GTD on Windows
The full GTD app for Windows
Things 3 has no Windows version and OmniFocus is Apple-first. NextThing brings the complete Getting Things Done workflow to your PC — with a native desktop app and phone apps that stay in sync.
The short version
If you work on a Windows PC, the most recommended GTD apps simply aren't an option: Things 3 is Apple-only and OmniFocus offers only a web add-on outside the Mac. NextThing brings the full GTD method to Windows — guided inbox processing, contexts, energy and time filtering, sequential projects, Waiting For, and weekly reviews — in a native desktop app (alpha) plus Android and iOS apps that sync with it.
GTD apps on Windows at a glance
| App | Native Windows app | Full GTD workflow |
|---|---|---|
| NextThing | Alpha | |
| Things 3 | Partial | |
| OmniFocus | Web only | |
| Nirvana | Desktop app | |
| Todoist | Partial |
Why GTD has always been tricky on Windows
The two apps GTD practitioners recommend most — Things 3 and OmniFocus — don't run on Windows. Things 3 is exclusively for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with no web version. OmniFocus offers OmniFocus for the Web as a paid companion, but the full app remains Apple-only.
That's a deliberate choice by both companies, not an oversight — but it means Windows users have long been choosing between web apps and general-purpose to-do tools bent toward GTD with tags and saved filters.
Nirvana, a long-standing dedicated GTD app, offers a Windows desktop app alongside its web version. Todoist has a Windows app and can be adapted to GTD with some discipline. What NextThing adds is a modern, native Windows app built around the full GTD method, with native Android and iOS apps that sync with it.
What the full GTD workflow looks like on Windows
NextThing implements the method end to end. Capture into the inbox, then process it with a guided two-step flow that asks the right GTD questions — is it actionable, what's the next action, is it a project — so your inbox actually reaches zero.
Next actions carry contexts, energy levels, and time estimates, so you can pull up exactly what fits the hour you have. Projects can be sequential (only the next action shows) or parallel, Waiting For items are tied to real contacts, and Someday/Maybe keeps ideas out of your active lists. Weekly review reminders keep the whole system trustworthy.
Premium adds capture from anywhere: forward an email or message the Telegram bot, and the task is waiting in your inbox the next time you sit down at your PC.
A native desktop app, synced with your phone
NextThing Desktop runs natively on Windows — a real desktop app with offline-first storage, not a browser tab. Desktop builds are currently in alpha: the Windows installer is available on the desktop downloads page, alongside the macOS and Linux builds.
Your GTD system doesn't have to wait for it, though: the Android and iOS apps are out now, sync with desktop, and the same account works everywhere — capture on your phone during the day, process and review at your PC.
The free tier includes the complete GTD workflow with up to 5 projects, 5 contexts, and 5 contacts. Premium unlocks unlimited everything.
GTD on Windows — common questions
Is Things 3 available for Windows?
No. Things 3 runs only on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — there is no Windows app and no web version, and Cultured Code hasn't announced plans for either. Windows users need a different GTD app.
Does OmniFocus work on Windows?
Not natively. The Omni Group offers OmniFocus for the Web, a paid add-on you can open in a browser on Windows, but it's a companion to the Apple apps rather than a standalone Windows experience.
What is the best GTD app for Windows?
It depends on how deeply you practice GTD. Nirvana follows the method closely and offers web and desktop apps; Todoist has a Windows app you can adapt. NextThing is built specifically for the full GTD workflow — guided inbox processing, energy and time filtering, sequential projects, and weekly reviews — with a native Windows desktop app.
Is the NextThing Windows app available now?
Yes. NextThing Desktop for Windows is available in alpha — download the installer from the desktop downloads page. The Android and iOS apps are live as well and sync with desktop.
Does NextThing work offline on Windows?
Yes. NextThing is offline-first on every platform: capturing, processing, and organizing work without a connection, and changes sync automatically once you're back online.
Can I sync between Windows and my phone?
Yes. NextThing runs on Android and iOS as well as desktop, with the same data everywhere — capture on your phone, process and plan on your PC.
Bring the full GTD workflow to your PC
Desktop is in alpha — the Android and iOS apps are live today and sync with it.