ClickUp
One dense workspace for tasks, docs, goals and reporting.
Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.4Visit
Goal
Actually finish my tasks
Task and project tools plus the methods behind them, for people who capture a lot and complete less than they would like.
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
Start with these
A task list you trust enough to stop keeping one in your head.
How to use this bundle
- 1.Capture everything in one list, then choose three things for today.
- 2.Anything under two minutes gets done, not scheduled.
- 3.Close the day by clearing the inbox, not by adding to it.
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These picks at a glance
Counted from the listings on this page.
- Pricing
- Of 13 picks, 8 are completely free, 3 have a free plan and 2 are paid.
- Highest rated
- Things 3 (4.8/5), TickTick (4.7/5) and Goblin Tools (4.7/5) have the highest ratings in our reviews.
- Formats
- Most common: Web App (6), Desktop App (4), Android App (1) and Mac App (1).
- Topics covered
- Task Management (12), Personal Productivity (8), Organization (4) and Time Management (4).
- Platforms
- Most listed: macOS (8), Web (8), Android (7) and iOS (7).
- Best for
- Picked most often for Professionals (10), Personal Use (9) and Freelancers (6).
- Learning curve
- 7 beginner-friendly, 5 intermediate and 1 advanced.
- Newest addition
- Planify, added 27 October 2026.