TickTick

TickTick is task and reminder software for organizing work across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with a Chrome extension also listed. It supports recurring tasks, subtasks, task reminders, and calendar sync. Calendar views range from yearly and monthly to weekly, daily, and agenda formats; repeating reminders can use weekly, monthly, yearly, or custom rules. Users can share lists, assign tasks, and collaborate with friends or colleagues. Other tools include Pomodoro, habit tracking, countdowns, Kanban, timeline, and Eisenhower Matrix features, alongside more than 40 themes. TickTick integrates with Notion and supports MCP, CLI, and OpenClaw workflows. The free plan includes nine lists, up to 99 tasks per list, one attachment per day, and two shared members. Premium is $49.99/yr and increases limits to 299 lists and 999 tasks per list. If Premium expires, stored data remains, while Premium features become unavailable.

TickTick combines task organization, reminders, calendar views, and collaboration, with a free plan and a higher-limit Premium option. Check the free-plan caps against your list and attachment needs before choosing a plan.

TickTick suits people who want recurring reminders, calendar views, and task organization across devices. Its list sharing and task assignment can also suit friends or colleagues coordinating work.

Overview

TickTick is a task and planning app for people who want reminders, calendar views, and shared lists alongside everyday to-dos. Its broad mix of planning and focus tools is a strength, but the free plan’s list, reminder, and collaboration caps may make Premium necessary as needs grow.

Key features

Tasks and planning

Recurring tasks, subtasks, and reminders cover routine planning as well as one-off deadlines. Repeat Reminder rules can run weekly, monthly, yearly, or on a custom schedule, and calendar sync pairs tasks with yearly, monthly, weekly, daily, and agenda views. That range suits users who plan at different levels of detail; the free plan’s two task reminders per task may be restrictive for people who depend on layered alerts.

Kanban, timeline, and Eisenhower Matrix views offer alternatives to a conventional list, while Pomodoro, habit tracking, and countdowns support focus and personal routines. More than 40 themes give users a choice of visual styles. TickTick also integrates with Notion and supports MCP, CLI, and OpenClaw workflows, a useful fit for people working with those tools.

Shared work

Users can share lists, assign tasks, and collaborate with friends or colleagues. The free plan allows two shared members; Premium raises the limit to 29, making the paid tier more practical for larger groups. The free plan also allows one attachment per day, compared with 199 per day on Premium, which matters for workflows that rely on files. Data remains after Premium expires, but Premium features stop being available.

Pricing

TickTick uses a freemium model. Free costs nothing and includes basic tasks, reminders, sync, and lists. Its caps are 9 lists, 99 tasks per list, one attachment per day, 19 checklist items per task, two task reminders, and two shared members. This is a sensible starting point for personal task management, but users with larger lists, more frequent alerts, or regular collaboration can run into limits.

Premium costs $49.99 a year on an annual plan. It increases the limits to 299 lists, 999 tasks per list, 199 attachments per day, 199 checklist items per task, five task reminders, and 29 shared members, and unlocks premium features. It is the clearer choice for heavier use or bigger shared workflows; users who fit comfortably within Free have less reason to pay. Refunds can be requested within 14 days for purchases through Google Play, PayPal, or Stripe. Apple App Store refunds must be requested through Apple Support.

Platforms

TickTick supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows, and a Chrome extension. Its broad platform coverage makes it suitable for users who move between mobile and desktop devices.

Who it's for

TickTick is a strong fit for people who want recurring reminders and calendar planning in the same app as tasks, or who value additional focus and organization tools. It also suits small groups that share lists and assign work. It is less compelling for users who need extensive free collaboration or regularly attach files, because those needs quickly press against Free’s limits.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Multiple calendar views and flexible recurring reminders support both date-based planning and repeating routines.
• Pros: Kanban, timeline, Eisenhower Matrix, Pomodoro, and habit tracking extend the app beyond basic lists.
• Pros: Premium raises the shared-member limit from two to 29 and attachment allowance from one to 199 per day.
• Cons: Free is capped at nine lists and 99 tasks per list, which can constrain extensive personal or work organization.
• Cons: Free allows only two task reminders and two shared members, limiting layered alerts and collaborative use.

Alternatives

For a wider range of to-do list apps, compare options by how they handle task limits and sharing. Readers focused on scheduling and productivity can also browse time management apps or task management software.

Choose Any.do if unlimited personal tasks and lists on its free plan matter more than TickTick’s broader planning tools. Vikunja is another freemium option, with support for self-hosting and a wider platform mix that includes an API. Nozbe may suit a small group that fits within its free plan’s three-user limit and up to three active projects. SingularityApp offers a free Basic plan with up to 10 projects and three habits, but limits users to one device. Routine is worth considering if its free plan’s three integrations, three custom databases, and 250 AI credits fit your workflow. Super Productivity is a free option across its listed platforms, with all features and no premium tier. Superlist offers unlimited tasks and notes on its free plan, alongside caps of five private and shared lists and five people in shared lists. Tasks.org may be a better fit for Android users who want unlimited tasks, lists, tags, and reminders without an account or internet connection.

Verdict

Choose TickTick if you want tasks, recurring reminders, calendar views, and focus tools in one app, with the option to scale shared work through Premium. Its main drawback is that Free’s caps on lists, reminders, attachments, and collaborators can be restrictive; users who need those limits lifted should weigh the annual Premium cost, while lighter users can start with Free.