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to-do list app · Vikunja

Vikunja

Open-source task manager you can host yourself or rent as Vikunja Cloud.

75/100

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

In short

Vikunja suits people who want open-source code or self-hosting, with repeats, reminders, sharing and task assignment included1,5,11. Cloud Personal is €40 a year1. The catch: the mobile app is alpha, CalDAV is early alpha, and the help pages do not describe offline use4,7,10.

Best for: People who want to own their task data or self-host.

Where the points come from

Systems12 of 24
Planning24 of 27
Calendar and sharing12 of 18
Your data12 of 12
Price15 of 19

Systems 12 of 24 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
AppsWindows, macOS, Linux, WebDesktop app for Linux, macOS and Windows; web interface has Settings pages. Mobile app is alpha, Android on Google Play Beta2,3,4,16.12 / 18
Works offlineNot publishedNot published on the vendor's features or help pages10.0 / 6

Planning 24 of 27 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Recurring tasksYesTasks repeat every day, week or month, and the next one is created when you finish5.7 / 7
Time remindersYesAbsolute reminders at a set date and time, or relative to due date5.4 / 4
Location remindersNot publishedNot published on the vendor's dates and reminders help page5.0 / 3
SubtasksYesTask relations link tasks as subtasks, parents or blockers8.4 / 4
Labels or tagsYesLabels categorise tasks and feed filters9.3 / 3
Dates typed in plain wordsYesQuick Add Magic page lists "every week monday at 10am" and "tomorrow at 5pm"6.3 / 3
Board viewYesFeatures page lists a kanban board; tasks move between buckets10,9.3 / 3

Calendar and sharing 12 of 18 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Tasks in your calendarNoCalDAV syncs tasks (VTODO), but the help page calls the integration early alpha with bugs, and lists no calendar-app guide7.0 / 6
Shared listsYesA project can be shared with a specific Vikunja user or a team11.5 / 5
Assign tasksYesAssign one or more users who have access to the project9.4 / 4
Public APIYesv1 API documented at /api/v1/docs; v2 uses an OpenAPI 3.1 spec12.3 / 3

Your data 12 of 12 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Export your tasksYesSettings, Data Export creates a ZIP of projects, tasks and attachments13.4 / 4
Open sourceYesMost of the repository is AGPL-3.0-or-later; the desktop/ folder is GPL-3.0-or-later14.5 / 5
Two-factor sign-inYesTOTP two-factor sign-in on local accounts15.3 / 3

Price 15 of 19 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free planYesSelf-hosting is free, "forever"; you run the server, updates and backups. No free Cloud plan, only a 14-day trial1.8 / 8
Cheapest paid plan$3.72/moCloud Personal, €40 a year billed yearly. Self-hosting is free and not counted1. Converted at €1 = $1.118617.7 / 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
Self-hostedYour own serverFree1$0You run the server, updates and backups
Cloud Personal1 person€40/year1$3.73€4 a month if billed monthly; 14-day trial; 10GB attachments
Cloud FamilyUp to 5 users€99/year1$9.23€10 a month if billed monthly; adds shared projects

The pricing page shows euros only; dollar figures use the ECB rate. Cloud Personal is €4 a month billed monthly, or €40 billed yearly1.

Strengths

  • Free self-hosting under the AGPLv3 open-source licence1,14.
  • Desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus the web app2,16.
  • Typed phrases such as "tomorrow at 5pm" and "every 2 weeks" set dates and repeats6.
  • A documented API and a ZIP export of your data12,13.
  • TOTP two-factor sign-in for local accounts15.

Limits

  • No free Cloud plan, only a 14-day trial1.
  • The mobile app is labelled alpha pre-release, with Android on Google Play Beta4.
  • The help pages do not describe offline use10.
  • The help page calls CalDAV sync early alpha with bugs; it works with some clients and not others7.
  • Two-factor sign-in is not available for accounts that use an external sign-in provider15.

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. 4
    Super ProductivityPeople who want a free, local-first planner with open-source code
    79/100
    $0cheapest paid plan

All 12 to-do list apps

Sources

  1. Pricing, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Desktop App, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. Desktop Packages, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. go-vikunja/app, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Dates and reminders, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. Quick Add Magic, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  7. CalDAV, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  8. Task relations, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  9. Tasks, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  10. Features, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  11. Sharing and teams, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  12. API documentation, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  13. Import and export, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  14. go-vikunja/vikunja, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  15. Two-factor authentication, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  16. Migration from third-party services, Vikunja. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  17. Euro foreign exchange reference rates: US dollar, European Central Bank. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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