What it does
Will Be Done is an open-source task planner built around a weekly timeline. Tasks belong to projects and can be scheduled on the days a person intends to work; a Stash keeps near-term tasks visible before they are assigned a day. The app works offline, syncs with its server, and can be self-hosted. The official site identifies AGPL-3.0 licensing, desktop downloads for Linux, macOS, and Windows, and a cloud price of $3 per month after its current alpha period; self-hosting remains free.
Will Be Done treats the week as the primary planning surface. A person places project tasks on the days they expect to work, keeps undecided items in Stash, and can use a project board when a simple weekly schedule is not enough. The official pages describe offline availability, local-first storage, keyboard navigation, and a self-hosted option, making it distinct from cloud-only task lists.
The project is in alpha. Its site says cloud use is free during that period and will cost $3 per month afterward, while self-hosting remains free under AGPL-3.0. That is an attractive entry point for a small, technically comfortable user, but the alpha status is a reason to confirm current features and backup practices before relying on it for critical work. I reviewed the public site and docs, not an installation or sync setup.
Strengths
- The weekly timeline keeps planned tasks visible across days instead of shifting every unfinished item into a daily overdue list.
- Offline use, local-first storage, and a self-hosted server are described as core options.
- The public site lists desktop apps for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Watch out for
- The cloud product is still in alpha, and its stated $3 monthly price applies after that period.
Best for
- Individuals who plan work by week and want tasks grouped into projects.
- Users who prefer local-first software or want to self-host a task planner.
Sources
- Will Be Done: Plan Your Week | Open Source, Local-First Task Manager (Oct 25, 2026)
- Introduction - Will Be Done Docs (Oct 25, 2026)
- Will Be Done (Oct 25, 2026)