Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Lyster

Tasks for doers. Glanceable. Swipeable. Effortless.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Lyster launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Taskr▲431

   A simple task manager app for macOS

   2018 · gettaskr.vercel.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Task Doer▲111

   A simple and powerful task management tool.

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Taskful▲424

   A smart to-do list that divides up your tasks for the day

   2017 · taskful.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Focuster▲268

   Ditch your todo list for an intelligent schedule

   2016 · focuster.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Slash▲564

   A productivity machine that forces you to do tasks 1-by-1

   2019 · getslash.co · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Timpler▲117

   The smart assistant that helps in planning a day

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Taskable▲227

   Your tasks, communications, and calendar brought together

   2021 · taskablehq.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Taskful 2.0▲256

   Deadlines, meet your match.

   2017 · taskful.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Swipes for Teams▲223

   Slack client with built-in task management

   2015 · swipesapp.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Taskly▲167

    The incredibly simple todo app

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Outplanr▲224

    Turn your to-do list into a real work plan

    2016 · outplanr.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Taskful 3.0▲108

    Get more done. Together.

    2020 · taskful.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Tasky▲64

    A simple easy to do list app with reminders and widgets

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Fillip App▲107

    Task manager that gives you motivation

    2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    BallerTODO▲141

    Ditch the list! Organize like a baller, get stuff done.

    2020 · ballertodo.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    TaskList For Microsoft Teams▲76

    A task manager for your team ✅

    2019 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Tidily.io 2.0▲104

    Simple all-in-one to-do list app for tasks and projects.

    2019 · gemwin1.io · its alternatives →

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    TicList▲64

    Simple one-line task creation and management.

    2020 · its alternatives →

19. 19AB
    A beautiful, elegant and simple task manager▲28

    2014 · gennubi.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Sendtask▲112

    The world's most open collaborative task manager

    2017 · gavangtvttbdc.tv · its alternatives →

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    Tasker – An open-source desktop agent for browser and OS automation▲33

    Hi HN I recently got married, promptly had a bit of a meltdown, and decided to lock myself in a room and build for a while. At the same time, I was trying to outbound sell for my startup and kept running into the same problem: I wanted an automation tool that could actually use my computer like a person. Click through UIs, copy/paste between apps, handle messy workflows — not just APIs and webhooks. I couldn’t find anything that felt: - consumer-friendly (non-technical) - local-first - flexible enough for real-world, UI-driven tasks So I challenged myself to see how far I could get…

    Jan 2026 · automatewithtasker.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Trackr▲79

    An app to manage assignments and deadlines

    2019 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    minimalist▲61

    To-do app that helps you focus on what matters

    2022 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    BetterList▲75

    A clean and powerful to-do app for easier task management

    2016 · tezzllc.weebly.com · its alternatives →

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