Free Alternative to Todoist and Google Keep in 2026 — Complete Comparison with Voice AI
In short: Todoist limits its free plan to 5 projects. Google Keep has no structure. TAMSIV offers unlimited tasks and memos, AI-powered voice creation, advanced collaboration, and gamification — for free, with data hosted in France. This article compares the three in detail to help you choose.
You're using Todoist for free and you've just hit a wall: a maximum of 5 projects. Or maybe you're on Google Keep and you're drowning in an ocean of unstructured notes, without priorities, without reliable reminders. In both cases, you're looking for something better — and you're not alone. In 2026, millions of users find themselves blocked by the limitations of these tools.
I'm David, a solo developer, and I built TAMSIV precisely to solve this problem. After months of juggling between Todoist, Google Keep, and three other apps, I decided to create the tool I wanted to use daily: an app that combines tasks, memos, and a calendar, driven by voice and AI.
Why look for a Todoist alternative in 2026?
Todoist remains an excellent task manager — no one disputes that. But its free plan has undergone drastic cuts in recent years. Here's what's concretely blocking it:
- Maximum 5 active projects — it used to be unlimited, now it's become a real hindrance for anyone managing more than "personal" and "work"
- No reminders — reserved for the Pro plan (5 EUR/month)
- No custom filters — impossible to create tailored views
- Activity history limited to 1 week — you lose track of what you've done
- No smart voice input — you type everything manually
- No memos — Todoist manages tasks, period. For notes, you need another app
At 5 EUR/month for Pro (or 8 EUR for Business), the bill quickly adds up for features that others offer for free. And if you work in a team or with family, each member has to pay for their own subscription.
Is Google Keep really a solution?
Google Keep is free, simple, and integrated into the Google ecosystem. But as soon as you need a minimum of organization, its limitations become obvious:
- Zero structure: no projects, no subtasks, no hierarchy — just notes and labels
- Basic collaboration: sharing without roles, without permissions, without modification history
- Rigid due dates: no advanced recurrence, no flexible reminders
- No intelligence: no AI to understand, organize, or suggest
- Data in the USA: if RGPD concerns you, this is an important point
Google Keep is perfect for a shopping list. For managing projects, a family, or a team, it's insufficient. If you're in this situation, you might also be interested in our guide on smart voice memos on Android.
Detailed comparison: Todoist vs Google Keep vs TAMSIV
Rather than a speech, here are the facts. This table compares the three solutions on the criteria that truly matter daily:
| Feature | Todoist Free | Google Keep | TAMSIV Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited tasks | Yes | Yes (notes) | Yes |
| Projects / Folders | 5 max | Labels only | Unlimited |
| Memos / Notes | No | Yes | Yes, with AI |
| AI voice creation | No | Basic dictation | Conversational AI |
| Integrated calendar | No (integration) | Simple reminders | Yes, native |
| Collaboration | 5 people | Basic | Hierarchical groups |
| Roles and permissions | No (free) | No | 4 roles (owner, admin, editor, reader) |
| Gamification | Basic Karma | No | 12 levels, 10 badges, streaks |
| Attachments | No (free) | Images | Photos, videos, documents |
| Languages | Multi | Multi | 6 languages |
| Data hosting | USA | USA | Paris, France (RGPD) |
| Price | 0 EUR (very limited) | 0 EUR | 0 EUR (generous) |
The conclusion is clear: TAMSIV offers for free what Todoist reserves for its paid plans, while combining the strengths of Google Keep (memos, notes) in a single application.
What makes AI voice creation so different?
TAMSIV is not a task manager with a microphone added as an afterthought. It's an AI voice assistant designed from day one for voice. The difference is fundamental.
When you speak to TAMSIV, you're not dictating raw text. The AI understands your intentions and automatically creates the right element:
- "Remind me to buy bread tomorrow at 6 PM" → task with date, time, and reminder
- "Note: idea for Martin project, use the Belgian supplier" → memo in the correct folder
- "Team meeting Friday 2 PM in room B" → calendar event with location
The AI even handles ambiguities. If you say something vague, it asks clarifying questions instead of creating just anything. It's a real dialogue, not a simple transcription. To learn more about this topic, I wrote a detailed article on the best voice task management app on Android.
The technical pipeline behind it (native STT on the device + LLM via OpenRouter + TTS OpenAI) is detailed in our article on the WebSocket voice pipeline.
