Filtered ranking
Best Free to-Do List Apps in 2026
6 of the 8 to-do list apps ranked on listme.name match: they can be used without paying (a free plan or free version). The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 1
Todoist
The broadest platform coverage in this list, with a free Beginner plan and add-ons for browsers and email. Advanced planning sits behind the per-user Pro subscription, unlike Microsoft To Do, which is free.
Best for Cross-platform personal and team task lists
LinuxmacOSWindowsiOS, iPadOSAndroidWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 2
TickTick
Combines lists, a calendar, a habit tracker and a Pomodoro timer in one app that runs on most platforms. Its feature count makes it busier than Todoist or Microsoft To Do for simple lists.
Best for Tasks, calendar and habits in one app
iOS, iPadOSAndroidWindowsmacOSLinuxWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 3
Super Productivity
A free, MIT-licensed task manager with time tracking, timeboxing and Jira, GitLab and GitHub integrations. Its focus is developer and deep-work use, so it suits plain shopping lists less well than Microsoft To Do.
Best for Time tracking and focus work for developers
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSWebFree and open sourceOpen source
- 4
Microsoft To Do
Free, simple lists with My Day suggestions, shared lists and attachments up to 25 MB, on Windows, iOS, iPadOS and Android. Its planning tools are thinner than those of Todoist or TickTick.
Best for Simple shared lists and a daily My Day plan
WindowsiOS, iPadOSAndroidFree
- 5
Vikunja
An AGPLv3 task manager with Kanban, Gantt and table views that you can self-host. Self-hosting needs your own server, and the hosted plans are paid, which makes it a poorer fit for casual use.
Best for Self-hosted team task boards
WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
- 6
Google Tasks
Free, and tied to Gmail and Google Calendar, with subtasks and recurring tasks. Its apps are basic, and it offers fewer organizing options than Microsoft To Do.
Best for Simple to-dos inside Gmail and Google Calendar
WebAndroidiOSFree
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Free to use | Apple devices only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Todoist | 93.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | LinuxmacOSWindowsiOS, iPadOSAndroidWeb | Yes | No |
 TickTick | 90.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOS, iPadOSAndroidWindowsmacOSLinuxWeb | Yes | No |
 Super Productivity | 86.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSWeb | Yes | No |
 Microsoft To Do | 84.5 | Free | WindowsiOS, iPadOSAndroid | Yes | No |
 Vikunja | 82.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Yes | No |
 Google Tasks | 79.0 | Free | WebAndroidiOS | Yes | No |
