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to-do list app · Johannes Millan

Super Productivity

Free, open-source task manager with time tracking and apps on every system.

79/100

#4 of 12 to-do list apps
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

Super Productivity suits people who want a free planner on every system, with local data, repeats, subtasks, boards and open-source code1,7,10,11,4. It costs nothing3. The catch: the vendor's home and pricing pages do not describe shared lists or assignment, no two-factor sign-in is published, and calendar links bring items in without sending new tasks out13.

Best for: People who want a free, local-first planner with open-source code.

Where the points come from

Systems24 of 24
Planning24 of 27
Calendar and sharing3 of 18
Your data9 of 12
Price19 of 19

Systems 24 of 24 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
AppsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, WebDownload page lists a Windows installer, macOS DMG, Linux packages, iOS App Store, Google Play and a web app2.18 / 18
Works offlineYesDownload page says the web app works offline and calls the iOS app fully offline; data stays on the device by default2,1.6 / 6

Planning 24 of 27 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Recurring tasksYesRepeating tasks run daily, weekly, monthly or yearly, with custom intervals7.7 / 7
Time remindersYesReminders are set per task and notify at a chosen time12.4 / 4
Location remindersNot publishedNot published on the vendor's scheduled tasks page, which covers time reminders only12.0 / 3
SubtasksYesRight-click a task and choose Add subtask; subtasks sit under their parent11.4 / 4
Labels or tagsYesHome page lists tags among its features1.3 / 3
Dates typed in plain wordsYesTyping "Water plants @every friday 3pm" in the Add Task bar sets repeat and time. Needs the @ prefix6.3 / 3
Board viewYesBoards are column-based, with a default Kanban board of To Do, In Progress and Done10.3 / 3

Calendar and sharing 3 of 18 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Tasks in your calendarNoiCal is import-only. CalDAV does not upload tasks created in the app, so they do not appear in an outside calendar13.0 / 6
Shared listsNot publishedNot published on the vendor's home or pricing pages; the app keeps tasks on your device by default1,3.0 / 5
Assign tasksNot publishedNot published on the vendor's home or pricing pages1,3.0 / 4
Public APIYesA local REST API in the desktop app lists, creates, updates and deletes tasks; it is off by default8.3 / 3

Your data 9 of 12 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Export your tasksYesExport data downloads a plaintext JSON snapshot of your app data9.4 / 4
Open sourceYesThe GitHub repository states the MIT licence4.5 / 5
Two-factor sign-inNot publishedNot published on the vendor's home, pricing or GitHub pages1,3,4.0 / 3

Price 19 of 19 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free planYesFree forever with all features; sync through Super Sync, WebDAV or Dropbox keeps devices in step1,3.8 / 8
Cheapest paid plan$0The app has no paid plan; the pricing page lists one plan, Free3.11 / 11

The rule behind each line: how we score to-do list apps.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
FreeEveryoneFree3$0All features; optional donations through GitHub Sponsors

Strengths

  • Free for everyone, with no paid tiers and no trial3.
  • Open source under the MIT licence4.
  • Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, plus a web app that works offline2.
  • Repeating tasks can run daily, weekly, monthly or yearly, with custom intervals7.
  • Data export to a JSON file, and a local REST API in the desktop app8,9.

Limits

  • The vendor's home and pricing pages do not describe shared lists or assigning tasks1,3.
  • Calendar feeds and CalDAV bring items in; tasks created in the app are not uploaded to the calendar13.
  • The web app has limited offline use, and calendar integration will likely not work in the browser5.
  • Typed dates and repeats need an @ prefix, such as "@every friday 3pm"6.
  • The local REST API is off by default and runs only in the desktop app8.

What Johannes Millan says

Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.

  • Super Productivity says everything in the app is available to everyone, with no paid features3.

Other to-do list apps

  1. 1
    TodoistPeople who want repeating tasks, calendar feeds and sharing on every device
    89/100
    $5/mocheapest paid plan
  2. 2
    Remember The MilkPeople who want repeats, Smart Add typing and a calendar feed on any device
    83/100
    $4.17/mocheapest paid plan
  3. 3
    TickTickPeople who want repeats, Kanban and calendar feeds at a low yearly price
    83/100
    $4.17/mocheapest paid plan
  4. 5
    NozbePeople who plan work in projects and want a calendar feed
    78/100
    $6/mocheapest paid plan

All 12 to-do list apps

Sources

  1. Super Productivity, Super Productivity. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Download, Super Productivity. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Pricing, Super Productivity. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. super-productivity, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. 3.05 Web App vs Desktop, Super Productivity wiki. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. 3.04 Short Syntax, Super Productivity wiki. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. 4.13 Repeating Tasks, Super Productivity wiki. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. 3.01 API, Super Productivity wiki. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. 4.23 Managing Your Data, Super Productivity wiki. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. 4.05 Board View, Super Productivity wiki. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  11. 2.04 Manage Subtasks, Super Productivity wiki. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  12. 4.12 Scheduled Tasks, Super Productivity wiki. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  13. 3.07 Issue Integration Comparison, Super Productivity wiki. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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