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Microsoft To Do
Free · ranked #11 of 21
★ 4.7 / 5 · 743k user reviews
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64
SoftwareScore · ranked #11
Microsoft's free, friendly task app with My Day planning and shared lists, tightly tied into Outlook and Microsoft 365.
Value (price vs capability) 10
Ease of use 8
Power & automation 4
Collaboration 5
Views & planning 4
Cross-platform & capture 8
Data ownership / export 4
Microsoft To Do pros and cons
Pros
- Completely free with unlimited lists and reminders
- The "My Day" view resets each morning to focus priorities
- Syncs across platforms and ties into Outlook / Microsoft 365
Cons
- Minimal power: no dependencies, custom fields, or automation
- Little structure beyond simple checklists
Best for people in the Microsoft world who want a free, simple daily list.
Skip it if you need projects, custom fields, or automation.
On the SoftwareScore, Microsoft To Do is strongest on Value (price vs capability) (10/10) and weakest on Data ownership / export (4/10). That's what drives its 64/100.
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