Microsoft To Do vs OmniFocus

Microsoft To Do8.2Visit OmniFocus8.0Visit

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

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OmniFocus #8 in Task Management Software 8.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit OmniFocus

• Microsoft To Do fits best

  Users wanting a simple free Microsoft task list

• OmniFocus fits best

  Apple power users needing advanced task workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft To Do 8.2/10 Visit ↗	OmniFocus 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	8.0
Ranking	#7 in Task Management Software	#8 in Task Management Software
Best for	Users wanting a simple free Microsoft task list	Apple power users needing advanced task workflows
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$49.99/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, macOS, iOS
Support	Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft To Do 1/4 · OmniFocus 1/4
Task dependencies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recurring tasks	✓	✓
Native time tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Guest access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Task views	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automation actions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Projects, folders, tags, dates, repeating schedules, and nested actions Forecast, custom perspectives, and configurable views support detailed planning Automation through Omni Automation plug-ins and AppleScripts
Cons	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	No free plan; access starts with paid licenses or subscriptions Native apps focus on Apple platforms, with web access as a companion The Web subscription requires an existing OmniFocus setup
Our verdict	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 →	OmniFocus is task management software for busy professionals who need more structure than a basic task list. It captures actions through Quick Entry and Inbox, then organizes them into projects, folders, tags, flags, dates, repeating… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• OmniFocus — where it wins

  • Projects, folders, tags, dates, repeating schedules, and nested actions
  • Forecast, custom perspectives, and configurable views support detailed planning
  • Automation through Omni Automation plug-ins and AppleScripts

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access starts with paid licenses or subscriptions
  • Native apps focus on Apple platforms, with web access as a companion
  • The Web subscription requires an existing OmniFocus setup

• 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 →
• OmniFocus8.0/10 · 14-day trial

  A deep task manager for Apple power users who want structured workflows.

  Visit OmniFocusFull verdict →