# Donetick: Free Open Source Alternative to Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, TickTick

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/donetick
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Donetick (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, TickTick. Organize tasks and chores with intelligent scheduling, fair assignment, and collaboration features. Perfect for families and teams with smart notifications.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Donetick
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://donetick.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/donetick/donetick
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 2.7k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/donetick/donetick or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Google Tasks.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Donetick saves up to $30/mo ($360/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Google Tasks](https://caniforkit.com/google-tasks) | [tasks](https://caniforkit.com/category/tasks) | $10/mo | [Compare Google Tasks vs Donetick](https://caniforkit.com/vs/google-tasks-vs-donetick) |
| [Microsoft To Do](https://caniforkit.com/microsoft-to-do) | [tasks](https://caniforkit.com/category/tasks) | $10/mo | [Compare Microsoft To Do vs Donetick](https://caniforkit.com/vs/microsoft-to-do-vs-donetick) |
| [TickTick](https://caniforkit.com/ticktick) | [tasks](https://caniforkit.com/category/tasks) | $10/mo | [Compare TickTick vs Donetick](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ticktick-vs-donetick) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Donetick free and open source?
Donetick is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Organize tasks and chores with intelligent scheduling, fair assignment, and collaboration features. Perfect for families and teams with smart notifications.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Donetick?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Google Tasks.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
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- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)