If you are a power user of Todoist, you know it's a great tool. But you've probably also experienced the frustration of loading spinners, sync conflicts, and losing your thoughts when offline.
Here is a breakdown of why we built etappi and how it compares to Todoist.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Todoist | etappi |
|---|---|---|
| Sync Model | Cloud-first (API calls) | Local-first (instant offline) |
| Speed | Network-dependent | Instant (0ms latency) |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | Basic | Power-user first |
| Data Privacy | Cloud storage | Local-first, encrypted sync |
Local-First is a Game Changer
With Todoist, every task completion or edit requires a round-trip to their servers. If your connection is slow, you wait.
etappi works differently. Because it is built on a local SQLite database that syncs in the background, every interaction is instant. You never see a loading spinner when editing, completing, or organizing your tasks.
Power-User Workflows
We designed etappi to support rapid task input and processing. Our keyboard-driven design means you can triage your entire inbox without your hands ever leaving the home row.
If you're ready to make the switch, we have a one-click importer that brings over all your Todoist projects, sections, tasks, and due dates in seconds. It is available under the Settings switcher.