Todoist for ADHD: the fastest capture, and the same old list.

What it does

Type "call dentist tue 3pm" and Todoist parses it into a dated task. Filters, labels, recurring tasks, and reminders give it real power. The free tier covers everyday use; Pro is $7/mo or $60/yr.

Where it helps

• Capture friction is near zero — a task can be in the system in two seconds.
• Cross-platform: desktop, phone, Gmail, Slack, wherever the thought lands.
• Recurring chores stop being remembered-tasks.

Where it stops

• The list is passive: nothing follows up, nothing notices silence.
• Overdue items accumulate and the red counters start talking to you, which is the guilt loop again.
• Organizing (projects, labels, priorities) is maintenance that quietly becomes a second job.

The verdict

Keep it as a capture layer if it works for you. The piece Todoist (and every list) is missing is closure: someone who notices the task did not happen and re-opens the loop without judgment. Capture solves half. Closure is the other half.

Pricing verified August 2026: Todoist pricing FAQ.