Vikunja replaces 3 paid apps
One open-source tool, 3 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
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
setupThe free path requires a server or Docker, persistent volumes, secrets, and normally a reverse proxy with TLS
facts verified 2026-08-10
A capable Todoist replacement once you accept becoming its hosting department
the catchVikunja lacks Any.do’s polished guided daily planner, consumer-grade reminders, calendar experience, and low-friction mobile setup.
the verdict →all Any.do alternatives →
A capable Todoist replacement once you accept becoming its hosting department
the catchVikunja adds hosting administration and has less polished native mobile, offline, natural-language, and integration support than Todoist.
the verdict →all Todoist alternatives →
A capable Todoist replacement once you accept becoming its hosting department
the catchVikunja feels like a hosted web task system and cannot match Things’ native offline polish, frictionless capture, or elegant Today and Upcoming experience.
the verdict →all Things 3 alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $180/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
