DoistTask Management

European Alternatives to Todoist

Todoist is a task management app by Doist, a distributed company. While privacy-respecting compared to US tech giants, tasks and project data are stored in Doist's cloud infrastructure.

Why Switch from Todoist?

  • Task and project data stored in commercial cloud infrastructure
  • Closed-source: cannot verify how data is handled internally
  • Paid plan required for collaboration and key features
  • No self-hosting option available

1 European Alternative

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#1 Top Pick🇩🇪

Vikunja

Open-source to-do and project management. Self-hosted, Kanban boards.

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Privacy90
Function76
Infra74
UX78
Cost96
#1Vikunja🇩🇪

Open-source to-do and project management. Self-hosted, Kanban boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best European alternative to Todoist?

Vikunja (Germany) is a free, open-source task management app with Kanban boards, Gantt view, and team features — fully self-hostable. Nextcloud Tasks integrated with Nextcloud provides a privacy-first task management solution.

Does Vikunja work on mobile?

Yes — Vikunja has iOS and Android apps alongside web and desktop versions. The mobile apps support offline access and push notifications.

Is Vikunja free?

Yes — Vikunja is completely free and open-source. You can use the hosted cloud version (EU-based) or self-host on your own server with no feature limitations.

Can I import my Todoist projects into Vikunja?

Vikunja supports import from Todoist and other task management tools. Tasks, due dates, and projects can be migrated, though some Todoist-specific metadata may need manual review.