How does TAMSIV combine tasks and memos in a single app?
This is the classic problem: you use Todoist for tasks and Google Keep (or Notion, or Apple Notes) for notes. Two apps, two ecosystems, two places to look for information.
With TAMSIV, tasks and memos coexist in the same folders. You can:
- Organize by project, client, theme — in unlimited folders
- Add attachments (photos, videos, documents) to both tasks and memos
- Use checklists in both types of items
- Search everywhere at once with contextual search
This unification is a huge time-saver daily. No more wondering "where did I write that down?".
Is collaboration truly unlimited?
Free Todoist allows collaboration with 5 people per project. Google Keep only offers basic sharing without any access control. TAMSIV goes much further.
TAMSIV groups support hierarchies up to 6 levels with 4 distinct roles:
| Role | Rights |
|---|---|
| Owner | Full control, member management, group deletion |
| Admin | Member management, sub-group creation, settings modification |
| Editor | Task/memo creation and modification, assignment |
| Reader | View only |
This system is suitable for families (parents admin, children editors), associations (board owner, volunteers editors, members readers), and small teams. To learn more, I detailed the architecture in the article on hierarchical groups.
Why does gamification change everything for productivity?
Todoist has a basic "karma" system: you earn points when you complete tasks. It's nice, but that's where it stops. TAMSIV pushes the concept much further with a complete gamification system:
- 12 experience levels with progressive thresholds
- 10 badges to unlock linked to real achievements
- Daily streaks up to 365 days — with freeze to avoid losing your streak
- Daily challenges to stay motivated
- News feed that celebrates your progress
This is not a gimmick. Research in behavioral psychology shows that reward loops significantly increase regularity (source: National Library of Medicine). By turning productivity into a game, TAMSIV helps you stay consistent. I detailed the entire system in the article on the gamification schema.
Your data stays in Europe — why is this important?
Todoist (Doist) and Google store your data on American servers. Even with standard contractual clauses, RGPD is difficult to apply when data crosses the Atlantic.
TAMSIV hosts all user data on Supabase, eu-west-3 region (Paris). Your tasks, memos, files, and voice conversations never leave the European Union. For families, freelancers, and small businesses concerned about compliance, this is a strong argument.
Who is TAMSIV ideal for?
After several months of user feedback, here are the profiles that benefit most from TAMSIV:
- Frustrated Todoist users by the 5-project limit and the Pro price
- Google Keep users who want more structure and organization
- Families looking for a simple shared tool with roles — I wrote a complete guide on collaborative family organization
- Freelancers and small businesses who manage clients, projects, and admin in a single app
- Anyone who prefers to speak rather than type — in the car, in the kitchen, on the go
- Europeans concerned about RGPD who want data hosted in France
How to migrate from Todoist or Google Keep in 2 minutes?
- Download TAMSIV from the Google Play Store — it's free, no ads
- Create your account in 10 seconds (email, QR code, or magic link)
- Tap the microphone and start dictating your tasks, memos, and events
- Create folders to organize by project, client, or theme
- Invite your family or team into groups with the right roles
You don't need to import anything: voice allows you to recreate your tasks in minutes. And if you want to discover all the possibilities, check out our complete user guide.
Also discover our pricing plans — the free plan is already very generous.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TAMSIV really free or are there hidden limitations?
TAMSIV is free with unlimited folders, unlimited tasks and memos, AI voice creation, and gamification. Pro and Team plans add advanced features (more members per group, extended storage), but the free plan largely covers daily needs. There are no advertisements.
Does TAMSIV work offline?
Manual creation of tasks and memos works without a connection. AI voice creation requires an internet connection for server processing. Data synchronizes automatically when back online.
Is TAMSIV available on iPhone (iOS)?
TAMSIV is currently available on Android via the Google Play Store. The iOS version is under development — you can follow its progress on our public roadmap. In the meantime, the web application is accessible from any browser.
Is my voice data stored?
Audio is processed in real-time and is not stored. Only the transcribed text and created items (tasks, memos, events) are saved — on servers in Paris, in compliance with RGPD.
Can I use TAMSIV for a professional team?
Yes. The Team plan offers hierarchical groups with 4 levels of roles, checklists with member validation, view tracking (who read what), and assignments. It is suitable for small businesses, associations, and project teams.