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Microsoft To Do alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Microsoft To Do: few views and limited filtering, and work accounts depend on admin licensing and Exchange Online. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Microsoft To Do, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Todoist currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Tasks.org logoTasks.orgOpen sourceYesAndroid4 of 453.6
  1. Tasks.org logo

    1. Tasks.orgTop pick

    Best for: Android users who want an open-source task app with CalDAV or Google Tasks sync

    Open sourceSelf-hostableAndroid

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft To Do

    Open-source Android app that can sync with your existing Microsoft To Do lists.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no ads
    • Syncs with Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do and CalDAV
    • Works offline with no account

    Cons

    • No iOS app; desktop app still in alpha
    • Self-hosted sync needs a paid unlock
    • Design is functional rather than polished
    Visit Tasks.org Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tasks.org a good Microsoft To Do alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, free forever on Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud plan
    $2.49/month billed annually ($29.99/year)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync options
    Google Tasks, CalDAV, EteSync, DecSync and more
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Microsoft To Do alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Todoist logo

Best Microsoft To Do alternative for most people

Todoist

Smarter natural-language entry, filters and a Linux app, with an Outlook integration of its own.

Google Tasks logo

Best Microsoft To Do alternative for a free option

Google Tasks

The equivalent free option if you live in Gmail and Google Calendar instead of Outlook.

Superlist logo

Best Microsoft To Do alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Superlist

Made by Wunderlist's founders, closer to the old Wunderlist feel with shared lists on a free plan.

Tasks.org logo

Best Microsoft To Do alternative for open source

Tasks.org

Open-source Android app that can sync with your existing Microsoft To Do lists.

Tasks.org logo

Best Microsoft To Do alternative for self-hosting

Tasks.org

Open-source Android app that can sync with your existing Microsoft To Do lists.

Any.do logo

Best Microsoft To Do alternative for Mac

Any.do

Adds a daily planner, calendar view and WhatsApp reminders to a similar simple list.

TickTick logo

Best Microsoft To Do alternative for Windows

TickTick

More views and built-in focus and habit tools while staying easy to learn.

Todoist logo

Best Microsoft To Do alternative for Linux

Todoist

Smarter natural-language entry, filters and a Linux app, with an Outlook integration of its own.

Todoist logo

Best Microsoft To Do alternative for iPhone and Android

Todoist

Smarter natural-language entry, filters and a Linux app, with an Outlook integration of its own.

Todoist logo

Best Microsoft To Do alternative for working in the browser

Todoist

Smarter natural-language entry, filters and a Linux app, with an Outlook integration of its own.

Microsoft To Do alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Microsoft To Do?

Todoist ranks first right now. Smarter natural-language entry, filters and a Linux app, with an Outlook integration of its own. Superlist and Google Tasks follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft To Do?

Yes. Todoist (free plan + paid), Superlist (free plan + paid), Google Tasks (free) and Any.do (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft To Do?

Yes: Tasks.org. Tasks.org can also be self-hosted.

Which Microsoft To Do alternatives work on Linux?

Todoist and TickTick run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Microsoft To Do?

The complaints we hear most: few views and limited filtering; work accounts depend on admin licensing and Exchange Online; no Linux app.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Microsoft To Do, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.