pricing
- 7.5/10
- Functionality
- 7.9/10
- Ease of use
- 8.6/10
- Support
- 7.6/10
What I like
A polished task and calendar app with a focus on quick daily planning.
Best for
People who want TickTick-style calendar-plus-tasks but with a simpler, more guided daily view.
Any.do covers similar ground to TickTick, combining tasks, a calendar and reminders in one app, though it doesn't include TickTick's Pomodoro timer or habit tracker. Its daily planning prompt is a distinguishing feature that TickTick doesn't offer in the same guided form.
Notion
- Pricing
- 7.8/10
- Functionality
- 9.2/10
- Ease of use
- 6.8/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A flexible workspace that can combine task lists, notes, wikis and databases in one place.
Best for
Users who want tasks integrated with notes, project docs and custom databases rather than a standalone app.
Notion can be configured to replicate much of what TickTick does, and go further with linked databases, notes and team wikis, but it requires manual setup and has a steeper learning curve than TickTick's ready-made lists and calendar. It also has no native Pomodoro timer or habit tracker without add-ons or templates.
Sunsama
- Pricing
- 5.4/10
- Functionality
- 8.4/10
- Ease of use
- 8.0/10
- Support
- 8.2/10
What I like
A daily planning tool that pulls tasks from multiple apps and calendars into one guided workflow.
Best for
People who already use several task tools and calendars and want one place to plan each day around them.
Sunsama is priced well above TickTick with no permanent free tier, positioning itself as a planning layer on top of tools like Trello, Asana and Google Calendar rather than a standalone task manager. It skips TickTick's habit tracker and Pomodoro timer in favor of deep calendar time-blocking and end-of-day review routines.
The verdict
Choose Todoist for a simpler like-for-like task manager, Things 3 if you're fully in the Apple ecosystem and want the cleanest design, Microsoft To Do if you want something free and basic, Any.do for calendar-centric daily planning, Notion if you want tasks folded into a broader workspace, and Sunsama if you need to unify tasks from several other tools into one daily plan.
Whatever you shortlist, run your real work through it for a week before committing — the right tool is the one that quietly disappears and lets you get back to it. And if you build software like this yourself, you can list it on Tolodora free.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to TickTick?
Yes. Microsoft To Do is completely free, though it offers far fewer features than TickTick's paid tiers, such as no built-in Pomodoro timer or habit tracking. Todoist, Any.do and Notion also have free plans with usage limits.
What's the closest alternative to TickTick for someone who wants the same all-in-one feature set?
Any.do is one of the closer matches, combining tasks, a calendar and reminders in a single app similar to TickTick's structure, though neither it nor Todoist include TickTick's Pomodoro timer and habit tracker in the same built-in form.
Which TickTick alternative is best for Apple users specifically?
Things 3 is generally considered the strongest option for Apple users who want a native, design-focused task manager, though it requires separate purchases across Mac, iPhone and iPad and has no Windows or Android app, unlike TickTick.
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