Asana vs Microsoft To Do

Asana9.2Visit Microsoft To Do8.2Visit

Higher score Asana #2 in Task Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Asana

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Microsoft To Do #7 in Task Management Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Try Microsoft To Do

• Asana fits best

  Mature teams needing structured project management

• Microsoft To Do fits best

  Users wanting a simple free Microsoft task list

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Side by side

Feature	Asana 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Microsoft To Do 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.2
Ranking	#2 in Task Management Software	#7 in Task Management Software
Best for	Mature teams needing structured project management	Users wanting a simple free Microsoft task list
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$10.99/user/mo	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs	Docs
Integrations	200+ integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Asana 1/4 · Microsoft To Do 1/4
Task dependencies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recurring tasks	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Native time tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Guest access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Task views	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automation actions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Multiple views, including list, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt Automation, forms, custom fields, goals, and reporting Resource management, time tracking, permissions, and guest collaboration	Free for personal Microsoft accounts across major platforms My Day, recurring tasks, reminders, steps, notes, and attachments Connects with Outlook, Planner, Power Automate, and Microsoft Launcher
Cons	The free Personal plan supports up to 2 users Paid plans start at $10.99 per user per month with annual billing Advanced planning features require higher-priced paid tiers	Calendar support centers on Outlook rather than broad calendar synchronization Work and school access depends on supported Microsoft 365 or Exchange Online licensing Feature breadth is narrower than larger task-management suites
Our verdict	Asana is project and work management software for individuals, small teams, growing organizations, and enterprises. It organizes tasks into projects and supports list, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt views. Teams can assign work, set… Read the review →	Microsoft To Do is a free task-management application for individuals, families, and work or school users who want a focused way to organize everyday work. Its core experience combines task lists with My Day daily planning, due dates,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Asana — where it wins

  • Multiple views, including list, board, calendar, timeline, and Gantt
  • Automation, forms, custom fields, goals, and reporting
  • Resource management, time tracking, permissions, and guest collaboration

  Where it doesn't

  • The free Personal plan supports up to 2 users
  • Paid plans start at $10.99 per user per month with annual billing
  • Advanced planning features require higher-priced paid tiers

• Microsoft To Do — where it wins

  • Free for personal Microsoft accounts across major platforms
  • My Day, recurring tasks, reminders, steps, notes, and attachments
  • Connects with Outlook, Planner, Power Automate, and Microsoft Launcher

  Where it doesn't

  • Calendar support centers on Outlook rather than broad calendar synchronization
  • Work and school access depends on supported Microsoft 365 or Exchange Online licensing
  • Feature breadth is narrower than larger task-management suites

• Asana9.2/10 · Free plan

  A mature task manager with broad project views, automation, and resource planning.

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• Microsoft To Do8.2/10 · Free plan

  A straightforward free task list with daily planning, reminders, sharing, and Outlook integration.

  Try Microsoft To DoFull verdict →