Side-by-side comparison
| SuperTasks | Todoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $4–8/user/mo |
| No account needed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Local storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Keyboard-first | ✓ | ✗ |
| Command palette | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom filtered views | ✓ | ~ |
| Open data format | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free forever | ✓ | ✗ |
~ = partial support · Last updated 2026
Where SuperTasks wins
- Completely free — no trial, no tier, no upgrade nag
- No account required — open the app and go
- All data stored locally in SQLite on your Mac
- 22+ keyboard shortcuts with Vim-style j/k navigation
- Command palette (⌘K) reaches every action
Where Todoist wins
- Available on every platform — Windows, Android, web, browser extensions
- Natural language date input ('next Monday', 'every 3 days')
- Strong integrations ecosystem — Zapier, Slack, Google Calendar and 80+ more
- Team collaboration with task assignment, comments, and shared projects
- Excellent, polished mobile app for iOS and Android
Who should choose which
SuperTasks Free
- You want zero monthly cost — forever
- You live on the keyboard and want 22+ shortcuts
- You want your tasks stored on your Mac, not a server
- You're a solo Mac user who needs speed over features
Todoist $4–8/user/mo
- Paying $4–8/month for a personal task list
- Tasks stored on Todoist's servers
- Vim-style keyboard navigation that Todoist doesn't offer
- To work fully offline without sync delays or failures
Frequently asked questions
Is SuperTasks really free compared to Todoist's subscription?+
Yes. SuperTasks is completely free with no trial period, no feature limits, and no Pro upgrade. Todoist's free tier caps you at 5 projects and excludes reminders, filters, and labels. SuperTasks includes everything at no cost because your data stays on your Mac — there are no servers to run, so there's nothing to charge for.
Can SuperTasks work offline, unlike Todoist?+
SuperTasks is fully offline with zero network dependency. It works in airplane mode, on a flight, in a basement — everywhere, always. Todoist requires internet for sync and some features break or lag when offline.
Which has better keyboard shortcuts — SuperTasks or Todoist?+
SuperTasks is keyboard-first by design: 22+ shortcuts, Vim-style j/k navigation, g-chord view switching, and a command palette (⌘K) for every action. Todoist has some shortcuts, but the app is fundamentally mouse-driven. If your hands rarely leave the keyboard, you'll feel the difference within minutes.
Where does my data go in SuperTasks vs Todoist?+
In SuperTasks, your data lives in a local SQLite file on your Mac at ~/Library/Application Support/SuperTasks/tasks.db. You own it completely. In Todoist, your tasks are stored on Todoist's cloud servers — you access them via their app, and your data is subject to their terms and availability.
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