ALTERNATIVES

Todoist alternatives: 6 indie tools like Serena AI Assistant and Teyla (Free & Paid)

By KittyLaunch EditorialUpdated Nov 8, 2026Picked by Kitty from 770 live products

People use Todoist to capture to-do lists, schedule recurring tasks, group work into projects and share it with collaborators across phone, desktop and web. The free Beginner plan stops at 5 personal projects, and Pro costs $7 a month when billed monthly.

SHORT ANSWER

Serena AI AssistantFree planFor people who have outgrown 5 free projects.Details

FloHubFree planFor solo users who want a free web app with unlimited tasks.Details

XenithFree planFor todoist users who want to keep their tasks in sync while trying something new.Details

WHY SWITCH

Why people look for a Todoist alternative

The most common reasons, and the tools on this page that answer each one. Checked on each tool's own website, Nov 2026.

The free plan stops at 5 projects
In Todoist: The free Beginner plan includes 5 personal projects and 3 filter views.
What the alternatives offer
- Serena AI AssistantFree Starter plan with unlimited workspaces and projects
Pro costs up to $7 a month
In Todoist: Pro is $5 a month billed yearly or $7 billed monthly.
What the alternatives offer
- FloHubNative mobile apps cost $3.99 a month, web app free
- X-VEXTAPlus plan is $5 a month with unlimited tasks and notes
File uploads are capped by plan
In Todoist: Uploads are capped at 5 MB on Beginner and 100 MB on paid plans.
What the alternatives offer
- Serena AI AssistantUnlimited file uploads on Pro and Business plans

COMPARE

What Todoist does, and which tools cover it

Todoist's main jobs down the side. A tick means the tool's own website shows it doing that job.

WHAT TODOIST IS USED FOR	Todoist	Serena AI Assistant	Teyla	X-VEXTA	LogHue	FloHub	Xenith
Capture and organize personal to-do lists	Todoist does this	Covered	Covered	Covered	Covered	Covered	Not shown on its site
Schedule tasks with due dates and recurring reminders	Todoist does this	Not shown on its site	Partly	Covered	Covered	Partly	Not shown on its site
Group tasks into projects, sections and labels	Todoist does this	Not shown on its site	Partly	Partly	Covered	Partly	Partly
Prioritize and filter tasks to plan the day	Todoist does this	Not shown on its site	Partly	Partly	Partly	Covered	Partly
Share projects and assign tasks to collaborators	Todoist does this	Covered	Not shown on its site	Not shown on its site	Covered	Not shown on its site	Not shown on its site
Sync tasks across phone, desktop and web	Todoist does this	Partly	Not shown on its site	Not shown on its site	Not shown on its site	Covered	Not shown on its site

Todoist, for referenceShown on its sitePartlySome of the jobNot shown on its site

AT A GLANCE

Quick comparison

Who each tool suits, its free plan and its main limit.

TOOL	BEST FOR	FREE PLAN	NETWORKS	FALLS SHORT ON	Details
Serena AI Assistant	Professionals wanting automated daily planning	Free plan	4	Calendar sync needs $18 plan	Details
Teyla	People balancing work, family and personal goals	7-day trial		Phones only, no tablets	Details
X-VEXTA	Knowledge workers wanting tasks and docs together	Free plan		Free plan: 100 tasks	Details
LogHue	Solo builders and small teams	Free plan		1MB uploads on free plan	Details
FloHub	People consolidating several productivity apps	Free plan	7	No team workspaces	Details
Xenith	Individuals wanting simple private task planning	Free plan	6	Free plan: 1 project	Details

THE TOOLS

The alternatives, one by one

Why each can replace Todoist, how it differs and where it falls short.

Alternative 1

Serena AI Assistant

Your smart AI tool for effortless daily planning and productivity.

Best for professionals wanting automated daily planningFree planOn KittyLaunch since Jun 22, 2026 · 53 upvotes

Why it can replace Todoist: Organizes tasks, projects and deadlines, then plans your day and reviews weekly progress for individuals and small teams.
How it differs from Todoist: AI builds your daily plan automatically instead of you sorting and filtering tasks manually.
Where it falls short: Serena runs in desktop and mobile browsers only, and two-way Google Calendar sync requires the Business plan at $18 per user a month.
Price: Free Starter plan: unlimited projects, limited AI requests

View Serena AI Assistant on KittyLaunch Visit Serena AI Assistant

Alternative 2

Teyla

Organise your life around the roles you play

Best for people balancing work, family and personal goals7-day trialOn KittyLaunch since Sep 14, 2026 · 15 upvotes

Why it can replace Todoist: Captures tasks by text or voice and organizes them with calendar and location context across work and personal life.
How it differs from Todoist: Structures tasks around life roles rather than projects, sections and labels.
Where it falls short: Teyla runs only on iPhone and Android phones and does not support iPad or Android tablets. After a 7-day trial it costs $9.99 a month.
Price: 7-day free trial, then $9.99 a month

View Teyla on KittyLaunch Visit Teyla

Alternative 3

X-VEXTA

One AI workspace for tasks, notes, docs and files. The assistant proposes, you confirm.

