TickTick alternative
A calmer alternative to TickTick
TickTick does a lot — habits, timers, matrices. If you just want a clean place to plan tasks and projects, Croniqs gives you the four views that matter and leaves the rest out. EU-hosted, from $3.99/month.
Why people switch from TickTick
TickTick is genuinely feature-rich — habit tracking, a Pomodoro timer, an Eisenhower matrix, and more. But for a lot of people those extras add visual noise to the one thing they actually opened the app to do: see what needs doing and plan it.
Croniqs is deliberately calmer. You still get four ways to view the same tasks — list, calendar, kanban and timeline — plus recurring routines and reminders, in an interface designed to stay quiet and out of your way.
Price & privacy at a glance
On price, it’s honestly a wash — $35.88 vs $35.99 a year. The real differences are the philosophy (calm vs all-in-one) and where your data lives.
| Feature | Croniqs | TickTick |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plan, billed monthly | $3.99/mo | ~$4/mo |
| Paid plan, billed yearly | $35.88/yr | $35.99/yr |
| Free plan | 1 space, unlimited tasksyes | Limited lists & featurespartial |
| Where your data lives | EU (Sweden), GDPRyes | Not EU-hostedno |
Updated July 2026 · prices checked on each vendor's own pricing page.
Croniqs is subscription-funded with no ads, no ad trackers and no data resale — see how Croniqs keeps your tasks private and the full pricing breakdown.
Croniqs vs TickTick
| Feature | Croniqs | TickTick |
|---|---|---|
| List, calendar, kanban & timeline views | All in Proyes | Calendar & timeline in Premiumyes |
| Recurring tasks & reminders | yes | yes |
| Habit tracker, Pomodoro & Eisenhower matrix | Left out by designno | All includedyes |
| Calm, minimal interface | yes | Feature-densepartial |
| Natural-language & voice quick-add | Type or speak tasksyes | yes |
| Labels & saved smart lists | Labels free; smart lists in Proyes | Tags; filters in Premiumyes |
| Native mobile & desktop apps | Installable web app; native apps comingpartial | iOS, Android, desktopyes |
Updated July 2026 · plans and features change — check each site for the latest.
You want the core views and routines in a deliberately calm, minimal app with EU privacy — without habit trackers, timers and matrices you won't use.
You want an all-in-one productivity suite with built-in habit tracking, a Pomodoro timer and the Eisenhower matrix alongside your tasks.
Already on TickTick? Export to CSV and import your tasks into Croniqs in a few clicks.
TickTick alternative — FAQ
Is Croniqs a good TickTick alternative?
Yes, if you want something calmer. TickTick packs in habits, a Pomodoro timer and an Eisenhower matrix; Croniqs focuses on the core — list, calendar, kanban and timeline views with recurring tasks and reminders — so the app stays simple. Pro is $3.99/month.
Can I import my tasks from TickTick?
Yes. Croniqs imports tasks from a TickTick CSV export, so you can switch without re-entering everything.
Is Croniqs cheaper than TickTick?
Pricing is close — TickTick is around $35.99/year and Croniqs Pro is $35.88/year (or $19.95/year for early adopters), with a $3.99/month option. The bigger difference is focus: Croniqs is calmer and EU-hosted, TickTick is more feature-packed.
What does TickTick do better?
TickTick is a true all-in-one: built-in habit tracking, a Pomodoro timer and the Eisenhower matrix, plus mature native apps. If you want those tools in one place, TickTick is a strong choice — Croniqs deliberately leaves them out to stay calm and minimal.
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