Todoist is powerful.
Lume is calmer — and delegates.
If Todoist feels busy and you want something simpler, design-led, and genuinely AI-native, Lume is the switch. Same fast capture — plus an assistant and the one thing Todoist can’t do: hand a task to Claude Code or Codex to actually finish it.
When Todoist starts feeling like work
Todoist is a great, mature app. People leave it for a few consistent reasons — and they’re exactly where Lume is strong.
It’s functional, not calm. Todoist is built for power and breadth. If you want the quiet, focused feel of Things rather than a productivity cockpit, Lume is designed for that.
Its AI just manages the list. Todoist’s AI (and its MCP server) can add and tidy tasks. Lume goes further: you can assign a task to a coding agent and it does the work, returning it for your review.
You want fewer moving parts. Karma, filters, labels, boards — great if you use them, noise if you don’t. Lume keeps the surface small on purpose.
Lume vs. Todoist
An honest comparison — Todoist genuinely wins on some things. Here’s the real picture.
If you rely on recurring tasks, deep calendar sync, or team sharing today, Todoist is the safer pick. Lume is for people who want a calm, design-led list with an AI that can do the work — and we’re building the rest.
Todoist alternative — FAQ
Is Lume a good Todoist alternative?+
It’s the right switch if you want a simpler, more beautiful list with a genuinely AI-native workflow — including assigning tasks to Claude Code and Codex. If you depend on Todoist’s recurring tasks, calendar sync, or team features, those are areas Lume is still building.
Does Lume have an AI assistant like Todoist?+
Yes — a chat assistant that creates, finds, and reschedules tasks in plain language. Unlike Todoist’s, it can also hand tasks to coding agents that do the work and return it for review.
Can I connect Lume to Claude like Todoist’s MCP?+
Yes. Lume ships a first-party MCP server, so Claude, Cursor, and Codex can read and update your tasks. Both apps support MCP; Lume adds agent task dispatch on top.
What does Lume cost vs Todoist?+
Lume is free to start, with a $6.99/month Pro plan for the MCP server, API, and more AI credits. Todoist’s paid tier is around $5/month. Price is similar; the difference is design and the agent workflow.