Home /
Alternatives to Todoist /
Todoist vs Vikunja
Todoist vs Vikunja
A side-by-side look at Todoist (the paid SaaS) and Vikunja (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Todoist | Vikunja | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Cross-platform todo list and task manager. | Open source task manager with Kanban, lists and Gantt. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | AGPL-3.0 |
| Pricing | Free tier; Pro from $4/month. | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 2/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | Android |
Ad slot — between tables
Best for
Teams or power users who want Kanban, Gantt and CalDAV.
Vikunja strengths
- Multi-view — list, kanban, gantt, calendar.
- Single Go binary for self-host.
- CalDAV support.
Vikunja weaknesses
- iOS app is community-maintained.
- Smaller ecosystem.
- Team collaboration features still maturing.
What's the catch with Todoist?
- Free tier feature reductions over time.
- Reminder functionality locked behind paid tier.
- Cloud-only.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Todoist: see Todoist alternatives, or learn more about Vikunja on its project page.