Tasks.org
Focus: reminders and caldav. Shares to-do list and open source with Planify. An Android app, not a desktop app. Adds Android. Same 4.6 rating.
Android AppFreeAndroid
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Desktop App
Planify
A clean, open-source task manager for Linux with Todoist and CalDAV sync.
Rating
4.6 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Linux, Offline
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What is Planify?
Planify is a free, open-source task manager for Linux, inspired by Todoist and Things. Organise to-dos into projects and sections, add due dates, labels, reminders and subtasks, view your day at a glance and sync with Todoist or Nextcloud through CalDAV, so your lists follow you everywhere.
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Pros: what Planify does well
- Polished design that fits the Linux desktop
- Syncs with Todoist and Nextcloud
- Free and open source
Cons: where it falls short
- Linux only
- Best installed through Flathub
Who Planify is for
Linux users who want a Todoist-style task manager that feels at home on their desktop.
Who can skip it
Anyone on Windows, Mac or phone only.
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