Looking for a Todoist alternative that actually starts you?
If Todoist feels like another beautiful app you don't open, Spark is the ADHD-first alternative. One job: turn the task you're avoiding into a 2-minute first move.
Pick Todoist for polished list-keeping. Pick Spark if 'making the list' is where you get stuck.
Why Spark works when Todoist didn't
| Feature | Spark | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Core promise | Get you started in 2 minutes | Organise everything you need to do |
| Best for | ADHD, task paralysis, freeze | GTD, project management, teams |
| Onboarding | Zero setup — type a task, get a step | Projects, labels, filters, priorities |
| Free demo | No card required | Free tier + paid Pro |
| Feels like | A friend nudging you | A neat filing cabinet |
- Frequent task paralysis
- Executive dysfunction days
- Anyone who's abandoned 5 to-do apps
- Complex project tracking
- Neurotypical planners
- Teams sharing tasks
See if this Todoist alternative fits your brain
No card. Cancel anytime. If Spark doesn't unstick you in the first session, Todoist is right there.
Get Spark Pro3 free demos, no card. Then $9/mo — cancel anytime.
FAQ — Switching from Todoist
Can I use both?+
Yes — keep Todoist as your project brain, use Spark when a task feels stuck.
Is Spark cheaper than Todoist?+
Similar range. Try both free — Try Spark's free demo — no card.
Does Spark do recurring tasks?+
Spark focuses on the sticky ones. For repeating admin, Todoist wins.
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