123 ToDo — The Free, PrivateTask Manager & To-Do List App

Works across Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android & Web with Zero-Knowledge Cloud Sync. 100% FREE & OPEN SOURCE. The private, offline-first alternative to Todoist, TickTick, Google Keep, and Microsoft To Do.

No sign-up or email No app store download Opens instantly in browser 100% Client-Side Private Open Source (MIT)
Interactive Sandbox Available
123 ToDo
1-2-3 Priority Workflow

1 Must Do: Send monthly project invoice to client

Include bank details & updated hours breakdown.

P1 Must Do

2 Should Do: Book car service & MOT before Friday

Call garage at 8:30am; ask for morning drop-off.

P2 Should Do

3 Could Do: Pick up weekly groceries & fresh fruit

Olive oil, fresh produce, and coffee beans.

P3 Could Do
Click anywhere to test checking, editing & creating tasks in a sandboxed modal

Versatile Operating System

One Free App, Two Powerful Modes

Engineered for deep focus & executive clarity

Whether you are at your desk planning sprints and managing deliverables, or in transit capturing rapid voice memos, 123 ToDo adapts to your workday seamlessly.

Structured Task Manager Mode

High-clarity 1-2-3 priority matrix (Must Do P1, Should Do P2, Could Do P3, On Hold P4) with subtask checklists, due dates, drag-and-drop reordering, and project categorization engineered for busy office professionals and knowledge workers.

Rapid Voice Notes Mode

Extra-large text, high contrast, and instant hands-free speech dictation. Capture meeting action items, project thoughts, or voice memos immediately when away from your desk without upfront tagging.

Unified Cross-Platform Dataset

Switch skins instantly with a 1-tap header toggle. All notes and tasks live in the exact same dataset and sync automatically across all your devices via zero-knowledge Cloudflare D1 or Google Drive sync.

Why Choose 123 ToDo?

Turn Daily Chaos into Calm & Clarity

Discover how effortless organization frees your mind, eliminates daily overwhelm, and helps you reclaim control over your time.

De-Stress Your Mind

Stop keeping tasks trapped in your head. Offload to-dos instantly into organized lists so you can relax, focus, and enjoy your day without burnout.

Clear Daily 1-2-3 Priorities

Focus on what truly matters today using 4 simple buckets: Must Do (P1), Should Do (P2), Could Do (P3), and On Hold. Eliminate decision fatigue instantly.

Reclaim Free Time

When your day is organized, tasks get done faster. Finish work earlier, avoid last-minute rushes, and make room for family, hobbies, and rest.

100% Free, Instant Start

No registration, no passwords, no email verification, and no credit card required. Open the app and be organized in under 60 seconds.

Features & Capabilities

Everything You Need in a Modern To-Do & Notes App

Engineered for ultimate simplicity, zero-knowledge privacy, and daily productivity flow

Intuitive 1-2-3 Daily Priorities (Zero Learning Curve)

Focus on what truly matters today with a simple 4-tier matrix: Must Do (P1), Should Do (P2), Could Do (P3), and On Hold. Drag and drop tasks between buckets or reorder in seconds to eliminate workday overwhelm.

Seamless Cross-Device Sync (Zero-Knowledge E2EE)

Keep your tasks and notes synchronized in real-time across Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad, and Android with instant 6-digit device pairing codes. Client-side AES-256-GCM encryption ensures your data is never readable by servers.

Smart Scheduling, Clock Face Times & Calendar Sync

Schedule tasks with optional exact times using an intuitive circular clock face picker. 1-click sync to Google Calendar & Apple Calendar (.ics), automated reminders, and recurring rollover routines.

Photo Attachments & Clipboard Screen Grabs

Attach up to 3 photos per note! Drag and drop files, paste clipboard screenshots instantly (⌘V / Ctrl+V) for work mockups and documentation, or snap receipts and whiteboard notes on mobile with full-screen Lightbox zoom.

Dual Skin Modes: Task Manager vs. Rapid Voice Notes

Switch instantly between a structured Task Manager (P1-P4 matrix for office focus and sprint planning) and a Simple Voice Notes mode with extra-large text and hands-free dictation for rapid thought capture away from your desk.

Continuous Voice Dictation & Spoken Commands

Dictate tasks, meeting action items, and notes naturally on the go. Auto-formats spoken punctuation ("comma", "full stop"), auto-capitalizes sentences, and auto-saves hands-free by saying "add task" or "add note".