Best for knowledge workers wanting tasks and docs togetherFree planOn KittyLaunch since Oct 19, 2026

Why it can replace Todoist: Organizes tasks and tracks project deadlines alongside notes and documents in one workspace.
How it differs from Todoist: Combines tasks with docs and files, and an AI assistant that needs your confirmation.
Where it falls short: The free Start plan caps you at 100 tasks and 50 notes. Due-date reminders appear only inside the app, not by email.
Price: Free plan: 100 tasks and 50 notes, first month of Plus free

View X-VEXTA on KittyLaunch Visit X-VEXTA

Alternative 4

LogHue

Organize notes, tasks, and workspaces your way.

Best for solo builders and small teamsFree planOn KittyLaunch since Aug 24, 2026 · 9 upvotes

Why it can replace Todoist: Captures and organizes personal tasks, tracks project progress, and shares workspaces with team members.
How it differs from Todoist: Treats notes and tasks equally in flexible workspaces aimed at indie builders.
Where it falls short: The free plan caps document uploads at 1MB and exports notes only as TXT and MD. Pro at $9 per user a month raises uploads to 10MB.
Price: Free plan with 1MB uploads, Pro from $9 per user a month

View LogHue on KittyLaunch Visit LogHue

Alternative 5

FloHub

One calm dashboard for tasks, calendar, habits, notes, and AI.

Best for people consolidating several productivity appsFree planOn KittyLaunch since Aug 17, 2026 · 3 upvotes

Why it can replace Todoist: Manages daily tasks alongside your calendar in one view, with voice capture for quick entry.
How it differs from Todoist: An all-in-one dashboard that also covers habits, notes, journaling and AI summaries.
Where it falls short: Native mobile apps cost $3.99 a month after a 30-day trial.
Price: Free web app forever; mobile apps $3.99 a month after a 30-day trial

View FloHub on KittyLaunch Visit FloHub

Alternative 6

Xenith

Discipline • Intention • Execution

Best for individuals wanting simple private task planningFree planOn KittyLaunch since May 25, 2026 · 6 upvotes

Why it can replace Todoist: Plans daily tasks, organizes priorities and breaks goals into actionable steps in one place.
How it differs from Todoist: Minimalist and privacy-focused, with emphasis on goals and routines over collaboration.
Where it falls short: The free plan includes just 1 project and 3 AI Coach messages a day. Unlimited projects need Pro at $7.99 a month.
Moving from Todoist: Xenith connects to Todoist directly, and your Todoist tasks arrive as suggestions you can accept, with optional two-way sync.
Price: Free plan with 1 project; Pro $7.99 a month after a $1 7-day trial

View Xenith on KittyLaunch Visit Xenith

ALSO CONSIDERED

Close, but not quite

Worth a look for part of the job, but not a full replacement for Todoist.

SilentSuite

Syncs tasks and reminders across devices with end-to-end encryption, alongside calendars and contacts.Not a full replacement: syncs encrypted calendars, contacts and tasks through CalDAV apps, with no iOS app yet

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Headroom

Captures scattered thoughts and turns them into prioritized tasks, surfacing time-sensitive items.Not a full replacement: turns brain dumps into priorities; its makers say it is not a to-do list app

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Chores Nest

Assigns and tracks recurring shared chores with collaborators in a household.Not a full replacement: built for household chores and groceries shared by families, couples and roommates

View

PICK ONE

Which Todoist alternative is right for you?

Find the line that sounds like you, then open that tool.

FREE OPTIONS

Free Todoist alternatives

The tools on this page with a free plan, and what it includes.

Serena AI AssistantFree Starter plan: unlimited projects, limited AI requests

X-VEXTAFree plan: 100 tasks and 50 notes, first month of Plus free

LogHueFree plan with 1MB uploads, Pro from $9 per user a month

FloHubFree web app forever; mobile apps $3.99 a month after a 30-day trial

XenithFree plan with 1 project; Pro $7.99 a month after a $1 7-day trial

QUESTIONS

Questions about Todoist alternatives

Is there a free Todoist alternative without a 5-project limit?

Serena's Starter plan is free forever with unlimited workspaces and projects, though AI requests are limited. FloHub's web app is also free forever with unlimited tasks, habits and notes, and needs no credit card.

Which Todoist alternative connects with the most apps?

FloHub connects to 7: Google Calendar, Outlook, iCloud, Power Automate, Apple Reminders, Apple Health and Health Connect. Xenith links with 6, including Google Calendar, Notion, Microsoft To Do and Todoist itself.

Can I keep my Todoist tasks when I switch?

Xenith integrates with Todoist: your tasks show up as suggestions you can accept, and two-way sync is optional. Its free plan covers 1 project, and Pro costs $7.99 a month.

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