NextThing / GTD

Always know your next thing.

Other task apps hand you an empty list and wish you luck. NextThing captures, clarifies, and shows you what to do next — on every device you own.

Compare to OmniFocus, Things, TodoistSee what's included

See It in Action

Built to keep you in flow.

A calm interface that respects the method — not a todo list with a Next Actions tag bolted on.

NextThing / Focus
NextThing desktop — Next actions, filtered
NextThing mobile — Next actions, filtered
NextThing / Focus
NextThing desktop — Areas of focus
NextThing mobile — Areas of focus
NextThing / Focus
NextThing desktop — AI task parsing
NextThing mobile — AI task parsing
NextThing / Focus
NextThing desktop — Guided inbox processing
NextThing mobile — Guided inbox processing
NextThing / Focus
NextThing desktop — Flexible projects
NextThing mobile — Flexible projects
NextThing / Focus
NextThing desktop — Rich task detail
NextThing mobile — Rich task detail
NextThing / Focus
NextThing desktop — Two-second capture
NextThing mobile — Two-second capture
NextThing / Focus
NextThing desktop — Weekly review
NextThing mobile — Weekly review
NextThing / Focus
NextThing desktop — Instant search
NextThing mobile — Instant search
Next actions, filtered

Filter your list by energy, time, and context — see only what you can actually do right now.

Plus the Essentials

The rest of the GTD system, fully covered.

Every core piece, without the compromises.

Capture everything
01
  • Inbox & quick capture from any device
  • Cross-device sync, end-to-end
  • Lightning-fast search across everything
Organize your way
02
  • Contexts & contacts (@home, @office, @errands)
  • Energy & time estimates on every task
  • Sequential & parallel project modes
  • Areas of focus that filter the whole app
Master your time
03
  • Waiting-for list with follow-up reminders
  • Defer & schedule until tasks are actionable
  • Someday / Maybe for ideas that aren't ripe yet

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Why NextThing

Real GTD shouldn't feel like a workaround.

Most "GTD apps" are either decade-old interfaces or generic task managers with a Next Actions tag bolted on. NextThing is built around the method, for every device you own.

  • Guided inbox processing

    NextThing walks you through every item, one at a time. The others just hand you an empty list.

    vs Nirvana, OmniFocus, Things, Todoist — none have it

  • Truly native on every platform

    iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux. Real apps, not Electron wrappers.

    vs OmniFocus (Apple-only) and Nirvana (web-first)

  • The full GTD method, out of the box

    Sequential projects, Waiting For with contacts, energy and time filters — all built in.

    vs Things and Todoist — most of this is missing

See full comparison
Full GTD workflow
Inbox → Clarify → Organize → Reflect → Engage
  • NextThing
  • Nirvana HQ
  • OmniFocus
  • Things 3
  • Todoist
Guided inbox processing
Step-by-step clarify flow, not just an empty list
  • NextThing
  • Nirvana HQ
  • OmniFocus
  • Things 3
  • Todoist
Energy & time filtering
Match the right task to your current state
  • NextThing
  • Nirvana HQ
  • OmniFocus
  • Things 3
  • Todoist
Sequential projects
Show only the next action, hide the rest
  • NextThing
  • Nirvana HQ
  • OmniFocus
  • Things 3
  • Todoist
Waiting For with contacts
Track delegated tasks against real people
  • NextThing
  • Nirvana HQ
  • OmniFocus
  • Things 3
  • Todoist
Native apps on every platform
iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux
  • NextThing
  • Nirvana HQ
  • OmniFocus
  • Things 3
  • Todoist
Offline-first
Full capture & process without a connection
  • NextThing
  • Nirvana HQ
  • OmniFocus
  • Things 3
  • Todoist
Modern, fast UI
Modern UI, not a clunky legacy one
  • NextThing
  • Nirvana HQ
  • OmniFocus
  • Things 3
  • Todoist
Cross-device sync
Capture on phone, process on desktop
  • NextThing
  • Nirvana HQ
  • OmniFocus
  • Things 3
  • Todoist

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Simple Pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.

No lock-in. No hidden fees. Core GTD workflow on every plan.

Free

Free/ forever

The complete GTD workflow to get you started. Perfect for trying the system.

  • Full cross-device sync
  • Up to 5 projects
  • Up to 5 contexts
  • Up to 5 contacts
  • Ocean theme
  • 5 default quick filters
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Premium

$4.99/ month

Everything unlimited. Unlock the full GTD experience across all your devices.

  • Unlimited projects, contexts & contacts
  • Telegram bot — capture to inbox by message
  • Accent themes (Sage, Lavender, Sand, Slate)
  • Customize quick filters with drag & drop
  • AI task parsing with smart field suggestions
  • Areas of focus for work and personal life
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On the Roadmap

What's coming next.

In development now.

Import from Other Apps

Coming from Todoist, Things, OmniFocus, or Nirvana? One-click import for your projects and tasks. Your history, now in a system built for GTD.

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