How to Lower Your Todoist Costs
2026 Cost Reduction Guide
Current Pricing
Todoist costs $4.99 per month as of February 2026.
Todoist does not offer retention discounts. Downgrade your plan from your account settings without negotiation.
You can downgrade plans or cancel entirely through your account settings. No negotiation available.
Before you pay — do you already have Todoist?
Todoist is included free (or heavily discounted) with these plans. Check if you're double-paying:
Standalone product — includes No bundles
Todoist is not bundled with other services. Free tier (5 projects) is functional for basic task management.
What Happens When You Cancel Todoist
How to cancel
Settings → Subscription → Cancel plan
Steps (2 screens)
- 1Log in to todoist.com
- 2Click Avatar → Settings → Subscription
- 3Click Cancel plan
- 4App Store/Google Play: Cancel through respective platforms
What they'll try to keep you
In-flow discount offer?
❌ No
Win-back email after?
❌ No
Access after cancel
Downgrades to free tier (5 projects, basic features)
Your data
Tasks and projects retained on free tier (with limits)
Free tier supports 5 projects. TickTick ($27.99/yr) is a cheaper full-featured alternative.
You can lower your Todoist costs by using the free tier, switching to annual billing, or trying an open-source alternative. At $4.99/month, Todoist adds up to $59.88 per year — but most subscribers pay more than they need to. Here are the best strategies to reduce what you spend on Todoist in 2026.
Quick Wins
Todoist Subscription
Task management and productivity application.
Todoist Price History
Tracking: Todoist Pro (annual)
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2022-01 | $48.00 |
| 2025-12 | $60.00 |
| 2026-03 | $60.00 |
Price forecast
Recent 25% price hike in Dec 2025. Legacy users may keep old rates.
Best time to subscribe
Annual billing saves 29% vs monthly ($60/yr vs $84/yr monthly). TickTick ($27.99/yr) is a cheaper alternative.
How to Pay Less for Todoist
Save up to $4.99/month with these proven strategies
Hidden Discounts (1)
Plan Downgrade Opportunity
Free plan covers basic task management. Pro necessary only for power users needing integrations and advanced features.
- Up to 5 active projects
- Basic task management
- Mobile and web app
- Unlimited projects
- Labels and filters
- File attachments
Free Alternatives (2)
Todoist Free
Limited version of Todoist with basic task management
Microsoft To Do
Free task management from Microsoft with Outlook integration
Best Strategy:
Use Todoist Free (5 projects) or switch to Microsoft To Do Free → save $5/mo or use annual Pro ($40/year)
Do I actually need this paid productivity tool?
Use this framework to evaluate whether Todoist is worth keeping.
Using 3+ features of the paid tier regularly
Keep it. You're getting real value from premium features. Check for annual billing discounts.
Only using 1 paid feature
Find a free single-purpose alternative for that one feature. Most paid productivity tools have free competitors for specific use cases.
Your employer provides a similar tool
Switch to your employer-provided tool for work tasks and cancel the personal subscription. Many enterprise tools allow personal use.
Signed up for a project that's now finished
Cancel immediately. Export your data first. You can resubscribe if another project requires it.
Todoist vs Alternatives — Feature Comparison
Task Management
| Feature | todoist | ticktick | asana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Price | $60/yr ($5/mo) | $27.99/yr | $131.88/yr ($10.99/mo/user) |
| Free Tier | 5 projects, basic | 9 lists, most features | Up to 10 users, basic views |
| Best For | Clean personal task management | Budget all-in-one (tasks + calendar + habits) | Team project management |
Verdict: TickTick ($27.99/yr) offers more features for less than half the price of Todoist ($60/yr). Todoist wins on simplicity and design. Asana is overkill for personal use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Todoist worth $[price]/month?
Whether Todoist is worth $4.99/month depends on how much you use it. If it's essential to your daily workflow, the cost is justified. If you use it less than a few times per week, check if the free tier covers your needs or look for a cheaper alternative.
How can I get Todoist for less?
Try these strategies: check if a free tier exists that covers your needs, switch to annual billing for 15-30% savings, look for student/educator discounts (often 50% or more off), and check if your employer provides it through a business plan.
What are free alternatives to Todoist?
Most paid productivity tools have free alternatives: Google Docs/Sheets/Slides replace Microsoft Office, Notion's free tier handles project management, LibreOffice handles document editing, and many specialized tools offer generous free plans for individual users.
How do I cancel Todoist?
Cancel through your account settings on the Todoist website. Before canceling, export any data you need — most productivity tools let you download your files. Your access typically continues until the end of your billing period. Some services offer a pause option instead of full cancellation.
How Much Are You Overpaying?
Todoist is just one piece. Take the free 30-second quiz to see your total savings across all your subscriptions.
About Todoist: Task management and productivity application.