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Task Coach

Task Coach · founded 2004

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Free

Free

Open-source task manager · Desktop application

Task Coach

Free

Free task manager · no paid tiers stated

Every plan, in full

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Android support
The Android version is separately developed, and the Task Coach project says it does not support that version.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Attachments and notes
Files, email messages, and URLs can be attached to tasks, notes, and categories, and tasks and notes can be assigned user-defined categories.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Desktop platforms
The current repository lists desktop packages for Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions, including AppImage and Flatpak options.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Email integration
Tasks can be created by dragging email from Outlook, Thunderbird, Claws Mail, or Apple Mail into a task viewer.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Import and export
Task Coach uses the XML .tsk file format and can export tasks, notes, effort, and categories to HTML and CSV, with effort also exportable to iCalendar/ICS.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
License
The repository states that Task Coach is free software licensed under GNU GPL version 3.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Planning
Tasks can have priorities, start and due dates, completion dates, reminders, and daily, weekly, or monthly recurrence.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Purpose
Task Coach is an open-source task manager for personal tasks, todo lists, and composite tasks.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Recurring tasks
Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
Security and backup
The Windows download page warns that the software may contain bugs and recommends regular backups, especially before upgrading.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Subtasks
Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
Support
The project says support is free and available by email, support request tracker, and bug tracker.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Supported platforms
windows,macos,linuxgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
Synchronization
Tasks and notes can be synchronized via a Funambol server such as My Funambol.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Task reminders
Yesgithub.com · read 22 Sep 2026
Task structure
Tasks can include subtasks, and a parent task is automatically completed when its last uncompleted subtask is completed.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Time tracking
Task Coach tracks time spent on tasks, supports task budgets, and can show effort by period, day, week, or month.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Views and filters
Tasks can be viewed as a list or tree, sorted by task attributes, and filtered, including to hide completed tasks or show tasks due today.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026

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