Microsoft To Do

Microsoft's free, simple to-do list that syncs with Outlook tasks through Exchange.

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About Microsoft To Do

Microsoft To Do is the successor to Wunderlist, which Microsoft bought and later shut down. It keeps things simple: lists, steps inside tasks, due dates, reminders, recurring tasks, notes and file attachments, plus a My Day view where you pick what to work on today from suggestions. Lists can be shared with other people, and tasks flagged in Outlook email show up automatically. Because everything is stored in Exchange Online, To Do and Outlook tasks are the same data, which makes it the natural choice for people already using Microsoft 365 at work or a personal Outlook.com account. The trade-off is depth: tags are limited to simple hashtags, no natural-language scheduling as capable as Todoist's, and limited views. It costs nothing for personal Microsoft accounts and is included with Microsoft 365 work accounts. Apps run on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and the web.

Best for: Outlook and Microsoft 365 users who want a free, no-fuss to-do list.

What works

Free with no feature tiers
Tasks sync with Outlook through Exchange
My Day view makes daily planning quick

Why people leave

Few views and limited filtering
Work accounts depend on admin licensing and Exchange Online
No Linux app

Top Microsoft To Do alternatives

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1
Todoist
Smarter natural-language entry, filters and a Linux app, with an Outlook integration of its own.
66.5
2
Superlist
Made by Wunderlist's founders, closer to the old Wunderlist feel with shared lists on a free plan.
62.6
3
Google Tasks
The equivalent free option if you live in Gmail and Google Calendar instead of Outlook.
59.6
4
Any.do
Adds a daily planner, calendar view and WhatsApp reminders to a similar simple list.
57.2
5
TickTick
More views and built-in focus and habit tools while staying easy to learn.
55.3

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Microsoft To Do: common questions

Is Microsoft To Do free?

Yes, Microsoft To Do is free to use.

Is Microsoft To Do open source?

No, Microsoft To Do is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Tasks.org.

What platforms does Microsoft To Do run on?

Microsoft To Do is available for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft To Do?

The highest-ranked Microsoft To Do alternatives right now are Todoist, Superlist and Google Tasks. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Microsoft To Do facts

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Platforms: Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, web; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “With apps for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows 10, and the web”
Outlook integration: Tasks stored in Exchange appear in Outlook; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “Since all of your tasks are stored on Exchange Online servers, they'll also appear automatically in Outlook tasks.”
Daily planning: My Day view; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “You can work through your tasks for the day in My Day”
Work accounts: Require an Exchange Online mailbox; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab); “In addition to an enabled license for Microsoft To Do, users will also need mailboxes in Exchange Online for tasks in Microsoft To Do to sync and store.”