todo.txtManage a plain-text to-do list from the command line.
Free and open source (GPL-3.0 licence per GitHub).
Notes, tasks & docs
Errands
Free optionOpen sourceLocal
Keep simple task lists and subtasks on your Linux desktop.
What you can use it for
Keep simple task lists and subtasks on your Linux desktop.
- Create multiple lists, notes and subtasks without a project quota.
- Local use does not require a cloud account.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Everyday personal lists, task notes and subtasks on Linux. Not advanced automation, Apple ecosystem sync or full Todoist team functionality.
Before you switch
Simple lists rather than full project management. Linux Flatpak is the supported distribution. No native Apple apps, Todoist collaboration or equivalent natural-language scheduling. Nextcloud is the documented working sync route; other CalDAV providers may fail and hosting can cost money.
Alternatives to these paid apps
Each comparison covers the workflow described above, rather than every paid feature.
More for the same workflow
See alternatives →todo.txt
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Free local task manager · Linux · optional sync provider costs
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