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Microsoft To Do vs Vikunja
Both stand on to-do list apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Microsoft To Do covers personal task organization with reminders, repeat schedules, lists, and Outlook task syncing. Review the account requirements and omitted Outlook fields if you plan to use it with work or school accounts.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Vikunja offers multiple task views, detailed task tools, and project sharing across a range of platforms. Choose self-hosting if you want the free core and can manage its upkeep; the mobile app has a limited feature set.
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| Microsoft To Do | Vikunja | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Personal: €4 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Vikunja |
| Website | microsoft.com | vikunja.io |
| On to-do list apps | #4 of 150 | #8 of 150 |
Microsoft To Do: what it does well
- My Day includes suggested tasks
- Tasks support due dates and reminders
- Lists can be shared by invitation link
- Tasks appear in Outlook with the same account
- Available on web, desktop, and mobile
What to know first
- List collaborators need a Microsoft account
- Work or school accounts need an enabled license and Exchange mailbox
- Several Outlook Tasks fields are not displayed
Vikunja: what it does well
- Tasks have reminders, recurring schedules, and subtasks.
- Four task views include Kanban and Gantt.
- Projects can be shared through account-free links.
- CalDAV integration and three migration options.
- Self-hosted core is free under AGPLv3.
What to know first
- Mobile app supports only very basic features.
- Self-hosted users manage maintenance, updates, and backups.
- Paid cloud plans start at €4 per month.
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