2Do vs Todoist

2Do

• People who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
• Users who prefer to sync through Dropbox, iCloud or their own CalDAV server
• GTD-style setups built on an inbox, tags and saved searches

Todoist

• People who want one task list on every device they own
• Fast capture: typing a task with its date in a single line
• Households and small teams sharing a few projects

2Do

• The Mac, iPhone and iPad apps are separate purchases at $49.99, $9.99 and $19.99.
• The Mac license covers 18 months of updates; newer versions then require a renewal, while the last covered version keeps working.
• Apps are listed for macOS, iPhone, iPad and Android only; there is no Windows or web version.
• On Android, sync, backups, alert notifications and Markdown notes need a one-time in-app purchase after a 14-day trial.

Todoist

• The free plan stops at 5 personal projects and keeps only 1 week of activity history.
• Calendar layout, task durations and custom reminders all need Pro or Business.
• Personal projects are capped at 5 people, even on paid plans.

2Do

Tasks, checklists and projects

A simple task can be turned into a checklist and then into a project with sub-tasks. Color-coded lists and List Groups keep related work together.

Natural language entry

Dates, times, repeats, alerts, durations, priority, tags, lists and saved places typed into a task title are filled into their own fields, in ten languages.

Smart Lists, tags and Focus

Searches across titles, tags, notes and dates can be saved as Smart Lists. Tags can be grouped or paused to hide their tasks, and Focus narrows a list to chosen conditions.

Sync through a service you choose

Devices sync through Dropbox, iCloud, Apple Reminders, Todoist, Toodledo, Fastmail, Fruux or another CalDAV server. A list can also be shared with people nearby over Wi-Fi.

Alarms and Nearby

A task can carry several alerts, including alarms that repeat until they are dealt with. Location-tagged tasks show up in a Nearby panel when you are close by.

Automation on the Mac

The Mac app includes an MCP server for Claude and other agents, along with AppleScript, Apple Shortcuts and URL schemes. Email sent to a private address becomes a task.

Todoist

Quick Add

Capture tasks in natural language as they come to you, including recurring due dates and reminders.

List, board and calendar layouts

Switch any project between a list, a kanban board and a calendar. The calendar layout needs a paid plan.

Filters, labels and priorities

Saved filter views pull tasks from across projects: 3 on the free plan, 150 on Pro and Business.

Shared projects

Share a project to assign tasks and comment on them. Personal projects allow up to 5 people on every plan.

Team workspace

Business adds public and private team projects, folders, roles and permissions, and shared templates.

Ramble and Task Assist

Ramble turns spoken thoughts into tasks; free accounts get limited sessions. Task Assist is included from Pro.

2Do

• 2Do Android$0

  Free download on Google Play. In-app purchases, listed at $1.99 to $15.99 per item, unlock sync, backups, alerts and Markdown notes.

• 2Do for iPhone$9.99

  one-time purchase

  The iPhone app, which also runs on Apple Watch. Sold on the App Store with no subscription.

• 2Do for iPad$19.99

  one-time purchase

  The iPad app, sold separately from the iPhone app and from the Mac license.

• 2Do Mac$49.99

  one-time license with 18 months of updates

  Perpetual license for one person on up to 5 personal Macs. After 18 months, further updates need a renewal at 20% off.

Todoist

• Beginner$0

  5 personal projects, task reminders, list and board layouts, and 3 filter views.

• Pro$5

  per user / month, billed yearly ($60)

  300 projects, calendar layout, task durations, custom reminders, 150 filter views and Task Assist.

• Business$8

  per user / month, billed yearly ($96)

  Everything in Pro, plus a shared team workspace with up to 500 team projects, roles and central billing.

2Do

• Education

  20% off for staff and students

  The 2Do store offers a 20% discount to staff and students at educational institutions, arranged by emailing the vendor.

• Other savings

  Volume discounts from 2 Mac licenses

  Discounts apply automatically at checkout: 10% for 2-4 licenses, 20% for 5-9, 25% for 10-49, 30% for 50-99 and 35% for 100 or more.

• Other savings

  20% off Mac license renewals

  Renewing an existing 2Do Mac license, which adds another 18 months of updates, is discounted by 20%.

Todoist

• Annual discount

  Save 20% with yearly billing

  Todoist's pricing page lists a 20% saving on Pro and Business when billed yearly instead of monthly.