Every productivity app claims to be 'free' — until you hit their walls. Todoist limits you to 5 projects. Asana caps teams at 15 users. ClickUp restricts storage to 100MB. The pattern is always the same: hook you with 'free,' then squeeze you with upgrade pressure.
TaskLoco takes a different approach. Our Lite version is actually free — forever. No user limits, no upgrade nagging, no account required. 20 sticky notes stored locally on your device. When you need more, our premium pricing is transparent: one flat rate per person, no tiers, no games.
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 Free Task Apps
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 Hidden Costs of 'Free' Task Apps
Todoist's free tier gives you 5 projects and 5MB of file storage. Hit those limits and you're paying $4/month. Asana looks generous with 15 team members — until you need custom fields, timeline view, or advanced search. Then it's $10.99 per user monthly.
ClickUp promises everything free for unlimited users, but restricts you to 100MB storage and basic views. Need Gantt charts or time tracking? That's $7+ per user monthly. Monday.com's 'free' plan caps you at 2 users and 500MB storage — essentially a trial disguised as a free tier.
TaskLoco Lite breaks this pattern completely. No user limits, no storage caps (everything stays on your device), no feature restrictions. It's genuinely free because it doesn't connect to our servers — no hosting costs to recoup through upgrade pressure.
When Free Actually Means Free
TaskLoco offers two legitimately free options. TaskLoco Lite runs natively on iPhone and Android with zero server connection. Twenty sticky notes stored in a JSON file on your device. No sign-up, no tracking, no data collection. Works completely offline — perfect for personal task management or when you're between wifi networks.
TaskLoco Lite Plus+ gives you 30 notes that sync across all your devices through our web app and Chrome extension. Still free, but requires a Google sign-in for syncing. The Chrome extension captures any webpage as a note in one click — handy for research or saving articles to read later.
The limitation is intentional: these free versions cover personal productivity and light team coordination without the complexity of premium project management features.
Premium Without the Pricing Games
When you outgrow free limits, TaskLoco Premium is refreshingly straightforward. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
No user minimums like Basecamp ($99/month regardless of team size). No feature tiers like Notion ($8-16+ per seat based on which features you unlock). No storage overages like Dropbox Paper. Every premium subscriber gets the same features: unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar view, and team sharing.
File attachments include 10GB of storage with options to add more in 10GB increments. Reminders sync across devices and can optionally send SMS alerts. The calendar view shows all your deadline-driven tasks in a familiar monthly layout.
Team Sharing That Actually Works
Most free apps either don't include team features or cripple them severely. Trello's free version lacks calendar view and advanced checklists. Airtable's free tier caps you at 1,200 records per base — fine for tiny projects, useless for growing teams.
TaskLoco Premium includes full team collaboration from day one. Share individual notes or entire collections with team members. Real-time updates mean everyone sees changes instantly. Email notifications keep the team informed without requiring constant app checking.
Unlike enterprise-focused tools that require admin setup and user provisioning, TaskLoco keeps team sharing simple. Share a note link, team member clicks it, they're in. No complex permissioning or role management — just functional collaboration for teams that want to get work done.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Free Task Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two options: Lite (20 notes, offline) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) FREE | Most limit users (2-15) or features heavily |
| No account required | TaskLoco Lite works completely anonymously FREE | All require sign-up for any meaningful use |
| Offline functionality | Lite works 100% offline, no internet needed ever FREE | Most require internet connection for basic functions |
| File storage (free) | Unlimited local storage (Lite), none for Lite Plus+ | Usually 5-100MB, then paid upgrades |
| Team collaboration (free) | None — premium feature only | Basic sharing in most free tiers |
| Premium pricing | $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50) | $4-16+ per user monthly, often with minimums |
| File attachments (premium) | 10GB included, expandable to 1TB+ | Usually 1-5GB, expensive storage add-ons |
| Reminders | Built into premium, optional SMS add-on | Basic reminders free, advanced features cost extra |
| Calendar view | Included with premium | Often requires higher-tier plans |
| Chrome extension | Free with Lite Plus+, captures any webpage FREE | Usually premium feature or limited functionality |
| Mobile apps | Native iPhone and Android, completely free FREE | Free but often feature-limited vs web version |
| Search functionality | Full-text search across all notes and attachments | Basic search free, advanced search often premium |
| Project templates | Not available | Most offer template libraries |
| Gantt charts | Not available | Available in premium tiers of most apps |
| Time tracking | Not available | Built into most project management apps |
| Custom fields | Not available | Standard feature in database-style apps |
| API access | Limited | Most offer extensive APIs |
| Third-party integrations | Limited selection | Extensive integration ecosystems |
| Enterprise features | Not available | SSO, compliance, advanced admin controls |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want genuinely free task management without upgrade pressure
- You prefer simple, focused tools over feature-heavy project management suites
- You need file attachments and reminders without paying per-feature
- You want transparent pricing — one rate per person, no tiers or minimums
- You value offline functionality for personal productivity
Use Free Task Apps if…
- You need advanced project management features like Gantt charts and dependencies
- You require extensive third-party integrations and API access
- You need database functionality with custom fields and relations
- You require enterprise compliance and SSO features
- You prefer template libraries and pre-built workflows
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which task management apps are actually free?
TaskLoco Lite (20 notes, no account) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced) are completely free forever. Most other 'free' apps limit users, storage, or features to push paid upgrades.
How much does TaskLoco cost compared to other task apps?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Can I use TaskLoco without creating an account?
Yes. TaskLoco Lite works completely anonymously on iPhone and Android. No sign-up, no data collection, everything stored locally on your device.
Does TaskLoco work offline?
TaskLoco Lite works 100% offline — no internet connection required ever. Lite Plus+ and Premium need internet for syncing across devices.
What's the catch with TaskLoco's free tiers?
No catch. Lite gives you 20 notes stored locally. Lite Plus+ gives you 30 notes that sync across devices. Both are free forever with no upgrade pressure or hidden limits.
How does TaskLoco compare to Todoist or Asana for free users?
Todoist limits free users to 5 projects and 5MB storage. Asana caps free teams at 15 users. TaskLoco Lite has no user limits and Lite Plus+ works for any team size — both completely free.
Can teams use TaskLoco for free?
TaskLoco Lite works for teams but doesn't sync between devices. Lite Plus+ syncs but doesn't include team sharing. Team collaboration requires Premium subscriptions for each member.
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