Alternatives
Best OmniFocus alternatives in 2026
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Cite this list: Toolradar, best OmniFocus alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/omnifocus
5 direct alternatives to OmniFocus and 3 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
- Asana is the top alternative to OmniFocus on our list, followed by Todoist and Any.do.
- 5 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Asana.
- Highest rated: Google Calendar, 4.8 out of 5 from 4,376 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 5 direct
- 5 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to OmniFocus
Asana
#1 Top pickOrchestrate work from tasks to initiatives with projects and automation
Starting price
From $10.99 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 27,636 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Todoist
#2Organize work and life with natural language task capture
Starting price
From $5 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,494 ratings, Sep 2026
Any.do
#3Simple 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
Most affordable
OmniFocus vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $9.99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 141 ratings across G2 and Capterra (141) | |
| Price: $10.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.4 out of 5, from 27,636 ratings across G2 and Capterra (27,636) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $5/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 3,494 ratings across G2 and Capterra (3,494) | Direct alternative | |
| 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 | 4.4 out of 5, from 29 ratings on G2 (29) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $9/mo | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 19,870 ratings across Trustpilot, TrustRadius, PeerSpot and more (19,870) | Same category as OmniFocus |
 | Price: $7/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.8 out of 5, from 4,376 ratings across G2 and Capterra (4,376) | Same category as OmniFocus |
 | Price: $5/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.1 out of 5, from 37,904 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (37,904) | Same category as OmniFocus |
Why people consider alternatives to OmniFocus
OmniFocus is a powerful task manager for Apple devices based on Getting Things Done methodology. Capture thoughts quickly and organize into projects and contexts. Perspectives create custom views of your tasks.
Here are the real cost and limitation gotchas that push teams to look elsewhere:
- Standard tier requires separate purchase per platform (iOS/macOS).
- Pro subscription is required for custom perspectives and sync.
The 5 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (task management) with different trade-offs. The 3 tools marked "Same category as OmniFocus" fit the category but replace OmniFocus less directly.
OmniFocus by the numbers
Toolradar data: OmniFocus's entry paid plan ($9.99/mo, billed monthly) ranks #37 of 66 (joint) for price among the Task Management tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $9/mo. Its head-to-head comparison pages had 69 visits in the last 30 days, ranking #10 of 56 tools with 20+ compare-page visits in Task Management. As of Nov 2026.
| Metric | OmniFocus | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $9.99/mo, billed monthly | $9/mo | #37 of 66 (joint) tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | No | 66% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 17 tools | 2 | #21 of 220 (joint) |
| User rating | 4.6/5 (across the web, 141 ratings) | 4.5/5 | #22 of 93 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 69 visits | 32 | #10 of 56 tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Visitors most often compare OmniFocus with Things 3 (last 30 days, Nov 2026).
Listed as an alternative to: #20 on 2026-10-16 to #21 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 220 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Task Management data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “OmniFocus by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Task Management leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Task Management 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 66 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ReadyTab | $0.58/mo, billed yearly |
| 2 | Psst | $2.99/mo, billed yearly |
| 2 | Task it All | $2.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | PopTask | $3.33/mo, billed yearly |
| 4 | Remember The Milk | $3.33/mo, billed yearly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
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 34 tools priced per user, verified price.
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 100 of 220 Task Management 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, “Task Management leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Task Management statistics.
8 alternatives to OmniFocus
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as OmniFocus" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Asana
Free plan Cheaper than OmniFocusOrchestrate work from tasks to initiatives with projects and automation
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 27,636 ratings, Sep 2026
From $10.99/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 2
Todoist
Free plan Cheaper than OmniFocusOrganize work and life with natural language task capture
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,494 ratings, Sep 2026
From $5/mo, billed yearly; free plan available
- 3
Any.do
Free plan Cheaper than OmniFocusSimple 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
- 4
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
- 5
Things 3
PaidAward-winning task manager for Apple
4.4 /5 on G2 · 29 ratings, Aug 2026
Price not published
- 6
ClickUp
Paid Battle-tested at scaleUnify tasks, docs, chat, and goals in one workspace
4.3 /5 across Trustpilot, TrustRadius, PeerSpot and more · 19,870 ratings, Sep 2026
From $9/user/mo, billed monthly
Same category as OmniFocus
- 7
Google Calendar
100% free Cheaper than OmniFocusOrganize your time with smart scheduling and seamless syncing
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 4,376 ratings, Sep 2026
From $7/user/mo, billed yearly
Same category as OmniFocus
- 8
Trello
Free plan Cheaper than OmniFocusOrganize your projects visually with boards, lists, and cards
4.1 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 37,904 ratings, Sep 2026
From $5/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as OmniFocus
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to OmniFocus?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to OmniFocus are Asana, Todoist, Any.do. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to OmniFocus?
Yes. Google Calendar is 100% free (no paid upgrade path) (Organize your time with smart scheduling and seamless syncing). Freemium tools on this list offer a free tier with paid upgrades; they are not the same as fully free.
Why do people look for OmniFocus alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from OmniFocus: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in task management. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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