Todoist vs Microsoft To Do

Todoist8.8Visit Microsoft To Do8.2Visit

Higher score Todoist #4 in Task Management Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Todoist

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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

• Todoist fits best

  Cross-platform personal and team task management

• Microsoft To Do fits best

  Users wanting a simple free Microsoft task list

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Side by side

Feature	Todoist 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Microsoft To Do 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.2
Ranking	#4 in Task Management Software	#7 in Task Management Software
Best for	Cross-platform personal and team task management	Users wanting a simple free Microsoft task list
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	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	Docs	Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Todoist 1/4 · Microsoft To Do 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	Projects, subtasks, recurring dates, reminders, labels, and filters Available on web, desktop, mobile, Chrome, and through an API Business plan adds shared workspaces, permissions, and team billing	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	Free plan limits users to 5 personal projects Calendar layout and custom reminders require the Pro plan Team features are reserved for the Business plan	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	Todoist is a task-management application for organizing personal and professional work. It suits individuals who need structured task lists as well as teams managing shared projects and assigned work. Projects, sections, subtasks, due… 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

• Todoist — where it wins

  • Projects, subtasks, recurring dates, reminders, labels, and filters
  • Available on web, desktop, mobile, Chrome, and through an API
  • Business plan adds shared workspaces, permissions, and team billing

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits users to 5 personal projects
  • Calendar layout and custom reminders require the Pro plan
  • Team features are reserved for the Business plan

• 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

• Todoist8.8/10 · Free plan

  A focused task manager with broad platform coverage and flexible plans.

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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 →