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Todoist

The cross-platform task manager par excellence available on all platforms. Simple, reliable and perfect for those who juggle between Mac, Windows and mobile. The accessible alternative to Things 3 with team collaboration included.

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Review by a Growth Engineer

My verdict: the pragmatic and accessible choice.

Todoist isn't the most beautiful, but it's the most reliable and accessible. Perfect cross-platform, collaboration included, generous free tier. For teams or those who juggle between devices, it's the reference. The interface is clear and synchronization is impeccable, even if the design can seem dated.

What I like less: less refined design than Things 3, some features require Pro, the interface can seem dated, gamification (karma) not for everyone.

My advice: start free, go Pro if you use advanced labels and filters. It's the best value for money on the market.

Why add it to your stack?

When you juggle between Mac, Windows, Android and Web, Todoist is the only one that works perfectly everywhere.

What you can do with it

  • 1Collaborate on team projects with real-time task sharing
  • 2Capture tasks on mobile and organize them on desktop thanks to perfect sync
  • 3Create tasks in natural language like 'Tomorrow at 2pm call John'
  • 4Filter and organize your tasks with labels and custom views

What it does

  • Complete cross-platform
  • Team collaboration
  • Natural language input
  • Labels and filters
  • Numerous integrations
  • Karma and productivity

How much?

Starting at 0

Generous free tier, Pro at 4 euros/month.

The detailed verdict

Do I really need this?

The undisputed cross-platform reference. If you juggle between multiple OS or devices, it's almost the only serious choice. Hard to find an equivalent as reliable on all platforms.

Does it play nice with my stack?

Google Calendar, Slack, Zapier, and 100+ native integrations. It's one of the major strengths against Things 3. The API is open and well documented for devs.

Is it easy to pick up?

Brilliant natural language parsing, 'Tomorrow at 2pm' becomes an automatically scheduled task. Getting started is quick even for beginners. Some advanced features require reading the docs.

Is the UX any good?

Clean and functional, but clearly less 'wow' than Things 3. The interface can seem a bit dated and gamification (karma) isn't to everyone's taste. It does the job without making you dream.

Is it worth it?

Very generous free tier for personal use. Pro at 4 euros/month for advanced features like reminders and filters. It's the best value for money on the market for a serious todo app.

What I like

  • Multi-platform users who juggle between different devices and OS
  • Team collaboration with real-time task sharing
  • Generous free tier and Pro at only 4 euros per month

What I like less

  • Less premium and refined design than Things 3 for demanding aesthetes
  • Those who want pure native Apple with perfect integration
  • Gamification with karma that isn't to everyone's taste

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