obsidian-tasks
The premium Open Source alternative to Todoist
🎯 Best for:Users already utilizing Obsidian for their second brain.
What is obsidian-tasks?
Replaces external task managers by integrating queryable checklists directly into the Obsidian knowledge base. It leverages local markdown files to provide a privacy-first, offline-capable task system.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptKnowledge Base & Wiki
Why obsidian-tasks?
- • Deep note integration
- • Powerful query engine
- • Zero subscription fees
Limitations
- • Requires Obsidian
- • No native mobile app
- • Steep query syntax curve
3/6/2026
Last Update
331
Forks
263
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Todoist)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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