Taskwarrior
Focus: task manager, command line and gtd. Shares to-do list and open source with Super Productivity. Rated 4.6 (Super Productivity: 4.5).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.6Visit
Desktop App
Super Productivity
Free, open-source to-do list with timeboxing, time tracking and Jira or GitHub imports.
Rating
4.5 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Intermediate
Works on
Linux, macOS, Windows
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What is Super Productivity?
Super Productivity is a free, open-source to-do list and time tracker for Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS and the browser. You can timebox tasks, track time, create timesheets and pull in tasks from Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Trello, OpenProject and more. No account or registration is required, it does not collect data, and it is licensed under MIT.
Pros: what Super Productivity does well
- Free and open source (MIT), no account needed
- Timeboxing and time tracking built in
- Imports tasks from Jira, GitHub, GitLab and Trello
Cons: where it falls short
- Many options can feel busy at first
- Fewer natural-language shortcuts than Todoist
Who Super Productivity is for
Developers and freelancers who want tasks and time tracking in one private app.
Who can skip it
People who want a minimal shared shopping list.
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Focus To-Do
Focus: pomodoro, focus timer and reports. Shares to-do list with Super Productivity. A mobile app, not a desktop app. Freemium (Super Productivity: Free). Adds Chrome. Same 4.5 rating.
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KanbanFlow
Focus: kanban, pomodoro and tasks. Shares time tracking with Super Productivity. A web app, not a desktop app. Freemium (Super Productivity: Free). Same 4.5 rating.
Web AppFree planWeb, Android
4.5Visit
Timewarrior
Focus: timesheets, command line and github. Shares time tracking and open source with Super Productivity. Adds Offline. Same 4.5 rating.
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.5Visit
Pomotroid
Focus: pomodoro, focus timer and desktop app. Shares open source with Super Productivity. Rated 4.6 (Super Productivity: 4.5).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Akiflow
Focus: daily planning, inbox and calendar. Shares timeboxing with Super Productivity. Expensive (Super Productivity: Free). Same 4.5 rating.
Desktop AppExpensivemacOS, Windows
4.5Visit
Free alternatives to Super Productivity
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
Workrave
Focus: break reminder, rsi prevention and healthy work. Shares open source with Super Productivity. Adds Offline. Rated 4.4 (Super Productivity: 4.5).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, Linux
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Planify
Focus: linux app, todoist sync and github. Shares to-do list and open source with Super Productivity. Adds Offline. Rated 4.6 (Super Productivity: 4.5).
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4.6Visit
ActivityWatch
Focus: screen time and privacy. Shares time tracking and open source with Super Productivity. Adds Chrome and Firefox. Same 4.5 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.5Visit
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Focus: macos, menu bar and utilities. Shares open source with Super Productivity. A Mac app, not a desktop app. Same 4.5 rating.
Mac AppFreemacOS
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Marinara Timer
Focus: pomodoro, timer and focus. Shares timeboxing with Super Productivity. A web app, not a desktop app. Rated 4.4 (Super Productivity: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb
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solidtime
Focus: billable hours, toggl alternative and self-hosted. Shares time tracking and open source with Super Productivity. A web app, not a desktop app. Rated 4.6 (Super Productivity: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
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