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Comparison

TapTidy and Todoist are close on price, but they optimize for very different tradeoffs.

Todoist is the safer choice if you want the established cross-platform default with a broad integration ecosystem. TapTidy is the better fit if you care more about device-first task capture, open calendar paths, and stronger privacy controls.

Pro yearly: $58 vs $60 Email capture on both CalDAV server only on TapTidy
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Todoist pricing and help-center references were checked against official Todoist materials on July 9, 2026.

Diagram showing TapTidy writing to the device first and syncing outward when available.
TapTidy is built around device-first writes. Todoist offers official offline mode, but its product center of gravity is still cloud sync.
Todoist wins on ecosystem breadth TapTidy wins on device-first flow Both can handle fast daily capture

Choose TapTidy if...

  • You want offline behavior that starts from the device, not the server.
  • You want a built-in CalDAV server and CalDAV client support instead of closed calendar paths.
  • You want customer-visible end-to-end encryption controls on the paid tier.
  • You want a calmer built-in focus workflow with Top 3 surfacing and Pomodoro in one place.

Stay with Todoist if...

  • You need polished iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch apps today.
  • You rely on Todoist's larger integration ecosystem and deeper third-party coverage.
  • You want the more established default for shared projects and general-purpose task management.
  • You already have a workflow built around Todoist's labels, filters, and collaboration model.

Feature table

Where the products line up, and where they clearly diverge.

The table below focuses on the decisions that usually trigger a switch: sync model, openness, privacy, and platform coverage.

TapTidy compared with Todoist
Category TapTidy Todoist
Free starting point 400 tasks, 5 projects, manual sync, and no expiry. Official free plan with 5 personal projects, 1-week activity history, and a lighter collaboration cap.
Paid plan, billed yearly $58 per year for Pro. $60 per year for Pro.
Offline task capture Device-first writes on web and Android, then background sync. Official offline mode with sync when you reconnect.
Calendar path Two-way Google Calendar plus CalDAV server and client support. Calendar integrations and subscription feeds, but no CalDAV server.
Email capture Dedicated email-to-task address on Pro. Project email addresses and email-based capture workflows.
Customer-visible E2EE option Available on Pro. No public customer-managed end-to-end encryption option documented.
Built-in focus workflow Focus Mode with Top 3 surfacing and a built-in Pomodoro timer. Today view, filters, and strong quick capture, but no matching TapTidy-style Top 3 flow.
Apple platform coverage No native Apple apps yet. iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch apps are available.
Integration ecosystem Practical integrations, open sync, and app-password-based workflows. Broader established ecosystem and more familiar tooling for teams.

Pricing references here use TapTidy Pro annual pricing and Todoist Pro annual pricing as listed on July 9, 2026.

FAQ

Common follow-up questions from Todoist users.

These are usually the deciding questions once the price difference is no longer the main issue.

On annual billing, yes by a small margin: TapTidy Pro is $58 per year and Todoist Pro is $60 per year based on official pricing checked on July 9, 2026. The real distinction is not price. It is sync philosophy and privacy posture.

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Read the switching guide

Better if you care less about brand names and more about what is structurally wrong with the current tool.

Open the alternatives guide

If the tool feels polished but still too cloud-centered, that is a product decision, not a bug.

TapTidy is for people who want task capture to start locally, sync outward, and stay interoperable.

Review plans and limits Or start on Free and test the workflow before moving anything important.