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Head-to-head · Habit Tracker Apps

OpenHabitTracker vs Habitica

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score OpenHabitTracker #3 in Habit Tracker Apps 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Try OpenHabitTracker
Habitica #7 in Habit Tracker Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Habitica

OpenHabitTracker leads on 0 checks, Habitica on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpenHabitTracker · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOpenHabitTracker · 3 of 5

OpenHabitTracker scores higher on our rubric for habit tracker apps: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

OpenHabitTracker is the better fit for open-source users needing broad portability. Habitica is the better fit for gamified habit and task accountability.

  • OpenHabitTracker fits best

    Open-source users needing broad portability

  • Habitica fits best

    Gamified habit and task accountability

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Side by side

Feature OpenHabitTracker 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Habitica 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #3 in Habit Tracker Apps #7 in Habit Tracker Apps
Best for Open-source users needing broad portability Gamified habit and task accountability
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features OpenHabitTracker 3/5 · Habitica 0/5
Habit reminders ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Skip or pause habits ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Habit templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Home-screen widgets Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data export ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Habit limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, self-hosted Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and self-hosting
  • Tracks repetitions, elapsed time, or quantity with flexible repeat rules
  • Exports to Markdown, YAML, JSON, and TSV
  • Combines Habits, Dailies, and To-Dos in one task system
  • Adds rewards, avatars, quests, and battles to daily accountability
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android with a free core experience
Cons
  • Habit reminders come as one daily digest, not per-habit alerts
  • Syncing between devices means running your own server (Docker-based)
  • Integrations are limited to importing Google Keep notes from a Takeout export
  • Game mechanics may distract users seeking a simple habit log
  • Task views are list-based rather than analytics-focused
  • Advanced access depends on optional subscriptions and in-app purchases
Our verdict

OpenHabitTracker is a free, open-source app for individuals who want habits, notes, and tasks in one workspace. It runs on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with an additional self-hosted option. Habit records can use…

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Habitica is a gamified productivity application for people who want personal goals organized around motivation and accountability. It separates work into Habits, Dailies, and To-Dos, with recurring schedules for Dailies, checklists and due…

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  1. OpenHabitTrackerHabit Tracker Apps 9.0Free plan
  2. HabiticaHabit Tracker Apps 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenHabitTracker — where it wins

    • Supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and self-hosting
    • Tracks repetitions, elapsed time, or quantity with flexible repeat rules
    • Exports to Markdown, YAML, JSON, and TSV

    Where it doesn't

    • Habit reminders come as one daily digest, not per-habit alerts
    • Syncing between devices means running your own server (Docker-based)
    • Integrations are limited to importing Google Keep notes from a Takeout export

  • Habitica — where it wins

    • Combines Habits, Dailies, and To-Dos in one task system
    • Adds rewards, avatars, quests, and battles to daily accountability
    • Available on web, iOS, and Android with a free core experience

    Where it doesn't

    • Game mechanics may distract users seeking a simple habit log
    • Task views are list-based rather than analytics-focused
    • Advanced access depends on optional subscriptions and in-app purchases

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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