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Any.doMost similar to Todoist in what it does, its category and its price.
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AsanaHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5.
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Goals – AI Action PlannerFrom $1.99/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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FellowRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Todoist.
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At a glance
Green means better than Todoist, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TodoistBaseline | 4.0 | Free | Yes | A long-established task manager with AI-generated action plans, built by a company that publishes its deliberate position on how AI should be used. | |
| Any.do | 3.7−0.3 | Free | Yes | Task manager for individuals and teams with an AI assistant that breaks big tasks into steps, plus WhatsApp task capture and reminders. | vs Todoist |
| Asana | 4.4+0.4 | $10.99/mo | Yes | Founded by two ex-Facebook engineers in 2008, now adding AI teammates to its task-breakdown assistant | vs Todoist |
| Fellow | 4.4+0.4 | $7/mo | Yes | Structures meetings before they happen, not just notes after | vs Todoist |
 Remember The Milk | 3.5−0.5 | Free | Yes | Long-running task manager now with a Beta AI-assistant integration - add and organize tasks just by asking Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor. | vs Todoist |
 ClickUp | 4.4+0.4 | $7/mo | Yes | Built to be the one app that replaces every other productivity tool | vs Todoist |
 Pitch | 4.1+0.1 | $8/mo | Yes | Built by six former Wunderlist teammates into a collaborative presentation workspace with 25+ AI actions | vs Todoist |
 Otter.ai | 4.3+0.3 | $17/mo | Yes | One of the original names that made AI meeting transcription mainstream | vs Todoist |
| Goals – AI Action Planner | 3.6−0.4 | $1.99/mo | Yes | Turns a plain-language goal into one AI-planned daily action instead of a full project plan. | vs Todoist |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Todoist.
Any.do
3.7Free
vs Todoist−0.3
Task manager for individuals and teams with an AI assistant that breaks big tasks into steps, plus WhatsApp task capture and reminders.
- AI assistant with Break It Down task decomposition
- WhatsApp task creation and reminders
- Lists, calendar and reminders in one app
Task decomposition addresses the real reason to-dos stall
AI features sit on the paid tiers
Asana
4.4$10.99/mo
vs Todoist+0.4
Founded by two ex-Facebook engineers in 2008, now adding AI teammates to its task-breakdown assistant.
- AI breaks plain-language goals into tasks, milestones, and dependencies
- AI teammates feature (beta) extends toward active project collaboration
- Free Personal plan for up to two users
AI is layered onto a mature, widely adopted platform rather than an unproven new product
Advanced tier at $24.99/user/month runs above several competitors' equivalent plans
Fellow
4.4$7/mo
vs Todoist+0.4
Structures meetings before they happen, not just notes after.
- Collaborative meeting agendas built before meetings happen
- Structured one-on-one meeting templates
- AI note-taking and action item tracking
Addresses meeting structure and quality before the meeting, not just after
More collaboration features require a paid plan
Remember The Milk
3.5Free
vs Todoist−0.5
Long-running task manager now with a Beta AI-assistant integration - add and organize tasks just by asking Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor.
- Beta AI-assistant integration (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more)
- Natural-language task creation and list organization
- AI-assisted prioritization of what to focus on
AI integration works through assistants you may already use daily
AI-assistant integration is Beta and positioned as an add-on, not the core experience
ClickUp
4.4$7/mo
vs Todoist+0.4
Built to be the one app that replaces every other productivity tool.
- ClickUp Brain AI for summarization and automation
- Project management, docs, goals, and chat in one platform
- Free tier with substantial functionality
Genuine consolidation of several tool categories into one platform
Breadth of features creates a steeper learning curve than focused tools
Pitch
4.1$8/mo
vs Todoist+0.1
Built by six former Wunderlist teammates into a collaborative presentation workspace with 25+ AI actions.
- Real-time collaborative editing built into the core product, not added later
- 25+ AI actions covering outline generation, slide rewriting, and design suggestions
- Built-in commenting and approval workflows for team review
Real-time co-editing is a first-class feature, not a retrofit onto a single-owner tool
Collaboration-first design is less valuable for someone building decks solo
Otter.ai
4.3$17/mo
vs Todoist+0.3
One of the original names that made AI meeting transcription mainstream.
- One of the earliest mainstream AI meeting transcription tools
- Large, established existing user base since 2016
- Core transcription accuracy refined over nearly a decade
Longest track record specifically in core transcription accuracy
More minutes and advanced features require a paid plan
Goals – AI Action Planner
3.6$1.99/mo
vs Todoist−0.4
Turns a plain-language goal into one AI-planned daily action instead of a full project plan.
- Natural-language goal entry converted into a staged plan
- One highlighted "next action" surfaced per day
- Streak and check-in tracking tied to each goal
Free tier needs no signup, lowering the barrier to try it
Launched in 2026, so long-term reliability is unproven
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Todoist free?
Todoist has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Todoist?
Asana is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Fellow, ClickUp, Otter.ai.
What is the cheapest alternative to Todoist?
Among paid plans, Goals – AI Action Planner has the lowest starting price (from $1.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Asana.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.