Free picks
8 Best Free To-do List and Task Apps
The best to-do app is the one you will actually open every day. These free task managers range from simple daily lists to full project boards, and each one has a usable free plan.
Short answer
Our top picks for free to-do list and task apps are Todoist, TickTick and Any.do. All 8 picks on this list have a free plan.
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The list
Every pick is free or has a usable free plan. Pricing and features change, so check each tool's own site before you commit.
- 1
A fast, reliable task manager that stays out of your way.
Why it stands out: Excellent quick capture
Best for Professionals, Students, Personal Use · Mobile App
- 2
Achieve more, every day.
Why it stands out: All-in-one solution for tasks, habits, and time tracking.
Best for Students, Freelancers, Professionals · Web App
- 3
Keep life organized.
Why it stands out: Excellent for combining tasks, calendars, and lists into a single interface.
Best for Personal Use, Students, Professionals · Web App
- 4
Lists, notes and team tasks in one document-like workspace.
Why it stands out: Notes and tasks in the same block
Best for Teams, Freelancers, Creators · Web App
- 5
The simplest possible kanban board for visual work tracking.
Why it stands out: Learnable in minutes
Best for Teams, Freelancers, Small Businesses · Web App
- 6
One workspace for notes, docs, projects and wikis.
Why it stands out: Extremely flexible
Best for Students, Creators, Teams · Web App
- 7
One dense workspace for tasks, docs, goals and reporting.
Why it stands out: Replaces several separate tools
Best for Teams, Small Businesses, Managers · Web App
- 8
Structured project and workload management for growing teams.
Why it stands out: Clear ownership on every task
Best for Teams, Managers, Enterprises · Web App
Frequently asked questions
- Which of these free to-do list and task apps is the top pick?
- Todoist is our first pick. A fast, reliable task manager that stays out of your way. Todoist has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features or usage.
- Are all of these to-do list and task apps free?
- Every pick is free to start. 0 picks are completely free, and 8 have free plans with paid upgrades for more features or usage.
- Which ones are easiest for beginners?
- Todoist, TickTick and Any.do are rated beginner-friendly in our directory, along with 2 other picks.
- What platforms do these tools run on?
- The most common platforms are Android (8 of 8 picks), iOS (8) and macOS (8). Check each tool's page for its full list of platforms.
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