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See how myAtlas stacks up.
How myAtlas approaches common features differently.
| myAtlas | Todoist | Things 3 | TickTick | Google Tasks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free pro: $3.99/mo |
Free Pro: $5/mo |
$50 one-time |
Free Premium: $36/yr |
Free |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Linux, macOS | All | Apple only | All | iOS, Android, Web |
| Data storage | Local (SQLite + Markdown) | Cloud only | Local (iCloud) | Cloud only | Cloud only |
| Works offline | |||||
| Open source | |||||
| Account required | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes (Google) |
| E2E encryption | AES-256-GCM | iCloud |
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.
Google Tasks
Cloud-only storage. No export. No end-to-end encryption. Google account required. Proprietary.
Beyond Tasks
More than checkboxes.
myAtlas is a dedicated task manager that goes further — Kanban boards, home maintenance tracking, rapid capture, and calendar integration.
myAtlas
- Kanban boards
- Home maintenance / CMMS tracking
- Braindump — rapid thought capture
- Calendar with task integration
- Markdown vault 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.
Google Tasks
No Kanban. No CMMS. Basic lists only. Gmail integration.
Platforms & Pricing
Native on the platforms that matter to you.
myAtlas runs natively on iOS, Android, Linux, and macOS. The core app is free forever — no feature gates, no time limits. Cloud sync is $3.99/month for those who want it.
myAtlas
Optional cloud sync: $3.99/mo or $34.99/yr
Todoist
Free tier limited. All platforms.
Things 3
Apple only. No Android or Linux.
TickTick
Free tier available. All platforms.
Google Tasks
Google account required. No desktop app. Basic features.