Why it's an alternative to Todoist: Minimalist daily planner with a brain dump, timeboxing and a calendar timeline, on web, desktop and iOS.
made by
Chris Raroque
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Indie alternatives to Todoist (2026)
Todoist is one of the most popular to-do list apps. People who want daily planning with timeboxing, a gentler reminder style or an all-in-one life tracker look elsewhere. Below are 4 alternatives built by independent makers — Ellie, Unforgetful and Benji and more — with what each does differently, who makes it and any revenue they have shared publicly.
Todoist alternatives at a glance
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| # | Product | Maker | Status | Reported revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellie | Chris Raroque | Active | — |
| 2 | Unforgetful | Marco Arment | Active | — |
| 3 | Benji | Kitze | Active | $29K total (verified) |
| 4 | SyncTasks | Easlo | Active | — |
The 4 best indie alternatives to Todoist
Each product is made and run by an independent maker or a small, self-directed team.
Why it's an alternative to Todoist: Shame-free to-do app from Overcast's developer that keeps reminding you until tasks are done, built with ADHD in mind.
made by
Marco Arment
Marco Arment
Why it's an alternative to Todoist: All-in-one life OS covering tasks, habits, routines, journaling, workouts and nutrition.
made by
Kitze
Kitzeself-reported revenue: $29K total (verified)TrustMRR ↗
Why it's an alternative to Todoist: Minimalist iOS to-do app that syncs your tasks with Notion.
made by
Easlo
EasloWhy choose an indie-made tool?
You talk to the maker
With a small product, support requests and feature ideas usually reach the person who wrote the code, and many makers build in public and reply to users directly.
Focused and fairly priced
Small teams tend to do one job well instead of bundling every feature into enterprise tiers, and many indie tools offer one-time licenses, open-source editions or free plans.
Built by real people
These 4 alternatives come from 4 makers in United States Singapore. Paying them funds a sustainable, independent business.
Meet the makers: Chris Raroque, Marco Arment, Kitze, Easlo.
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Todoist alternatives FAQ
What are the best indie alternatives to Todoist?
IndieMakerList lists 4 indie-made alternatives to Todoist: Ellie (by Chris Raroque), Unforgetful (by Marco Arment), Benji (by Kitze) and SyncTasks (by Easlo).
Why do people look for alternatives to Todoist?
Todoist is one of the most popular to-do list apps. People who want daily planning with timeboxing, a gentler reminder style or an all-in-one life tracker look elsewhere.
Who builds these Todoist alternatives?
They are built by 4 independent makers from 2 countries, including United States and Singapore, rather than a large company. Each maker has a profile on IndieMakerList with their other products and links.
Are these Todoist alternatives still maintained?
Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, all 4 are active and still run by the makers who built them.
How much revenue do indie alternatives to Todoist make?
Publicly reported figures include Benji: $29K total (verified). These numbers are self-reported by the makers and not independently verified.
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