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Microsoft To Do alternatives
Microsoft To Do compared with 12 alternatives: Todoist, TickTick, Any.do, Things 3, Superlist and 7 more.
Microsoft To Do is free to use. 11 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft To DoThis tool | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TickTick | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Any.do | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Superlist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Apple Reminders | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Checkli | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Checklist | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Clear | Free plan · from $3.99 | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Do! | Free plan · from $20.00 one-time | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Do.List | Free | Free | iOS |
| Flask | Free | Free | Web |
How each one differs from Microsoft To Do
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Todoist
Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry
- Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. Microsoft To Do is free.
- Only Todoist lists a Linux app.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- Todoist also covers templates, natural-language input, calendar and kanban boards.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
TickTick
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in
- TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month). Microsoft To Do is free.
- Only TickTick lists a Linux app.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- TickTick also covers natural-language input, calendar, kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Any.do
To-do list and calendar app with separate family and team plans
- Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly). Microsoft To Do is free.
- Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
- Any.do also covers templates, calendar, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
Suits: Personal to-do lists kept in sync between phone, desktop and web
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
Things 3
Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase
- Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately. Microsoft To Do is free.
- Microsoft To Do has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows and Android apps.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Superlist
To-do lists that hold tasks and notes together, with AI meeting notes
- Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly. Microsoft To Do is free.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists a Windows app.
- Superlist also covers meeting notes, transcription and notes.
Suits: People who keep notes and tasks in the same place
- Free
Apple Reminders
Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Apple Reminders is free. Microsoft To Do is free.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows and Android apps.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Checkli
Web checklist maker for recurring processes and shared runs
- Checkli starts at $29 per month. Microsoft To Do is free.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Checkli also covers templates.
Suits: Schools, clinics, restaurants and crews that repeat the same routine
- Free plan · from $5.99/mo
Checklist
Checklist app with templates, guided runs and routines
- Checklist starts at $5.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Checklist Plus). Microsoft To Do is free.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Checklist also covers templates.
Suits: Repeatable routines such as cleaning, packing or morning checklists
- Free plan · from $3.99
Clear
Gesture-driven list app with no buttons, free on iPhone and Android
- Clear starts at $3.99 for Clear Pro (billing period not shown on the App Store listing). Microsoft To Do is free.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Clear also covers templates.
Suits: People who want a list app with as little interface as possible
- Free plan · from $20.00 one-time
Do!
Simple to-do list with themes, sounds and a double-tap check-off
- Do! starts at $20.00 one-time to remove ads (US App Store). Microsoft To Do is free.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Do! can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want a to-do list that looks and sounds like pen and paper
- Free
Do.List
Free iPhone to-do app built on Today, Tomorrow and Later lists
- Do.List is free. Microsoft To Do is free.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
Suits: People who prioritize by day instead of setting due dates
- Free
Flask
Free browser to-do lists shared by URL, with no sign-up
- Flask is free. Microsoft To Do is free.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: A quick shared list with no accounts or setup
Limits worth knowing in Microsoft To Do
- Signing in requires a personal Microsoft account or a work or school account.
- Lists can be shared only between personal Microsoft accounts or between accounts in the same workplace or school.
- No Linux app is listed; the vendor names Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and the web.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Microsoft To Do?
The alternatives to Microsoft To Do in this directory are Todoist, TickTick, Any.do, Things 3, Superlist, Apple Reminders, Checkli, Checklist, Clear, Do!, Do.List and Flask. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft To Do.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft To Do?
Yes. Apple Reminders, Do.List and Flask are free to use. Todoist, TickTick, Any.do, Superlist, Checkli, Checklist, Clear and Do! have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Microsoft To Do alternatives work on Linux?
The Microsoft To Do listing does not include a Linux app. Todoist and TickTick list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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