Tatask vs Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do is a free task app from Microsoft. It has lists, a My Day view you fill each morning, and steps inside tasks. It connects to Outlook tasks and flagged email, and runs on Windows, the web, iPhone and Android.
Which one suits you?
Choose Microsoft To Do if
- You want a free app.
- Your work lives in Outlook and you want flagged emails to become tasks.
- One level of steps inside a task is enough for you.
Choose Tatask if
- Your tasks break down further than one level of steps.
- You want to see progress on a big task as its pieces get done.
- You prefer a tool that sits apart from your work email.
Side by side
| Area | Tatask | Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | Unlimited nesting. | Lists, tasks and one level of steps. |
| Daily list | Today: starred tasks. | My Day, filled by hand each day. |
| Email integration | None. | Outlook flagged email. |
| Platforms | Web, iPhone, Android. | Windows, web, iPhone, Android. |
| Pricing model | Subscription, 30-day free trial. | Free with a Microsoft account. |
My Day and Today
Both apps share an idea: decide each day what you will work on, and keep that list short. My Day clears itself overnight, so you choose again each morning.
Tatask’s Today keeps your stars until you complete or unstar them. Some people like the fresh start of My Day; others prefer not to rebuild the list every morning.
Other comparisons
Try them side by side
Tatask’s trial lasts 30 days. Move one real project in and use both for a couple of weeks. You’ll know which one you reach for.
Tatask for iPhone and Android
30 days free, then $5 a month or $50 a year. Card required to start.