Head-to-head · To-Do List Apps
Todoist vs Super Productivity
Todoist leads on 0 checks, Super Productivity on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTodoist · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTodoist · 4 of 4
Todoist scores higher on our rubric for to-do list apps: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
Todoist is the better fit for most people needing a complete task manager. Super Productivity is the better fit for open-source power users and self-hosters.
- Todoist fits best
Most people needing a complete task manager
- Super Productivity fits best
Open-source power users and self-hosters
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Side by side
| Feature | Todoist 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Super Productivity 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in To-Do List Apps | #6 in To-Do List Apps |
| Best for | Most people needing a complete task manager | Open-source power users and self-hosters |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Todoist 4/4 · Super Productivity 3/4 | ||
| Recurring tasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Task reminders | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Calendar sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subtasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Offline access | Web_and_mobile | Web_and_mobile |
| Active task limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android |
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| Our verdict | Todoist is a task-management application for organizing personal and professional work. It suits individuals who need structured projects, recurring due dates, reminders, subtasks, priorities, labels, filters, and multiple task layouts.… Read the review → |
Super Productivity is an open-source to-do list and deep-work application for individuals who want task management, time tracking, timeboxing, and focus tools together. Its task system covers projects, tags, notes, due dates, subtasks,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Todoist — where it wins
- Recurring dates, reminders, subtasks, priorities, labels, and filters
- Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar synchronization
- Web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, and API access
Where it doesn't
- Beginner is limited to 5 personal projects
- Calendar layout and custom reminders start with Pro
- Team roles, permissions, and billing require Business
Super Productivity — where it wins
- Free access to all features across supported platforms
- Recurring tasks, reminders, calendar sync, and offline operation
- Issue-tracker integrations, APIs, plugins, and self-hosting support
Where it doesn't
- Calendar integration has restrictions on some web and Android configurations
- The single Free plan offers no separate paid-tier options
- Its broad feature set may be more than simple list-making requires
- Todoist9.2/10 · Free plan
A complete task manager with broad platform coverage, recurring tasks, and team workspaces.
Visit TodoistFull verdict → - Super Productivity8.5/10 · Free plan
A broad, free task manager for open-source users and self-hosters.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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