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Interactive In-Box Actionable Links & Email Client Picker

Phone numbers, email addresses, and URLs are directly clickable inside task and note boxes without entering edit mode. Tap to call on mobile, open your preferred email client (Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail), or visit links instantly.

Customizable Button Display Modes & Compact Phone Scaling

Tailor the UI to your style: choose between Icons (Clean), Icons & Text, or Text Only across all toolbars. Automatic responsive scaling optimizes typography and touch targets on older and compact smartphones.

Drag-and-Drop Subtasks & Line Wrapping

Break large goals into multi-line checklist steps. Easily reorder subtasks via drag-and-drop handles and preview progress bars directly on task cards.

Color-Coded Projects & Kanban Column Views

Organize tasks into custom project folders with custom colors. On desktop wide screens, view your workspace grouped either by Priority tiers or Project Kanban columns.

Universal 1-Click Multi-Competitor Importer

Switch away from paid tools in seconds. Easily import your entire setup from Todoist (CSV), TickTick (Backup CSV), Google Keep (JSON), Google Tasks (JSON), and Microsoft To Do (CSV).

Built-In Resilience, Photo Backups & Autonomous Shadow Snapshots

Never lose work to silent browser updates, unexpected reboots, or disk cleanups. Features immediate synchronous disk saving, dual-tier photo preservation (full-res in IndexedDB + thumbnails in shadow backups to prevent 5MB storage crashes), HTML5 Persistent Storage API protection, and automatic 24-hour local shadow snapshots.

100% Offline Web App — Add to Home Screen in 1 Tap

Add 123 ToDo directly to your mobile home screen or desktop. Works completely offline with native app speed, zero network lag, and silent background updates without App Store downloads.

Space-Efficient Note Previews & 2-Line Compact View

Choose between a clean 2-line compact task preview or full-length view. Tasks with notes display a space-saving single-line preview underneath the title for effortless scanning.

10-Tier Milestones & Gamified Productivity Points

Earn points (+10 task, +2 subtask, +15 streak) and advance through 10 progressive achievement ranks from Focused Starter to 123 Immortal with milestone badges and streak tracking.

Never-Break-the-Chain Daily Streaks

Build compounding daily productivity habits. Track your active daily completion streak and celebrate milestone achievements in the header.

Free to Use — No Hidden Subscriptions or Ads

Enjoy uncapped tasks, unlimited projects, unlimited note lengths, photo attachments, and full sync features with no forced subscriptions, ads, or tracking.

How It Works

Get Organized in 3 Simple Steps

No learning curve required

Start managing your tasks immediately. 123 ToDo is designed to be intuitive and straightforward, so you can focus on getting things done instead of configuring complex software.

1. Add Tasks, Photos, or Voice Notes

Quickly type, speak, or snap photos for your tasks. Attach checklist subtasks or rich notes with zero limits.

2. Set Daily 1-2-3 Priorities

Organize your workload into Must Do (1), Should Do (2), and Could Do (3) buckets. Drag and drop to reorder tasks or defer with 1 tap.

3. Complete, Level Up & Build Streaks

Check off completed tasks to earn Productivity Points, maintain your daily focus streak, and advance through 10 progressive achievement ranks!

App Comparison

Why 123 ToDo is the Best Free Alternativeto Subscription Apps

Looking for a free alternative to Todoist, TickTick, Google Keep, or Microsoft To Do? See how 123 ToDo delivers enterprise-grade features without the monthly fees.

Feature123 ToDoTodoistTickTickGoogle Keep / Tasks
Cost & SubscriptionFree to Use$4–$6 / month$3 / monthFree (Data Tracked)
Data Privacy & SecurityZero-Knowledge AES-256-GCMServer PlaintextServer PlaintextGoogle Scanned
Codebase & Auditability100% Open Source (MIT) on GitHubProprietary (Closed)Proprietary (Closed)Proprietary (Closed)
Dual Skins (Tasks + Voice Notes)1-Tap Instant ToggleTasks OnlyTasks OnlySeparate Apps
Photo Attachments & ScreenshotsIncluded Free (Camera, Drag & Drop, ⌘V Paste, Lightbox)Paid Plan Only ($4–$6/mo)Limited / Paid PlanSeparate Image Notes
Voice Dictation & Auto-CommandsNative Hands-Free SpeechBasic Keyboard MicBasic Keyboard MicBasic Audio Memo
Clock Face Times & Calendar ExportIncluded Free (Clock Face Picker, Google & Apple .ics, Reminders)Pro Only ($4–$6/mo)Premium Only ($3/mo)Basic Due Time
Universal Competitor Migration1-Click 5-App ImporterManual / PartialPartialNone
100% Offline App & Daily BackupsAutomated 24h Shadow BackupsPro Tier OnlyPremium OnlyLimited
10-Tier Milestones & StreaksIncluded Free (10 Levels)Karma SystemAchievement ScoreNone

Save $36–$72 every year without losing features

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Radical Transparency & Privacy

Why is 123 ToDo Free?Your Data Stays 100% Yours

In an era of subscription fatigue, intrusive data tracking, and surprise paywalls, being 100% free naturally makes people suspicious. Here is our honest, technical explanation.

