Todoist Alternative

Looking for a Todoist alternative?

Todoist is great for organizing tasks. But if you have ADHD and can't START tasks, OneTask is the alternative. One task, one timer, zero overwhelm.

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Todoist alternative summary: OneTask doesn't show you a list. It shows you one task and a timer.

Last updated 2026-04-18

Why people look for Todoist alternatives

Todoist is amazing at capturing tasks. But if you spend more time organizing your to-do list than actually doing tasks, the app has become the problem.

Todoist's projects, labels, filters, and priorities give you so many choices that choosing what to work on becomes its own task. For ADHD brains, this is paralysis.

There's no built-in timer or focus mode. Todoist tells you what to do but doesn't help you actually start doing it.

The more tasks you add, the more anxious you feel looking at the list. Todoist scales beautifully — but your anxiety scales with it.

Todoist works across every platform, which means notifications follow you everywhere. There's no escape from the list.

Why OneTask is a better fit

One task at a time

OneTask doesn't show you a list. It shows you one task and a timer. That's the whole app. No lists, no projects, no labels — just the thing you committed to doing right now.

Built-in focus timer

Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Your commitment is always visible, always counting. Todoist has no timer.

Designed for ADHD

Fewer choices means less executive function drain. You don't need to decide what to work on — you already decided. Now just press start.

Apple ecosystem integration

Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch complication. Your single task is everywhere you look.

Pricing: OneTask vs Todoist

OneTask

$1.99/mo

Or $19.99/year

Todoist

Free (limited)

Pro: $4/month. Business: $6/user/month.

Frequently asked questions

Can OneTask replace Todoist?

They solve different problems. Todoist manages your task list. OneTask executes one task at a time. Many users keep both: Todoist as the system of record, OneTask as the execution layer.

What if I need to see all my tasks?

OneTask isn't designed for that. If you need a full task overview, keep Todoist. Use OneTask only when it's time to focus and execute.

Does OneTask sync with Todoist?

Not directly. OneTask is intentionally standalone — you enter one task, focus on it, finish it. The simplicity is the feature.

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