Every productivity app claims to be "free" until you hit their wall. Notion wants your credit card for "free" trials. Todoist limits you to 5 projects. Asana caps teams at 15 members. ClickUp hides features behind paywalls disguised as "basic" plans.
TaskLoco Lite breaks this pattern completely. Download the app, create 20 notes, use it forever. No account signup. No credit card. No "trial period" that auto-bills you. The app stores everything locally on your device in a simple JSON file. Period.
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Multiple
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
The Three Levels of Actually Free
TaskLoco offers three tiers, and two of them cost nothing forever:
TaskLoco Lite: Native iPhone and Android apps only. Zero signup required. Stores up to 20 notes in a JSON file on your device. Works completely offline. No servers, no accounts, no data collection. This is as private as digital gets.
TaskLoco Lite Plus+: Web app and Chrome extension. Sign in with Google (no payment info). Up to 30 notes that sync across all your devices. One-click webpage capture from any site. Still completely free.
TaskLoco Premium: Everything above plus unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar view, and team sharing.
How This Compares to Other "Free" Apps
Most productivity apps use deceptive free tiers:
Notion: Technically free for personal use, but requires account creation and pushes you toward paid plans constantly. No offline access.
Todoist: Limits free users to 5 projects and 80 tasks total. No reminders on free tier.
Asana: Free for teams up to 15 people, but removes timeline view, custom fields, and advanced search.
ClickUp: Free tier exists but gets overwhelmed by feature complexity — most users upgrade just to escape the chaos.
Monday.com: 14-day free trial, then starts at $8/month per user.
When You Actually Need to Pay
TaskLoco's free tiers handle most personal productivity needs. You only need Premium if you want:
- Unlimited notes: Free tiers cap at 20-30 notes
- File attachments: PDFs, documents, images stored in the cloud
- Reminders: Time-based and location-based alerts
- Team sharing: Collaborative notes with real-time sync
- Calendar view: See all your tasks and deadlines in one place
Premium removes all limits and adds professional features. But importantly — you can try the free versions indefinitely to see if you even need these extras.
Compare this to competitors where you hit paywalls immediately. Notion pushes you to paid plans for any serious use. Asana removes essential features like timeline view from free accounts. ClickUp's free tier drowns you in complexity until you pay for simplicity.
The Privacy Advantage of True Offline
TaskLoco Lite goes further than just being free — it's completely private. No account means no tracking, no data mining, no terms of service changes that suddenly claim ownership of your content.
Your notes live in a simple JSON file on your device. You can back it up yourself, export it, or even read it in any text editor. No proprietary formats, no vendor lock-in.
Other "free" apps make money by collecting your data. Notion analyzes your workspace usage. Todoist tracks your productivity patterns. Asana builds profiles for targeted advertising.
TaskLoco Lite makes money the old-fashioned way — some users eventually upgrade to Premium for extra features. But your free usage subsidizes nothing. No ads, no data harvesting, no hidden costs.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Requires credit card for free tier | Never — Lite and Lite Plus+ are completely free FREE | Most apps require payment info for "free trials" |
| Account signup required | Optional — Lite works with zero signup FREE | Required for all major productivity apps |
| Offline functionality | Full offline access with Lite — no internet needed FREE | Most apps require constant internet connection |
| Free tier note limits | 20 notes (Lite) or 30 notes (Lite Plus+) | Todoist: 80 tasks, Notion: unlimited pages |
| Data ownership | Your device only — JSON file you can backup FREE | Stored on company servers with varying privacy policies |
| Ads in free version | Never — completely ad-free FREE | Many free apps include advertising |
| Upgrade pressure | Minimal — free tiers are fully functional FREE | Heavy upgrade prompts and feature limitations |
| Cross-device sync on free tier | Yes with Lite Plus+ — Google sign-in only FREE | Usually requires paid subscription |
| File attachments | Premium only — 10GB included | Notion: free with size limits, others vary |
| Reminders and alerts | Premium only | Todoist: paid only, Apple Reminders: free |
| Team collaboration | Premium only with full sharing features | Asana: free up to 15 users, Notion: limited free sharing |
| Mobile apps | Native iPhone and Android — completely free FREE | Most have mobile apps, some with limited features |
| Browser extension | Chrome extension free with Lite Plus+ FREE | Usually premium feature or separate paid extension |
| Calendar integration | Premium only — built-in calendar view | Varies — some offer basic calendar on free tiers |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across all notes and attachments | Often limited or premium-only advanced search |
| Data export | JSON file format — always accessible FREE | Export often limited or proprietary formats |
| Privacy protection | Maximum with Lite — no data collection FREE | Data collection for service improvement and ads |
| Advanced project management | Basic task organization only | Asana: timelines, ClickUp: Gantt charts, advanced features |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want genuinely free task management with zero payment requirements
- Privacy matters — you prefer local storage over cloud data collection
- You need reliable offline access without internet dependency
- Simple task organization without enterprise complexity suits your needs
- You value transparent pricing when you do need premium features
Use Multiple if…
- You need unlimited free notes and don't mind account requirements (Notion)
- Advanced project management with Gantt charts and dependencies is essential (Asana, ClickUp)
- You require extensive third-party integrations and API access
- Your team needs enterprise security compliance and SSO
- Database functionality with custom fields and relations is necessary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TaskLoco Lite really free forever?
Yes. TaskLoco Lite requires no account, no credit card, no subscription. Download the native iPhone or Android app, create up to 20 notes, use it forever. Your notes are stored locally on your device in a JSON file.
What's the catch with TaskLoco's free tiers?
No catch. TaskLoco Lite is limited to 20 notes and works offline only. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ syncs up to 30 notes across devices but requires Google sign-in. Both are genuinely free forever with no ads or upgrade pressure.
Can I use TaskLoco without internet?
TaskLoco Lite works completely offline — no internet required after initial download. Your notes are stored locally on your device. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ and Premium require internet for syncing across devices.
How does TaskLoco make money if it's free?
Some users upgrade to TaskLoco Premium for unlimited notes, file attachments, reminders, and team sharing. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) The free tiers aren't subsidized by ads or data collection.
Will my TaskLoco notes disappear if I don't pay?
Never. TaskLoco Lite stores notes locally on your device forever. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ keeps your synced notes accessible even if you never upgrade. Free users aren't forced to pay or lose their data.
Can I export my TaskLoco notes?
Yes. TaskLoco Lite stores notes in a simple JSON file on your device that you can backup or read in any text editor. TaskLoco Premium includes export features for all note formats and attachments.
Do I need to give TaskLoco my credit card for the free version?
No. TaskLoco Lite requires zero payment information — not even for signup because there is no signup. TaskLoco Lite Plus+ only needs Google sign-in. Credit cards are only required when upgrading to Premium.
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