1. Near-Zero Server Costs

Unlike traditional apps that maintain expensive cloud databases for every customer, 123 ToDo runs 100% locally on your device using browser IndexedDB and Web Workers. Our app code is delivered via Cloudflare edge servers, meaning hosting costs for 100,000 users are virtually identical to 10 users.

2. Zero-Knowledge Encryption

You don't need to trust our servers with your personal life or business tasks. All data is encrypted directly on your device with military-grade AES-256-GCM before any cross-device sync occurs. Neither we, Cloudflare, nor Google possess your encryption keys, so no one can view, monetize, or scan your data.

3. 100% Open Source & Independent

We are self-funded and completely open source under the permissive MIT License. Anyone can inspect and audit our complete client-side codebase on GitHub to verify our zero-knowledge security. No venture capitalists, no ads, no trackers, and no paywalls.

Zero Data Lock-in Guarantee

You can export your complete workspace to open standard JSON anytime with 1 click, or sync directly to your personal Google Drive.

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about 123 ToDo, offline data security, and migrating your workflow.

1. Is 123 ToDo really 100% free with no hidden subscriptions?

Yes! All core productivity features—including uncapped tasks, photo attachments, voice dictation, subtask checklists, and cross-device zero-knowledge sync—are 100% free to use. There are no 14-day trial paywalls, no credit card requirements, and no third-party advertisements.

2. Is 123 ToDo open source software?

Yes! 123 ToDo is 100% open-source software released under the permissive MIT License. You can inspect, audit, or fork our complete client-side codebase on GitHub (darronhartas-max/123todo-react). Our open-source architecture ensures complete transparency—meaning anyone can independently verify that your data is encrypted client-side and never scanned, tracked, or monetized.

3. How does 123 ToDo compare to Todoist, TickTick, and Google Keep?

Unlike Todoist and TickTick that charge $36–$72/year for photo uploads, reminders, and daily backups, 123 ToDo provides these capabilities completely free. Unlike Google Keep or Microsoft To Do, 123 ToDo features true client-side zero-knowledge AES-256-GCM encryption, meaning your personal tasks and private notes are never scanned, indexed, or monetized.

4. Can I sync my tasks across Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android?

Absolutely. 123 ToDo syncs in real-time across all your devices using our Set & Forget Cloud Sync (powered by Cloudflare D1 edge database) or Google Drive Sync. You pair your phone, tablet, and computer using secure 6-digit device pairing codes without persistent login drops.

5. Will I lose any tasks or photos if my browser updates silently or my computer restarts?

No. 123 ToDo writes all changes synchronously and immediately to physical local storage. Browser executable updates (Chrome, Safari, Edge) do not touch your user profile storage directory. Furthermore, 123 ToDo includes automatic 24-hour shadow snapshots, HTML5 Persistent Storage protection, and dual-tier photo preservation (full-resolution in IndexedDB and compressed thumbnail shadows in LocalStorage) to prevent data loss.

6. How does the Dual Skins (Task Manager vs. Voice Notes) mode work?

With a single tap on the header toggle, you can switch between Task Manager mode (a structured priority matrix with subtasks, due dates, and project folders for office work and sprint planning) and Simple Voice Notes mode (extra-large high-contrast text and instant hands-free speech dictation for rapid thought capture away from your desk). Both modes share the exact same underlying dataset.

7. Does 123 ToDo work completely offline?

Yes. 123 ToDo works 100% offline. You can add it directly to your phone’s home screen or desktop dock in 1 tap. You can create, edit, reschedule, or complete tasks with zero internet connection, and your changes will automatically sync once your connection is restored. No App Store download required.

8. How do I import my existing tasks from another to-do app?

You can migrate your entire setup in seconds using our universal 1-click competitor importer. We provide native support for Todoist (CSV), TickTick (Backup CSV), Google Keep (JSON), Google Tasks (JSON), and Microsoft To Do (CSV).

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