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See how myAtlas stacks up.
We built myAtlas for people who want to own their data, not rent it. Here's how it compares to the alternatives.
| myAtlas | Todoist | Things 3 | TickTick | Obsidian Tasks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free pro: $4/mo |
Free Pro: $5/mo |
$50 one-time |
Free Premium: $36/yr |
Free Sync: $4/mo |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Linux macOS, Windows soon |
All | Apple only | All | All (via Obsidian) |
| Data storage | Local (SQLite + Markdown) | Cloud only | Local (iCloud) | Cloud only | Local (Markdown) |
| Works offline | |||||
| Open source | |||||
| Account required | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| E2E encryption | AES-256-GCM | iCloud | Sync only | ||
| ADHD strategies | 16 built-in | Pomodoro only |
Data & Privacy
Your data belongs to you.
Most task apps store your data on their servers, behind their terms of service. myAtlas keeps everything local — and when you do sync, your data is encrypted on your device before it ever leaves.
myAtlas
- Local SQLite database + Markdown export
- AES-256-GCM zero-knowledge encryption
- No account required — ever
- Self-hosted sync option (free tier)
- GPL v3 open source
- YAML frontmatter for portability
Todoist
Cloud-only storage. CSV export. No end-to-end encryption. Account required. Proprietary.
Things 3
Local via iCloud. No export format. iCloud encryption only. No account needed. Closed source.
TickTick
Cloud-only storage. CSV export. No end-to-end encryption. Account required. Proprietary.
Obsidian Tasks
Local Markdown files. Native format. Obsidian Sync has E2E encryption. Open source plugin.
Built for ADHD
16 strategies. Not just a timer.
Task apps that claim ADHD support usually mean a Pomodoro timer. myAtlas has 16 research-based strategies built into the core experience — including shame-free overdue handling, energy matching, and a self-healing system for when you fall off the wagon.
What makes it different
- Shame-free overdue — no red badges, no guilt
- Energy matching — tasks tagged by cognitive load
- Body doubling, time boxing, 2-minute rule
- Self-healing — auto-reschedule when life gets messy
- Dopamine-friendly completions
The others
- Red overdue badges that pile up shame
- No energy awareness
- TickTick: Pomodoro timer (one strategy)
- No recovery system when tasks pile up
- Completion mechanics optimized for productivity, not wellbeing
Beyond Tasks
More than checkboxes.
myAtlas is a dedicated task manager that goes further — Kanban boards, home maintenance tracking, rapid capture, and AI-powered task decomposition.
myAtlas
- Kanban boards
- Home maintenance / CMMS tracking
- Braindump — rapid thought capture
- Smart task decomposition (3-tier)
- Markdown export with YAML frontmatter
Todoist
Kanban (Pro). No CMMS. Quick capture via inbox.
Things 3
No Kanban. No CMMS. Quick entry via inbox.
TickTick
Kanban boards. No CMMS. Quick add.
Obsidian Tasks
No native Kanban (needs plugins). No CMMS. Note-based capture.
Platforms & Pricing
Native on the platforms that matter to you.
myAtlas runs natively on iOS, Android, and Linux desktop, with macOS and Windows coming soon. The core app is free forever — no feature gates, no time limits. Cloud sync is $4/month for those who want it.
myAtlas
Optional cloud sync: $4/mo or $36/yr
Todoist
Free tier limited. All platforms.
Things 3
Apple only. No Android or Linux.
TickTick
Free tier available. All platforms.
Obsidian Tasks
Sync cost. Plugin free. All platforms via Obsidian.