Head-to-head · Task Management Software
ClickUp vs Microsoft To Do
ClickUp leads on 0 checks, Microsoft To Do on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreClickUp · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
ClickUp scores higher on our rubric for task management software: 9.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
ClickUp is the better fit for teams wanting broad task and workflow management. Microsoft To Do is the better fit for users wanting a simple free Microsoft task list.
- ClickUp fits best
Teams wanting broad task and workflow management
- Microsoft To Do fits best
Users wanting a simple free Microsoft task list
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Side by side
| Feature | ClickUp 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Microsoft To Do 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Task Management Software | #7 in Task Management Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad task and workflow management | Users wanting a simple free Microsoft task list |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $7/user/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Docs |
| Integrations | 1,000+ integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features ClickUp 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 |
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| Our verdict | ClickUp is a work management platform for teams that need to organize tasks, projects, documentation, goals, reporting, and collaboration in one environment. Work can be structured through spaces, folders, lists, and tasks, with assignees,… 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
ClickUp — where it wins
- Multiple task views, including List, Board, Calendar, Gantt, and Timeline
- Free plan includes unlimited tasks, members, Docs, Kanban Boards, and Sprint Management
- Combines automation, time tracking, dashboards, AI, integrations, and collaboration tools
Where it doesn't
- Free Forever includes 60MB of storage
- Advanced governance features are reserved for Enterprise
- Business limits automations to 5K per month
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
- ClickUp9.4/10 · Free plan
A broad task and workflow platform with strong views, automation, and collaboration coverage.
Visit ClickUpFull verdict → - Microsoft To Do8.2/10 · Free plan
A straightforward free task list with daily planning, reminders, sharing, and Outlook integration.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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