What is the best alternative to Todoist?

The top-rated alternatives to Todoist in the Workplace & Productivity category include Jira, Notion Connect, Todoist MCP. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Todoist alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Todoist and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Todoist free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Todoist with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to Todoist (Workplace & Productivity)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
T Todoist (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
J Jira	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
N Notion Connect	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
T Todoist MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Trello MCP Server	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
A Airtable	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
SmartCut	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
Airtable User MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	31	—	Compare →
Trello MCP Server	uvx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
NoClick	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
Abscissa	uvx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
L Linear	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Atlassian Attachments	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →