Microsoft To Do
Free to-do list from Microsoft that syncs with Outlook tasks
Our verdict
Third of our top three to-do list apps
For: Anyone who wants to pay nothing
The whole app is free, with no paid tier: lists, due dates, reminders, shared lists and file attachments up to 25 MB. It runs on the web, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android, and its iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 from about 268,000 ratings. It is third because it does less than the two above. There is no Linux app, you need a Microsoft account to sign in, and lists can be shared only between personal Microsoft accounts or within one workplace or school.
See all three and how we rankWhat is Microsoft To Do?
Microsoft To Do is a free to-do list app from Microsoft. Tasks are kept in lists with due dates, reminders, steps and notes, and a My Day list that resets every night is used to choose what to work on today. Tasks are stored in Exchange Online, so they also appear in Outlook, and a list can be shared with other people through an invitation link.
Microsoft To Do is free to use. See every plan
Good for
- People who already use Outlook or Microsoft 365
- Anyone who wants a to-do list with no paid tier
- Sharing simple lists with family or coworkers
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- My Day
- A daily list that resets every night. Tasks left unfinished go back to the Tasks list and appear among the next day's suggestions.
- Lists, steps and notes
- Tasks sit in lists and can have due dates, reminders, notes, a breakdown into steps and up to 25MB of attached files.
- Shared lists
- A list is shared by sending an invitation link, and it stays in sync as members make changes. Access can later be limited to current members or switched off.
- Outlook and Planner
- Tasks are stored in Exchange Online, so they show up in both To Do and Outlook Tasks. Flagged email can be handled as tasks, and Planner tasks can be seen in To Do.
- Sync across devices
- Signing in with the same account on each device keeps lists in step; the vendor says the app updates every 5 seconds.
- Tasks API
- Microsoft points developers to the public Outlook Tasks REST API for reading and updating the tasks that To Do stores.
Microsoft To Do pricing
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- The whole app is free: lists, My Day, due dates, reminders, steps, notes, shared lists and up to 25MB of file attachments on a task.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Every feature of the app, signed in with a personal Microsoft account or a work or school account. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 4, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Microsoft To Do before you buy.
How people rate the Microsoft To Do app
4.7
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars84%
- 4 stars9%
- 3 stars3%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star2%
268,102 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- Outlook
- Microsoft Planner
- Power Automate
- Microsoft Launcher
Microsoft To Do alternatives
- Microsoft To Do vs Todoist
Free plan · from $5/mo
- Microsoft To Do vs TickTick
Free plan · from $49.99/yr
- Microsoft To Do vs Any.do
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
- Microsoft To Do vs Things 3
Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
- Microsoft To Do vs Superlist
Free plan · from $5/mo
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Common questions
Is Microsoft To Do free?
Yes. Microsoft To Do is free to use. The whole app is free: lists, My Day, due dates, reminders, steps, notes, shared lists and up to 25MB of file attachments on a task.
How much does Microsoft To Do cost?
Microsoft To Do lists one plan. Free: $0. Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 4, 2026.
What platforms does Microsoft To Do work on?
Microsoft To Do is available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
How is Microsoft To Do rated?
Microsoft To Do's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 268,102 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Microsoft To Do have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 4, 2026. Microsoft To Do is listed for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Is Microsoft To Do open source?
Microsoft To Do is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 4, 2026.
Does Microsoft To Do have an API?
Yes. Microsoft To Do offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Microsoft To Do integrate with?
Microsoft To Do's listing names Outlook, Microsoft Planner, Power Automate and Microsoft Launcher. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Microsoft To Do?
Microsoft To Do is made by Microsoft Corporation.
What are the alternatives to Microsoft To Do?
The closest alternatives to Microsoft To Do in our directory are Todoist, TickTick, Any.do, Things 3 and Superlist. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft To Do.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 4, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.
- apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-to-do/id1212616790
- apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-to-do/id1274495053?mt=12
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/todo
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/ToDo/welcome-to-microsoft-to-do
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/ToDo/get-help-for-microsoft-to-do
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/ToDo/my-day-and-suggestions
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/ToDo/create-and-share-lists
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/ToDo/syncing-your-microsoft-to-do-account
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/todo/plan-and-connect-with-microsoft-to-do
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/ToDo/integrations-with-microsoft-to-do
- support.microsoft.com/en-us/ToDo/using-microsoft-to-do-s-api