Head-to-head · To-Do List Apps
Microsoft To Do vs Super Productivity
Microsoft To Do leads on 0 checks, Super Productivity on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMicrosoft To Do · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
Microsoft To Do scores higher on our rubric for to-do list apps: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Microsoft To Do is the better fit for users wanting a capable free Microsoft-integrated app. Super Productivity is the better fit for open-source power users and self-hosters.
- Microsoft To Do fits best
Users wanting a capable free Microsoft-integrated app
- Super Productivity fits best
Open-source power users and self-hosters
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Side by side
| Feature | Microsoft To Do 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Super Productivity 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in To-Do List Apps | #6 in To-Do List Apps |
| Best for | Users wanting a capable free Microsoft-integrated app | Open-source power users and self-hosters |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Microsoft To Do 3/4 · Super Productivity 3/4 | ||
| Recurring tasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Task reminders | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Calendar sync | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Subtasks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Offline access | Not checked yet | Web_and_mobile |
| Active task limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | web, windows, macOS, iOS, Android | web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android |
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| Our verdict | Microsoft To Do is a task-management app for individuals, families, and work or school users. It combines task lists with My Day daily planning, due dates, reminders, recurring tasks, steps, notes, tags, categories, file attachments, and… Read the review → |
Super Productivity is an open-source to-do list and deep-work application for individuals who want task management, time tracking, timeboxing, and focus tools together. Its task system covers projects, tags, notes, due dates, subtasks,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Microsoft To Do — where it wins
- Free for personal Microsoft accounts
- Supports reminders, recurring tasks, steps, notes, and attachments
- Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Work and school access depends on supported Microsoft licensing
- Its integrations are centered on Microsoft's ecosystem
- Calendar synchronization is not a central listed capability
Super Productivity — where it wins
- Free access to all features across supported platforms
- Recurring tasks, reminders, calendar sync, and offline operation
- Issue-tracker integrations, APIs, plugins, and self-hosting support
Where it doesn't
- Calendar integration has restrictions on some web and Android configurations
- The single Free plan offers no separate paid-tier options
- Its broad feature set may be more than simple list-making requires
- Microsoft To Do8.8/10 · Free plan
A capable free choice for daily planning, shared lists, and Microsoft-connected task management.
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A broad, free task manager for open-source users and self-hosters.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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