A private, local-first Todoist alternative
Todoist is a great list. WeekFlux turns your tasks into an actual time-blocked week — with focus sessions, habits, and notes in one place — and keeps your data local-first instead of in the cloud.
Todoist is one of the most popular task managers for good reason — it is fast, cross-platform, and excellent at capturing to-dos. But it is fundamentally a list app: it is cloud-based, and turning a long list into a realistic plan for your week is left to you.
WeekFlux is built for the step Todoist leaves out. It takes your tasks and helps you schedule them into real time blocks across the week, with focus sessions, habits, and notes in the same system — and it keeps your data local-first with optional end-to-end encrypted sync.
WeekFlux vs Todoist at a glance
Both apps manage tasks. The difference is whether you stop at a list or turn it into a scheduled, time-blocked week — and where your data lives.
| WeekFlux | Todoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Weekly planner with time blocking | Task list and projects |
| Time blocking | Yes, drag tasks into visual time blocks | Not built in |
| Where your data lives | Local-first, on your device | Cloud-based |
| Encryption | End-to-end encrypted sync option | Standard cloud storage |
| Works offline | Yes, core planning works offline | Limited offline support |
| Account required | No — optional for sync only | Yes |
| Focus sessions | Built-in deep focus and Zen Mode | Not a core feature |
| Habits and routines | Built-in habit tracking and streaks | Recurring tasks only |
| Pricing | Free plan + €49/year or €129 lifetime | Free tier + subscription for full features |
Competitor details are based on publicly available information and may change. Always check Todoist's site for current pricing and features.
Why people look for a Todoist alternative
The most common reason is that a list is not a plan. Todoist is excellent at collecting tasks, but a growing list does not tell you when you will actually do the work. People reach for time blocking to make the week realistic, and that is not Todoist's focus.
The second reason is privacy. Todoist stores your tasks in its cloud. If your to-dos include sensitive client or personal context, a local-first model where your data stays on your device by default is a meaningful difference.
From a task list to a scheduled week
WeekFlux keeps the fast capture you like about Todoist, then adds the missing step: you drag tasks into days and time blocks, schedule against your real capacity, and end up with a week you can actually execute rather than an endless inbox.
Deep focus sessions and Zen Mode then help you work the plan, instead of just checking items off a list.
Everything in one private system
Instead of pairing Todoist with separate habit and note apps, WeekFlux folds habits, notes, and progress into the same planner. Your routines and references live next to your weekly plan.
And because it is local-first with optional encrypted sync, you decide whether your task data ever touches a server.
- Local by default
- Plan into time blocks, not just lists
- Free plan, encrypted sync option
FAQ
Can I import my Todoist tasks into WeekFlux?
WeekFlux supports ICS calendar import and JSON import/export, so you can bring data in and keep your planning portable. It focuses on weekly planning rather than syncing live with other task apps.
Does WeekFlux do time blocking, unlike Todoist?
Yes. This is the core difference. WeekFlux lets you drag tasks into days and visual time blocks and schedule against real capacity, turning a list into an executable week.
Is my data more private in WeekFlux than Todoist?
WeekFlux is local-first, so your data starts on your device and stays there unless you enable sync. Sync is end-to-end encrypted. Todoist is cloud-based by design.
Is WeekFlux free?
Yes. WeekFlux has a free local-first plan with the full planner, tasks, notes, habits, focus, and weekly review. Pro is optional at €49/year or €129 lifetime and adds encrypted cloud sync.
Related guides & features
- Achievements Quiet progress signals, not gamification.
- Weekly planner Capture tasks, time block the week, and reschedule fast.
- Deep Focus timer Turn scheduled work into focused execution.
- How to prioritize your tasks Sort tasks by urgency and importance with the Eisenhower Matrix.
- The Pomodoro Technique Focus in 25-minute intervals with short breaks.
- How to plan your week with time slots A simple 6-step method for planning your week.
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