Todoist vs Vikunja

Todoist9.2Visit Vikunja8.3Visit

Higher score Todoist #1 in To-Do List Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Todoist

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Vikunja #8 in To-Do List Apps 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Vikunja

• Todoist fits best

  Most people needing a complete task manager

• Vikunja fits best

  Self-hosters wanting flexible project views

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Side by side

Feature	Todoist 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Vikunja 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.3
Ranking	#1 in To-Do List Apps	#8 in To-Do List Apps
Best for	Most people needing a complete task manager	Self-hosters wanting flexible project views
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	€40/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Compliance	2FA	2FA
Integrations	6 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Todoist 4/4 · Vikunja 4/4
Recurring tasks	✓	✓
Task reminders	✓	✓
Calendar sync	✓	✓
Subtasks	✓	✓
Specs
Offline access	Web_and_mobile	Not checked yet
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, self_hosted
Our review
Pros	Recurring dates, reminders, subtasks, priorities, labels, and filters Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar synchronization Web, desktop, mobile, browser extension, and API access	List, Kanban, Gantt, and table views support varied workflows Recurring tasks, reminders, subtasks, labels, and saved filters Self-hosting, CalDAV sync, and imports from three task apps
Cons	Beginner is limited to 5 personal projects Calendar layout and custom reminders start with Pro Team roles, permissions, and billing require Business	Hosted plans begin at €4 per month CalDAV task synchronization is documented as early alpha Advanced project features may exceed simple checklist needs
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 →	Vikunja is an open-source to-do and task-management application for individuals, households, and organizations. It organizes work into projects and supports list, Kanban, Gantt, and table views, giving users several ways to plan and review… 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

• Vikunja — where it wins

  • List, Kanban, Gantt, and table views support varied workflows
  • Recurring tasks, reminders, subtasks, labels, and saved filters
  • Self-hosting, CalDAV sync, and imports from three task apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Hosted plans begin at €4 per month
  • CalDAV task synchronization is documented as early alpha
  • Advanced project features may exceed simple checklist needs

• Todoist9.2/10 · Free plan

  A complete task manager with broad platform coverage, recurring tasks, and team workspaces.

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• Vikunja8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A flexible open-source task manager with self-hosting, multiple views, and team features.

  Visit VikunjaFull verdict →