Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to TaskAnchor

Never lose your working context again.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Ditto▲144

   Switch between your tasks in one click

   2021 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Effortless▲487

   Stay focused and beat procrastination on your Mac.

   2018 · effortless.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Break▲184

   Task manager & break scheduler for Mac.

   2017 · inspiringlife.co · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Later▲447

   Save all your Mac apps for later with one click

   2022 · getlater.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Taskr▲431

   A simple task manager app for macOS

   2018 · gettaskr.vercel.app · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Acapela's Ultimate Guide to Deep Work▲157

   A step-by-step guide to regaining your focus at work

   2022 · deepwork.acapela.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Kiki for Mac▲303

   The accountability monster that keeps you focused on a task

   Jan 2026 · kiki.computer · its alternatives →

8. 8
   One Task X▲252

   One task today > ten half-done

   2025 · onetaskx.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Productiv.▲244

   Reclaim your  focus with distraction-free work routine

   2024 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Taskbook▲229

    Like Trello but for the Terminal

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Spencer for Mac▲120

    Save and restore your entire workspace — across all Spaces

    2025 · macspencer.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Focused Task▲121

    Open source mac menubar app that helps you do deep work

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    MinuteBar▲128

    The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14AI
    An infinitely nested task manager where progress bubbles up to the top▲126

    2020 · discotask.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Time-tracker that helps me with context switches and documentation▲122

    Hi HN! I was feeling incredibly frustrated with my struggles in context-switching and writing documentation, so I decided to take action and find a solution. I wrote a simple tool for Alfred and Raycast that helps me be more mindful when switching between tasks, which can even prevent some of those switches. Plus, I can jot down quick notes on each task as I go, making it easier to document everything once I’m finished. This tool is really simple with only 5 commands - tsr, tsn, tsl, tsv, tse tsr writes a new record tsn writes a new note tsl shows you the current task tsv builds a static…

    2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Zen List▲124

    Queue-based task management app - prevent context switching

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Emery▲147

    Manage tasks, notes & calendars in one clean interface

    2025 · emeryplanner.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    shovel▲130

    Productivity tool for going deep in your work

    2024 · ovel.sh · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Driven 2.0▲88

    Focus to help you finish your projects.

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    tasktrack▲22

    just type what you did. look back anytime.

    Jul 2026 · tasktrack.co · its alternatives →

21. 21PT
    Procrastinating? Take a 5min break without leaving your computer▲74

    2019 · break45.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    FocusWay▲98

    Focus and productivity with task and time management

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Taskwise▲80

    A simpler way to keep track of tasks and goals

    2020 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    TaskTorch▲77

    Take control of your task list and work better together

    2016 · tasktorch.com · its alternatives →

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