Alternatives to Amazing Marvin
Customizable ADHD-friendly task system
Amazing Marvin ranks #3 of 20 in Task managers, with an Alt Score of 79. It is proprietary, sold by subscription from $8/month (billed annually) and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Web. 11 of 11 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
People who find standard to-do list apps insufficient for the way their brain works, including those with ADHD, chronic procrastination, or a tendency to abandon rigid productivity systems. Best suited to users willing to spend time configuring their setup rather than adopting one fixed workflow out of the box.
A task manager built around a core list/calendar/Kanban engine plus a library of toggleable 'Strategies' (add-on modules) such as Pomodoro timers, a randomized Task Jar, a Procrastination Wizard for breaking down tasks, an Accountability Pledge that puts money on the line, time tracking, and habit tracking. Over 300 settings let you enable only the features you need and customize layout, themes, and behavior per project or task list. Supports GTD, time-blocking, list-based, and spontaneous work styles rather than enforcing one methodology. Available on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and web, with import from 20+ other task apps (Todoist, TickTick, Asana, etc.).
You capture tasks and projects into customizable lists, then plan your day by scheduling or prioritizing items and optionally entering a single-task 'Super Focus Mode' to work through them. Strategies are turned on individually from a settings panel and attach their own UI (timers, jars, trackers) to tasks as you use them, so the workflow is assembled from these modules rather than following a fixed sequence.
Where Amazing Marvin stands out
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Feature comparison
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Every fact and feature listed for Amazing Marvin is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-12
© 2026 Amazing Marvin.
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Starts at $8/month (billed annually) verified 2026-07-12
$8
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Pricing model Subscription verified 2026-07-12
Billed as $96/year
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Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web verified 2026-07-12
You can download desktop apps (Windows, macOS, and Linux) from our website
https://help.amazingmarvin.com/en/articles/2550921-get-marvin-on-different-devices-platforms -
Status active verified 2026-07-12
© 2026 Amazing Marvin.
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Natural language input Partial verified 2026-07-12
Marvin uses a symbol/quick word language to allow anyone to quickly enter details about a task or project.
https://help.amazingmarvin.com/en/articles/2364090-does-marvin-have-natural-language-processing -
Recurring tasks Yes verified 2026-07-12
Recurring tasks are tasks that get automatically created by Marvin and scheduled to specific days based on a pattern you set.
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Subtasks depth Partial verified 2026-07-12
Subtasks are not independent tasks and are always attached to a task. They can't have their own labels, time estimates etc.
https://help.amazingmarvin.com/en/articles/1951489-all-about-subtasks -
Projects & labels Yes verified 2026-07-12
Labels and tags are a to-do app basic. They allow you to add extra information and categorization to any task.
https://help.amazingmarvin.com/en/articles/1950150-task-labels-tags -
Priorities Yes verified 2026-07-12
P1 (Red): Most Important. P2 (Orange): Very Important. P3 (Yellow): Important.
https://help.amazingmarvin.com/en/articles/1950152-importance-levels -
Reminders (time & location) Partial verified 2026-07-12
Turning on this strategy allows you to set a reminder for a task.
https://help.amazingmarvin.com/en/articles/1950238-reminders-notifications -
Shared lists Yes verified 2026-07-12
Share your tasks and projects
https://help.amazingmarvin.com/en/articles/6306316-task-sharing -
Calendar sync (2-way) Yes verified 2026-07-12
events you create/update/delete in Marvin will be immediately synced to your 'remote' calendar
https://help.amazingmarvin.com/en/articles/4322125-how-does-automatic-calendar-sync-work -
Widgets Yes verified 2026-07-12
add a shortcut or a widget for it to your home screen
https://help.amazingmarvin.com/en/articles/4929852-add-tasks-to-marvin-with-your-voice-android -
Quick capture (global shortcut) Yes verified 2026-07-12
Don't like cmd-ctrl-a? No problem!
https://help.amazingmarvin.com/en/articles/3461241-can-you-configure-the-desktop-shortcut-to-add-tasks -
Offline Yes verified 2026-07-12
Marvin works offline on every supported device (desktop apps, web app, mobile).
https://help.amazingmarvin.com/en/articles/2358704-does-marvin-work-offline
FAQ
Yes. Todoist, TickTick and Any.do have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Tasks.org, Super Productivity and Vikunja — every license claim links its source.