Cross-platform task manager with natural-language quick-add, projects, filters, calendar views and AI-assisted capture for individual and team productivity.
Why we recommend it
Todoist is the rare task manager that stays out of the way: natural-language entry plus sync on every platform, with no board overload. The free tier is tighter than it used to be, and power users will outgrow it.
Strengths
- Natural-language quick-add parses dates, priorities, projects and labels for fast task capture
- Runs on web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and browser extensions with reliable sync and deep third-party integrations
Drawbacks
- Free plan caps at 5 active personal projects, 3 filters and 1 week of activity history, with no custom reminders and collaboration limited to 5 people per personal project
- No built-in time tracking, Pomodoro timer or native documents; feature depth is thinner than all-in-one tools like ClickUp, and Things is considered more polished on Apple devices
How much does Todoist cost?
Free – $5/mo billed annually — Free tier, with paid plans.
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Frequently asked questions
Todoist has a free tier, with paid plans available. Pricing: Free – $5/mo billed annually.
Todoist is priced at Free – $5/mo billed annually, and the free tier is usable without a subscription.
Free plan caps at 5 active personal projects, 3 filters and 1 week of activity history, with no custom reminders and collaboration limited to 5 people per personal project. No built-in time tracking, Pomodoro timer or native documents; feature depth is thinner than all-in-one tools like ClickUp, and Things is considered more polished on Apple devices.
Todoist is best suited for Creative Director, Enterprise, Freelancer, Student.
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