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Super Productivity

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Open-source task manager with time tracking and timeboxing

Alternative to Notion

Super Productivity is a free, open-source task manager for desktop, mobile, and web that turns a task list into a daily plan with time estimates, schedules, and built-in time tracking. It is local-first with no account required, works offline, and connects to Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and calendars so tracked time stays beside the backlog.[1][2]

Quick verdict

Free, open-source, offline task management with time tracking. Super Productivity is a free, MIT-licensed task manager that pairs daily planning and timeboxing with built-in time tracking across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and the web. Local-first storage, zero telemetry, and no required account make it the private option, while Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and calendar connectors keep developer workflows beside the backlog. Single users planning their own days gain the most; teams needing shared workspaces should look elsewhere.[1][2][3]

What it can do

  • Daily planning comes first: tasks carry time estimates, get scheduled onto the day, and record the time actually spent, turning the list into a plan rather than a pile.[1]

  • Time tracking is built in, with timesheets and work reports generated from the same tasks, and worklogs can be pushed back to connected Jira issues.[1][2]

  • A Pomodoro timer and focus mode support single-task deep work with breaks that fit the user's rhythm.[1]

  • Tasks organize as lists, Kanban boards, or an Eisenhower Matrix, with subtasks, notes, tags, projects, and repeating tasks.[1]

  • Issue-tracker and calendar connectors import Jira, GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, OpenProject, Trello, and CalDAV or Google Calendar items into the local task list.[1][2][3]

  • Storage is local-first with zero telemetry and no forced accounts; optional encrypted sync applies only when the user configures it.[1][2]

Who it fits

  • Individuals who plan each day explicitly and want estimates, schedules, and tracked time in one private place fit best, since the documented workflow is single-user and local-first.[1][2]

  • Developers who track time against Jira, GitHub, or GitLab issues fit well, because the connectors tie commits and tickets to recorded time.[1][2]

  • Users who switch devices between desktop and mobile fit, given native builds for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS plus a browser web app.[1][2]

Where it falls short

  • There is no team workspace: no accounts, no shared boards, and no team or admin features are documented, so collaborative planning stays out of scope.[1][2]

  • It does not substitute a docs-and-databases workspace: the official comparison names Notion as a counterpart but the substitution scope is tasks and time, not whole-workspace documentation.[1]

  • Connected workflows depend on the network: fetching issues or pushing status updates and worklogs requires a connection, and a failed issue update should not be assumed to retry on its own.[1]

Platforms and stack

Desktop installation needs no server: one-click installers and store listings cover Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions including AppImage, Snap, Flatpak, DEB, and RPM.[1][2]

The stack is TypeScript with an Angular frontend, Electron desktop packaging, and native mobile builds, under the MIT license in the super-productivity/super-productivity repository.[1][2]

Questions worth asking

Is Super Productivity really free?

Yes. The official site and open-source guide describe Super Productivity as free and free forever under the MIT license, with no subscription, no account, and no paid tier. Funding comes through optional sponsorship donations, which do not unlock extra features.[1][2][3]

Does Super Productivity work offline?

Yes. The app is local-first: tasks, notes, and time records live on the device, the homepage states it works offline with no account needed, and the privacy page rates it fully offline capable. Only syncing with connected issue trackers or calendars needs a network connection.[1][2]

Which platforms does Super Productivity run on?

Windows (Setup.exe, portable, Microsoft Store), macOS (universal DMG), Linux (AppImage, DEB, RPM, Snap, Flatpak), Android (Google Play, APK, F-Droid), iOS (App Store), and a hosted web app for browsers.[1][2][3]

Can Super Productivity replace Todoist or Notion?

The official comparison hub positions Super Productivity as a focused open-source alternative to tools including Todoist, TickTick, Microsoft To Do, and Notion. It fits task planning plus time tracking best; Notion remains a broader docs-and-databases workspace, so the substitution scope is the task and time workflow, not whole-workspace documentation.[1]

Sources and editorial review

Source research. Reviewed on October 13, 2026. Written by Sanjib Sah. AI assisted; reviewed by a human editor.

We have not run or tested this product.

  1. Super Productivity homepage

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Official homepage observed for product identity, free and open-source positioning, offline use, feature set, and platform availability.

  2. Super Productivity GitHub repository

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Canonical repository observed for project identity, description, integrations, and license reference; the official site's original owner link redirects here.

  3. Super Productivity README

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    README observed for MIT license badge, full integration list, download channels, and the maintainer sponsorship link.

  4. Super Productivity download page

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Download page observed for per-platform builds and install methods across desktop, mobile, and web.

  5. Super Productivity privacy page

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Privacy page observed for local-first storage, zero telemetry, offline capability, and optional encrypted sync.

  6. Super Productivity integrations page

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Integrations page observed for supported connectors and the offline-versus-network behavior boundary.

  7. Super Productivity open-source guide

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Open-source guide observed for MIT licensing, free-forever pricing, and local storage with optional sync.

  8. Super Productivity comparison hub

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Comparison hub observed for vendor-endorsed alternative positioning against named tools and for sponsorship-funded pricing.

  9. Super Productivity package manifest

    official · Observed October 13, 2026

    Package manifest observed for version, license field, repository URL, author, and build stack evidence.

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