Tasks.org
A serious Android task list with recurrence and reminders; desktop and CalDAV sync are paid
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- mobileone-click install
- Installation
- Install the Android app from Google Play or F-Droid; an early desktop app is optional
- Operational Setup
- Local Android use is straightforward, but most non-Google/Microsoft synchronization options require an in-app subscription or separately configured sync service, and desktop support is still early
- Where Your Data Lives
- Tasks are local and offline-first on Android; optional synchronization targets Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, Tasks.org Cloud, CalDAV/DAVx5, EteSync, or DecSync
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Tasks.org is Android-first, with no mature iOS or web client and a much less polished calendar and daily-planning experience than Any.do.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $7.99/mo ($96/yr) in subscriptions
Tasks.org FAQ
Common questions
Is Tasks.org free and open source?+
Tasks.org is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0 that runs on local. A serious Android task list with recurrence and reminders; desktop and CalDAV sync are paid
What paid software does Tasks.org replace?+
Tasks.org serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Any.do, saving up to $7.99/month ($96/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Tasks.org?+
Installation: Install the Android app from Google Play or F-Droid; an early desktop app is optional. Setup notes: Local Android use is straightforward, but most non-Google/Microsoft synchronization options require an in-app subscription or separately configured sync service, and desktop support is still early
What is the catch or trade-off with Tasks.org?+
Tasks.org is Android-first, with no mature iOS or web client and a much less polished calendar and daily-planning experience than Any.do.