Alternatives to
9 Best Microsoft To Do Alternatives in 2026
The best Microsoft To Do alternatives depend on whether you prioritize cost, control, or a different workflow.
- Reviewed
- Sep 2026
- Open source
- 2
- Self-hosted
- 1
What you are leaving
Microsoft To Do at a glance
- Pricing model
- Completely free with a Microsoft account; no paid tier
- Deployment
- Web, desktop and mobile
- Open source
- No - proprietary
- Self-host
- No
- Free tier
- Yes, entirely free
- Category
- Task management
- My Day
- Yes, for daily planning
- Calendar view
- No
- Outlook integration
- Yes
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and web
Compare at a glance
Microsoft To Do alternatives compared
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| # | Product | Overlap | Substitutability | Free? | Starting price | Self-host | Open source | Migration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Google Tasks | Simple task lists | Mostly replaces | Yes | — | No | No | Easy | |
| 02 | Todoist | Task management and reminders | Mostly replaces | Yes | — | No | No | Moderate | |
| 03 | TickTick | Task management and daily planning | Mostly replaces | Yes | — | No | No | Moderate | |
| 04 | Any.do | Task management and planning | Partial replacement | Yes | $4.99/month | No | No | Moderate | |
| 05 | Apple Reminders | Task management and reminders | Partial replacement | Yes | — | No | No | Easy | |
| 06 | Vikunja | Task management and project organisation | Partial replacement | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Moderate | |
| 07 | Super Productivity | Task management and focus | Narrow overlap | Yes | — | No | Yes | Moderate | |
| 08 | Notion | Task tracking within a workspace | Narrow overlap | Yes | — | No | No | Moderate | |
| 09 | ClickUp | Task management and project tracking | Narrow overlap | Yes | — | No | No | Moderate |
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Frequently asked
Microsoft To Do alternatives FAQ
- Is Microsoft To Do free?
- Yes. Microsoft To Do is completely free with a Microsoft account. It includes My Day, task lists, shared lists, reminders, due dates, notes and file attachments, plus integration with Outlook and Microsoft 365. There is no premium tier and no subscription required for the app itself.
- How much does Microsoft To Do cost?
- Nothing. Microsoft To Do is free with a Microsoft account and has no paid tier. It is also included with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, but you do not need a subscription to use it. Microsoft 365 adds Office apps, extra storage and advanced features, which are billed per user per month.
- What is the best Microsoft To Do alternative?
- Google Tasks is the closest free alternative if you use Google Workspace instead of Microsoft. Todoist and TickTick are the strongest paid alternatives with more features and better natural language input. Any.do is a good choice if you want a daily planner combining tasks and calendar. Apple Reminders is free and excellent if you are on Apple devices.
- Does Microsoft To Do have a calendar view?
- No. Microsoft To Do does not have a built-in calendar view. It has My Day for daily planning and due dates on tasks, and it integrates with Outlook Tasks and Microsoft Planner, but there is no calendar grid inside the app. If a calendar view matters, TickTick, Any.do and Todoist all offer calendar views on their paid tiers.
- What should I check before switching away from Microsoft To Do?
- Check whether you rely on Outlook or Microsoft 365 integration, since that is the main reason to stay and most alternatives do not connect to Outlook tasks. Export your tasks first, as Microsoft To Do does not offer a comprehensive export and recurring rules may be lost. If you share lists with family or colleagues, confirm the replacement supports the same kind of sharing. Finally, note that Microsoft To Do is free, so any paid alternative should justify its cost with features you will actually use.
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