It's close: Logseq edges it 8.5 to 8.4, so the right pick depends on what you need. Logseq wins on 2 of the 5 scores, TickTick on 3.
Students, researchers and writers who like outlines and linked daily notes
Students and planners who want tasks, a calendar, habits and focus in one app
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Logseq | TickTick |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity & Notes | Productivity & Notes |
| Category rank | #10 of 17 | #14 of 17 |
| Developer | Logseq, Inc. | Appest Limited |
| Pricing | Free | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Logseq better than TickTick?
It's close: Logseq edges it 8.5 to 8.4, so the right pick depends on what you need. Logseq wins on 2 of the 5 scores, TickTick on 3.
Which is cheaper, Logseq or TickTick?
Logseq: Free and open source; optional Open Collective backing starts at $5 a month. TickTick: Free plan; Premium $49.99/year, or $4.99/month in the iPhone app. On value for money, Logseq scores higher.
Do Logseq and TickTick work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Logseq or TickTick?
Logseq scores higher on privacy (9.6/10). App Store label: no tracking, and only crash and performance data, not linked to you. Your notes live on your device, and the beta sync is end-to-end encrypted with a password you set.
Strengths and weaknesses
Logseq
- Free and open source
- Your notes stay on your own device
- Linking, searches and plugins for building a big knowledge base
- The new database version is still in beta
- iPhone App Store version last updated in April 2024
- Android app isn't on Google Play
Logseq is a free, open-source outliner for people who think in bullet points. Each day starts with a journal page, and linking ideas with double brackets slowly builds a web of connected notes. Add tasks, saved searches, flashcards and notes on PDFs, and keep it all on your own device. A big change is underway, though: the new database version is still in beta, and the iPhone App Store app dates from 2024.
Full Logseq review
TickTick
- Tons of features in a single app
- Free plan is useful, with habits and a focus timer
- Apps for every big platform, even Linux
- So many features make it feel busy
- Premium got a lot pricier in 2026
- Free plan stops at nine lists
TickTick packs more into one app than almost any other to-do app. Beyond lists, you can type tasks in plain words. You also get calendar views, a habit tracker, a Pomodoro focus timer and an Eisenhower matrix. It all runs on every major platform. A new AI assistant can break projects into tasks. The free plan is unusually useful. The trade-offs: it looks busier than Todoist, and Premium now costs $49.99 a year.
Full TickTick review
