Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Taskbook

Like Trello but for the Terminal

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Taskbook launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Taskbook▲6

   📓 Tasks, boards & notes for the command-line habitat

   2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Trello Desktop for Mac▲703

   Get More Done Without Distractions

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Taskr▲431

   A simple task manager app for macOS

   2018 · gettaskr.vercel.app · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Taskware▲86

   Manage tasks, projects & time from command line.

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   tsk▲72

   Organize tasks right in your terminal

   2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   TaskBook▲9

   Manage your team, projects, tasks and servers

   2025 · task-book.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Shell Notebook▲193

   MacOS Terminal, reimagined

   2020 · shellnotebook-com.l.ink · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Tasks.txt▲147

   Plain text task manager for macOS

   Jul 2026 · taskstxt.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Taskade for Chrome & Firefox▲361

   Turn your new tab into a team checklist, note, outline ⚡️✏️✅

   2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Next Step for Trello▲395

    Check tasks directly from your Trello boards

    2016 · adrienjoly.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    TermHere▲147

    “Open Terminal Here” shortcut for Finder

    2016 · hashbang.productions · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Lists 4 Trello▲82

    Manage Trello tasks across boards in a streamlined interface

    2019 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Break▲184

    Task manager & break scheduler for Mac.

    2017 · inspiringlife.co · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Notes Tab▲209

    Take notes faster and easier

    2024 · markdownnotestab.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Focused Task▲121

    Open source mac menubar app that helps you do deep work

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    One Task X▲252

    One task today > ten half-done

    2025 · onetaskx.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    TaskTXT, plain text task-timing notepad▲129

    I built TaskTXT.com based on my experience timing my tasks. I found that committing to a task before I start helps with my focus, and guessing how long it will take, then timing it prevents me from wanting to give in to distractions because I'm "on the clock". Video Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYO0c_D6w0 There's also a Mac app which you can download here: https://dl.todesktop.com/22080519n9z1jew/mac Video overview of the Mac app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMs-V5v5gZY But I didn't want the tool to be distracting, so its…

    2022 · tasktxt.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    QuickTab▲121

    Productivity minded workspace

    2021 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Tasky▲95

    Better Widget for Apple Reminders

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    FocusWay▲98

    Focus and productivity with task and time management

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Roughbook▲71

    Tool for quick notes-taking & Productivity.

    2021 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    TermBar▲199

    Your terminal in your Mac menubar

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Ten Hands▲71

    One place to run your command line tasks

    2019 · github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    TaskPaper 3▲122

    Plain text to-do lists for Mac

    2016 · taskpaper.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →