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Head-to-head · To-Do List Apps

Microsoft To Do vs Vikunja

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft To Do #3 in To-Do List Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Try Microsoft To Do
Vikunja #8 in To-Do List Apps 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Vikunja

Microsoft To Do leads on 0 checks, Vikunja 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
  • Free trialonly Vikunja
  • Most featuresVikunja · 4 of 4

Microsoft To Do scores higher on our rubric for to-do list apps: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Microsoft To Do is the better fit for users wanting a capable free Microsoft-integrated app. Vikunja is the better fit for self-hosters wanting flexible project views.

  • Microsoft To Do fits best

    Users wanting a capable free Microsoft-integrated app

  • Vikunja fits best

    Self-hosters wanting flexible project views

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft To Do 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Vikunja 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #3 in To-Do List Apps #8 in To-Do List Apps
Best for Users wanting a capable free Microsoft-integrated app Self-hosters wanting flexible project views
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan €40/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft To Do 3/4 · Vikunja 4/4
Recurring tasks ✓ ✓
Task reminders ✓ ✓
Calendar sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Subtasks ✓ ✓
Specs
Offline access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Active task limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms web, windows, macOS, iOS, Android web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, self_hosted
Our review
Pros
  • Free for personal Microsoft accounts
  • Supports reminders, recurring tasks, steps, notes, and attachments
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • List, Kanban, Gantt, and table views support varied workflows
  • Recurring tasks, reminders, subtasks, labels, and saved filters
  • Self-hosting, CalDAV sync, and imports from three task apps
Cons
  • 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
  • Hosted plans begin at €4 per month
  • CalDAV task synchronization is documented as early alpha
  • Advanced project features may exceed simple checklist needs
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…

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Vikunja is an open-source to-do and task-management application for individuals, households, and organizations. It organizes work into projects and supports list, Kanban, Gantt, and table views, giving users several ways to plan and review…

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  1. Microsoft To DoTo-Do List Apps 8.8Free plan
  2. VikunjaTo-Do List Apps 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  • Vikunja — where it wins

    • List, Kanban, Gantt, and table views support varied workflows
    • Recurring tasks, reminders, subtasks, labels, and saved filters
    • Self-hosting, CalDAV sync, and imports from three task apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Hosted plans begin at €4 per month
    • CalDAV task synchronization is documented as early alpha
    • Advanced project features may exceed simple checklist needs
  • Microsoft To Do8.8/10 · Free plan

    A capable free choice for daily planning, shared lists, and Microsoft-connected task management.

    Try Microsoft To DoFull verdict →
  • Vikunja8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible open-source task manager with self-hosting, multiple views, and team features.

    Visit VikunjaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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