Alternatives
Best Mac Pet alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Mac Pet alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/mac-pet
3 direct alternatives to Mac Pet and 5 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Any.do is the top alternative to Mac Pet on our list, followed by TickTick and Streaks.
- 4 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Any.do.
- Highest rated: TickTick, 4.6 out of 5 from 242 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 3 direct
- 4 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Mac Pet
Any.do
#1 Top pickSimple to-do list and daily planner app
Starting price
From $2.99 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.5 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 1,317 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
TickTick
#2Task manager, calendar, habits, and Pomo timer in one app
Starting price
From $4.17 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 242 ratings, Sep 2026
Streaks
#3Habit tracking app for Apple devices
Pricing
Usage-based
4.5 /5 on G2 · 267 ratings, Sep 2026
Mac Pet vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | n/a | |
| Price: $2.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.5 out of 5, from 1,317 ratings across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra (1,317) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $4.17/mo | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 242 ratings across G2 and Capterra (242) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Usage-based | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 267 ratings on G2 (267) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $9/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.4 out of 5, from 234 ratings across G2 and Capterra (234) | Same category as Mac Pet |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 58 ratings on G2 (58) | Same category as Mac Pet |
| Price: $4.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.2 out of 5, from 70 ratings across SourceForge and G2 (70) | Same category as Mac Pet | |
 | Price: $8/mo | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 16 ratings on G2 (16) | Same category as Mac Pet |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 2.5 out of 5, from 87 ratings on Trustpilot (87) | Same category as Mac Pet |
Why people consider alternatives to Mac Pet
Mac Pet is a unique productivity application for macOS that integrates a virtual pixel pet directly into your menu bar or MacBook notch.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in habit tracking.
The 3 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (habit tracking) with different trade-offs. The 5 tools marked "Same category as Mac Pet" fit the category but replace Mac Pet less directly.
Mac Pet by the numbers
| Metric | Mac Pet | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | 40 of 49 have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 1 tool | 1 | #21 of 49 (joint) |
Listed as an alternative to: #18 on 2026-10-16 to #21 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 49 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Habit Tracking data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Mac Pet by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Habit Tracking leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Habit Tracking tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 12 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Habitz | $1.67/mo, billed yearly |
| 2 | Habitify | $2.49/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | HyperSleep | $2.50/mo, billed yearly |
| 4 | Widgets For Notion | $2.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | Session | $3.33/mo, billed yearly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 12 of 49 Habit Tracking tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Habit Tracking leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Habit Tracking statistics.
8 alternatives to Mac Pet
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Mac Pet" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Any.do
Free plan Cheaper than Mac PetSimple to-do list and daily planner app
4.5 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 1,317 ratings, Sep 2026
From $2.99/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 2
TickTick
PaidTask manager, calendar, habits, and Pomo timer in one app
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 242 ratings, Sep 2026
From $4.17/mo flat, billed yearly
- 3
Streaks
PaidHabit tracking app for Apple devices
4.5 /5 on G2 · 267 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 4
RescueTime
Free plan Cheaper than Mac PetUnderstand your time usage automatically and block distractions
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 234 ratings, Sep 2026
From $9/mo flat, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Mac Pet
- 5
Forest
PaidGrow virtual trees to beat phone addiction and boost focus
4.6 /5 on G2 · 58 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Mac Pet
- 6
Habitica
Free plan Cheaper than Mac PetGamified habit tracking and productivity
4.2 /5 across SourceForge and G2 · 70 ratings, Sep 2026
From $4.99/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Mac Pet
- 7
Amazing Marvin
PaidPersonalized productivity tool combining task management, planning, and habit tracking with behavioral psychology.
4.9 /5 on G2 · 16 ratings, Mar 2026
From $8/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Mac Pet
- 8
Untappd
Free plan Cheaper than Mac PetDiscover, track, and share your beer experiences with a global community.
2.5 /5 on Trustpilot · 87 ratings, Aug 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
Same category as Mac Pet
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Mac Pet?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Mac Pet are Any.do, TickTick, Streaks. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Mac Pet?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. Any.do is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Simple to-do list and daily planner app).
Why do people look for Mac Pet alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Mac Pet: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in habit tracking. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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