Any.do alternatives: 4 open-source picks
Any.do costs $7.99/mo — $95.88 a year. These 4 alternatives replace it for $0, led by Tasks.org, Vikunja and Focalboard. All 4 are open source. License, stars and last commit checked by hand on 2026-08-29. No trials, no crippled tiers.
A serious Android task list with recurrence and reminders; desktop and CalDAV sync are paid
licenseGPL-3.0
runson your machine
installInstall the Android app from Google Play or F-Droid; an early desktop app is optional
dataTasks are local and offline-first on Android; optional synchronization targets Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, Tasks.org Cloud, CalDAV/DAVx5, EteSync, or DecSync
the catch vs Any.doTasks.org is Android-first, with no mature iOS or web client and a much less polished calendar and daily-planning experience than Any.do.
setupLocal Android use is straightforward, but most non-Google/Microsoft synchronization options require an in-app subscription or separately configured sync service, and desktop support is still early
facts verified 2026-08-10
A capable Todoist replacement once you accept becoming its hosting department
licenseAGPL-3.0+
runsyour machine or their cloud
installUse the paid hosted service or deploy the free server with Docker Compose, a package, or the standalone binary
dataTasks, projects, users, and settings live in SQLite, MySQL/MariaDB, or PostgreSQL, with attachments in a persistent files directory, on the selected host
the catch vs Any.doVikunja lacks Any.do’s polished guided daily planner, consumer-grade reminders, calendar experience, and low-friction mobile setup.
setupThe free path requires a server or Docker, persistent volumes, secrets, and normally a reverse proxy with TLS
facts verified 2026-08-10
Kanban and project boards, a Trello/Notion-boards alternative from Mattermost
licenseMIT/AGPL dual
runsyour server
setupnot verified by us yet — check the repo README
facts verified 2026-08-29
Realtime kanban board that feels exactly like Trello, on your own server.
licenseFair Use (source available)
runsyour server
setupnot verified by us yet — check the repo README
facts verified 2026-08-29
What each one is, in full: Vikunja · Focalboard · Planka
last updated 2026-08-29 · no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
how to choose a Any.do alternative
Easiest to get running
Tasks.org — a one-click install, no server to maintain.
Most proven
Focalboard, with 26,000 GitHub stars — the largest community of the 4, which usually means more answers when something breaks.
Runs on your own machine, no server
Tasks.org — nothing to host, your data stays on your disk.
Works on your phone
Tasks.org has a mobile app.
what you give up by leaving Any.do
- mobile capture, widgets, family features, calendar integration, and sync
- perfect mobile sync
- calendar and email integrations
- shared workspaces
- behavioral coaching polish
None of the picks above covers all of it. The full verdict says which gaps matter.
Any.do alternatives at a glance
| tool | license | running it | platforms | stars | active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasks.org | GPL-3.0 | one-click install | android | 5,500 | 2026-07 |
| Vikunja | AGPL-3.0+ | docker to self-host | web, macos, windows, linux, self-hosted | 5,000 | 2026-08 |
| Focalboard | MIT/AGPL dual | one-click install | self-hosted, web | 26,000 | 2026-08 |
| Planka | Fair Use (source available) | one-click install | self-hosted, web | 10,000 | 2026-08 |
why people still pay for Any.do
People still pay for Any.do because task software is sticky because trust, speed, and ubiquitous capture matter more than the database schema. The recurring cost buys recurrence edge cases, notifications, sync conflicts, calendar APIs, mobile capture, and backups, not just the visible interface. If none of that applies to you, any pick above saves $95.88 a year.
questions about switching from Any.do
Is there an open-source alternative to Any.do?
Yes: Tasks.org, Vikunja, Focalboard and 1 more. Every tool on this page is open source: no trials, no crippled tiers.
Can open source really replace Any.do?
Our verdict is YES. Focalboard (26k stars), Planka (10k stars), Tasks.org (6k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Any.do — self-host in one command and stop paying $7.99/mo. The full verdict, and what you give up by switching, is at caniopensourceit.online/anydo.
What is the easiest open-source Any.do alternative to set up?
Tasks.org — a one-click install, no server to maintain.
What is the most popular open-source Any.do alternative?
By GitHub stars, Focalboard (26,000). Planka is next with 10,000.
