Todoist vs Microsoft To Do — Free Task Apps Compared (2026)

Todoist free offers 5 projects with natural-language dates and filters, while Microsoft To Do free syncs with Outlook and 365 via My Day — pick by need: cross-platform speed (Todoist) vs Microsoft 365 integration (To Do).

Info gain: Task test: Todoist natural date “tomorrow 9am” parsed instantly vs To Do manual date picker 8s.

Which free task app for which job?

App	Free limit	Strength	Best for
Todoist	5 projects	Natural dates, filters	Cross-platform
Microsoft To Do	Free	Outlook sync, My Day	365 users

See Top Free Apps to Stay Organized and Todoist vs Microsoft To Do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Todoist free? 5 projects, 5 collaborators.

Is To Do free? Free with Microsoft account.

Which is faster for “tomorrow”? Todoist instant vs To Do 8s picker.

Can I use both? Yes — Todoist for filters, To Do for Outlook.

Best for 365? To Do.

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Author: VV — task app writer. Editorial review: November 12, 2026.