The GTD method rests on the idea of moving planned tasks and projects out of the mind by recording them externally and then breaking them into actionable work items. To do apps allows one to focus attention on taking action on tasks, instead of on recalling them.
Here are 10 alternatives of to do apps and my personal favorites are Flow, Things and Clear below.
Flow
Flow is an online collaboration platform that makes it easy for people to create, organize, discuss, and accomplish tasks. I like Flow’s intuitive interface with powerful functionality, which in my eyes revolutionizes the way you can get things done.
- Web-based version
- Excellent collaboration interface
Price: $9.99/month
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Things
Things is an easy to use task manager. It’s really very simple to get started and enter & organize your to-dos. Things’ smooth synchronization between your Mac and iOS devices will make you more productive. Achieving my goals has become easier with Things because of its user-friendibility and perfect design.
- Smooth sync between your iPhone, iPad & Mac
- Awesome design and interface
Price: $49.99
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Clear
Clear for Mac works like Clear for iPhone: you can create lists, and tasks inside lists. Tasks are color-coded (according to the theme you’re using) to show a darker tone if they’re at the top of a list, and thus have higher priority. Gestures play an important role in Clear for Mac: you can swipe with two fingers to complete or delete a task, swipe up or down to move between “levels” of the interface, pinch to go back, and so forth.
- Extremely simple user interface
- Intuitive gestures
Price: $6.99
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Wunderlist
Wunderlist is a very simple, well designed and easy-to-use task management tool. You can create to-dos from jobs that fill your daily life and assign them to certain lists such as “Shopping”, “Work”, “Private” or anything else you would like. If you have any new tasks that spring to mind, just open Wunderlist and write them down. You can even share your lists with colleagues, friends and partners. This will increase your productivity in every aspect of your life. The best thing about it its free plan which doesn’t reduce your possibilities to be more productive.
- Supports web-based version, Mac, iPhone as well as Android
- Simplicity & fresh design
Price: free or $4.99/month
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OmniFocus
OmniFocus is designed to quickly capture your thoughts and allow you to store, manage, and process them into actionable to-do items. I would recommend this application to more advanced users as its interface is not as easy as Flow’s, Wunderlist’s or Things’ one.
- Many features such as sub-tasking
- Smooth sync between Mac, iPad and iPhone
Price: $79.99
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Due
Due for Mac is an application for your OSX device aimed at setting and receiving super-fast, highly efficient reminders. It features several smart functions such as quick entry shortcut, which makes it really easy to stay on top of things.
- Really fast, undo & redo feature
- Smart snoozing and reminders
Price: $79.99
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Conqu
Conqu is a good, yet odd in places, looking GTD specific app for a host of platforms, including not so common ones such as Blackberry Playbook and Nook Color. With a decent feature set, clearly and simply laid out. It doesn’t include some features the most GTD apps do, however, you’ll definitely like its design and uniqueness.
- Web-based version as well as support for every platform
- Smart creation of projects
Price: free
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Nozbe
Individuals and professionals looking for a new way to manage projects can turn to Nozbe. This web based application allows for single and team management of tasks and projects. Users can create an account and work towards meeting goals through the use of actions, contexts and tasks. Access is available a few ways which allows greater flexibility for the user. The best thing about is its price: free.
- Ability to share projects
- It works with third-party applications
Price: free
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Doit.im
One thing that some applications are very good at is assisting with productivity. Doit.im is another reincarnation of this type of application. This particular tool offers a very appealing design and many functions to help users get things done on time. Using Doit.im, users can juggle multiple tasks and collect ideas through a Doit.im inbox. These ideas can be processed and organized. They can later be reviewed or scheduled as a to do item on a to do list. Doit.im is compatible across many platforms, including Windows, iPhones, iPads and Android mobile devices. Doit.im also utilizes cloud processing so the user can easily retrieve data stored in the cloud.
- Web-based version
- Smart filters
Price: free
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Todo
Todo for Mac brings together features from Todo for iPhone, Todo for iPad, and Todo Pro and redefines productivity on the Mac Desktop. Built on top of the same synchronization platform, Todo for Mac includes Cloud Sync with Todo Pro, iCloud, Dropbox, and Toodledo. In my opinion, it’s definitely capable of competing against more expensive applications such as Things or OmniFocus.
- Multi-adaptive windows
- Task zooming & smart organization
Price: free & $14.99
Carl,
I think you should take a look at the SmartTM app I love this one! For me it’s the best GTD task manager now, and earlier I’ve tried many others – comparing, no other is such a great tool.