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to-do list app · TickTick

TickTick

Task manager with apps for six platforms, Kanban and calendar views, and a Premium plan at US$49.99 a year.

83/100

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

In short

TickTick suits people who want repeats, Kanban, calendar subscriptions and location reminders in one app at about $4 a month1,5,9,10. A free plan exists, but it caps lists and tasks1. The catch: sharing on Free is limited to one other person per list12, and the vendor's pages do not say whether it works offline3,12.

Best for: People who want repeats, Kanban and calendar feeds at a low yearly price.

Where the points come from

Systems18 of 24
Planning27 of 27
Calendar and sharing18 of 18
Your data7 of 12
Price13 of 19

Systems 18 of 24 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
AppsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, WebDownload page lists iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux apps and mentions the web app2,15.18 / 18
Works offlineNot publishedNot published on the vendor's help center or features page3,12.0 / 6

Planning 27 of 27 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Recurring tasksYesRepeat daily, weekly, monthly, yearly or on a custom schedule; "every Friday at 13:00" is an example4.7 / 7
Time remindersYesSet one or several reminders for a task, with a custom time5.4 / 4
Location remindersYesLocation reminders alert you on arrival; available on the iOS and Android apps only5.3 / 3
SubtasksYesSubtasks nest up to five levels and can take their own times and tags6.4 / 4
Labels or tagsYesTasks can carry several tags, and tags can be nested one level7.3 / 3
Dates typed in plain wordsYesSmart Recognition finds dates, times and repeats typed into a task8.3 / 3
Board viewYesKanban view is a display mode for lists; the upgrade page lists List and Kanban views on Free1,9.3 / 3

Calendar and sharing 18 of 18 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Tasks in your calendarYesA URL link per list can be subscribed to in Google, Outlook and other calendars10.6 / 6
Shared listsYesFree and Premium users can share lists; Free allows one shared member, Premium up to 2911,12.5 / 5
Assign tasksYesAny member of a shared list can assign tasks to another member12.4 / 4
Public APIYesThe Open API documents calls to get, create, update, complete and delete tasks, with a personal API token option16,17.3 / 3

Your data 7 of 12 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Export your tasksYesThe web app's Backup settings generate a data backup saved to your computer12,14.4 / 4
Open sourceNot publishedNot published on the vendor's download or features pages2,3.0 / 5
Two-factor sign-inYesTwo-step verification uses an authenticator app or email code, with backup codes13.3 / 3

Price 13 of 19 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free planYesFree plan at US$0 with 9 lists; the upgrade page lists Cross-Platform Sync on Free1.8 / 8
Cheapest paid plan$4.17/moPremium, US$49.99 a year billed yearly1.5 / 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
Free1 personFree1$09 lists, 99 tasks per list, Kanban view
Premium1 personUS$49.99/year1,12$4.17299 lists, 999 tasks per list, shared lists up to 29 members

The upgrade page shows one yearly Premium price; no monthly price was listed1.

Strengths

  • Kanban view is listed on the free plan1.
  • List links subscribe to Google, Outlook and other calendars10.
  • Location reminders on iOS and Android5.
  • Two-step verification with an authenticator app or email code13.
  • Backups can be generated from the web app and saved to your computer12,14.

Limits

  • Free allows 9 lists and 99 tasks per list1.
  • Free users can share a list with only one other person12.
  • Location reminders do not work on desktop apps5.
  • The help center and features page do not say whether it works offline3,12.

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. 4
    Super ProductivityPeople who want a free, local-first planner with open-source code
    79/100
    $0cheapest paid plan
  4. 5
    NozbePeople who plan work in projects and want a calendar feed
    78/100
    $6/mocheapest paid plan

TickTick vs Todoist · TickTick vs Remember The Milk · All 12 to-do list apps

Sources

  1. TickTick Premium upgrade and pricing, TickTick. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Download TickTick, TickTick. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. TickTick features, TickTick. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. Set Up Recurring Tasks, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Effective Reminder Feature, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. Multilevel Tasks, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. Manage Tasks with Tags, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. Smart Recognition, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. Kanban View: Categorize and Manage Tasks, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. Subscribing to TickTick in Third-Party Calendars, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  11. How to Share a List, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  12. FAQ, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  13. Two-Step Verification, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  14. Data Backup and Import, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  15. Cross-Platform Support, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  16. API Support, TickTick Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  17. TickTick Open API, TickTick Developer. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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