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The Todoist Alternative
You Actually Own
Todoist is great, but you're paying $48/year forever for features that could live on your computer. Metis gives you everything Todoist does, plus notes, RSS, flashcards, and AI - for one price.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Metis | Todoist Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $49 once | $48/year forever |
| Kanban view | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring tasks | Yes | Yes |
| Priorities | Yes (5 levels) | Yes (4 levels) |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Labels/Tags | Yes | Yes |
| Local-first / Offline | Yes (always) | Limited |
| Keyboard navigation | Full (vim-style) | Basic |
| AI assistance | BYOA (free) | Extra cost |
| Note-taking | Full editor + linking | Basic comments |
| RSS Reader | Built-in | No |
| Read Later | Built-in | No |
| Flashcards | SM2 algorithm | No |
| Routines | Built-in | No |
The Math Is Simple
Todoist Pro
Year 1
$48
Year 2
$96
Year 3
$144
Year 5
$240
Year 10
$480
Metis
Year 1
$49
Year 2
$49
Year 3
$49
Year 5
$49
Year 10
$49
$431 saved
over 10 years (plus you get 5 more apps)
What You Get That Todoist Doesn't Have
Metis isn't just a task manager - it's a complete productivity system
📝
Full Note-Taking
Block editor, bi-directional links, canvas view
📡
RSS Reader
Follow blogs and news with AI processing
📚
Read Later
Save articles, web captures, highlights
🎓
Flashcards
Spaced repetition from your highlights
🤖
AI Workflows
Automate with your own AI
🌅
Routines
Scheduled checklists for habits
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