Vikunja
A capable Todoist replacement once you accept becoming its hosting department
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0+
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopwebself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Use the paid hosted service or deploy the free server with Docker Compose, a package, or the standalone binary
- Operational Setup
- The free path requires a server or Docker, persistent volumes, secrets, and normally a reverse proxy with TLS
- Where Your Data Lives
- Tasks, projects, users, and settings live in SQLite, MySQL/MariaDB, or PostgreSQL, with attachments in a persistent files directory, on the selected host
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Vikunja lacks Any.do’s polished guided daily planner, consumer-grade reminders, calendar experience, and low-friction mobile setup.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $14.99/mo ($180/yr) in subscriptions
Vikunja FAQ
Common questions
Is Vikunja free and open source?+
Vikunja is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0+ that runs on local or hosted. A capable Todoist replacement once you accept becoming its hosting department
What paid software does Vikunja replace?+
Vikunja serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Any.do, Things 3, Todoist, saving up to $14.99/month ($180/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Vikunja?+
Installation: Use the paid hosted service or deploy the free server with Docker Compose, a package, or the standalone binary. Setup notes: The free path requires a server or Docker, persistent volumes, secrets, and normally a reverse proxy with TLS
What is the catch or trade-off with Vikunja?+
Vikunja lacks Any.do’s polished guided daily planner, consumer-grade reminders, calendar experience, and low-friction mobile setup.