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8 Best Free To-do List and Task Apps

The best to-do app is the one you will actually open every day. These free task managers range from simple daily lists to full project boards, and each one has a usable free plan.

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The list

Every pick is free or has a usable free plan. Pricing and features change, so check each tool's own site before you commit.

  1. 1

    Todoist

    Free plan4.6

    A fast, reliable task manager that stays out of your way.

    Why it stands out: Excellent quick capture

    Best for Professionals, Students, Personal Use · Mobile App

  2. 2

    TickTick

    Free plan4.7

    Achieve more, every day.

    Why it stands out: All-in-one solution for tasks, habits, and time tracking.

    Best for Students, Freelancers, Professionals · Web App

  3. 3

    Any.do

    Free plan4.0

    Keep life organized.

    Why it stands out: Excellent for combining tasks, calendars, and lists into a single interface.

    Best for Personal Use, Students, Professionals · Web App

  4. 4

    Superlist

    Free plan4.4

    Lists, notes and team tasks in one document-like workspace.

    Why it stands out: Notes and tasks in the same block

    Best for Teams, Freelancers, Creators · Web App

  5. 5

    Trello

    Free plan4.4

    The simplest possible kanban board for visual work tracking.

    Why it stands out: Learnable in minutes

    Best for Teams, Freelancers, Small Businesses · Web App

  6. 6

    Notion

    Free plan4.7

    One workspace for notes, docs, projects and wikis.

    Why it stands out: Extremely flexible

    Best for Students, Creators, Teams · Web App

  7. 7

    ClickUp

    Free plan4.4

    One dense workspace for tasks, docs, goals and reporting.

    Why it stands out: Replaces several separate tools

    Best for Teams, Small Businesses, Managers · Web App

  8. 8

    Asana

    Free plan4.4

    Structured project and workload management for growing teams.

    Why it stands out: Clear ownership on every task

    Best for Teams, Managers, Enterprises · Web App

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