Microsoft To Do replaces 3 paid apps
One genuinely free tool, 3 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installInstall the Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android app, or use the web app, and sign in with a Microsoft account
dataTasks are stored as structured records on Microsoft's Exchange Online servers and surface in Outlook Tasks across synchronized clients
setupRequires a Microsoft account
facts verified 2026-08-10
A polished free task manager, paid for with a Microsoft account rather than money
the catchMicrosoft To Do does not combine tasks and calendar in Any.do’s broad cross-platform daily-planning flow or reproduce its family and smart-grocery features.
the verdict →all Any.do alternatives →
A polished free task manager, paid for with a Microsoft account rather than money
the catchMicrosoft To Do is weaker than Todoist on labels, custom filters, natural-language recurrence, integrations, and collaborative project workflows.
the verdict →all Todoist alternatives →
A polished free task manager, paid for with a Microsoft account rather than money
the catchMicrosoft To Do lacks Things’ refined Areas-and-project hierarchy, headings, start-versus-deadline distinction, and Apple-native interaction polish.
the verdict →all Things 3 alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $180/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
