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Microsoft To Do

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Spec score 8.7 #25 of 150 in To-do list apps

What it is

Microsoft To Do is a free personal task-management app for organizing daily work and focusing attention. Its My Day view shows a daily task list with suggestions, while unfinished items remain available for later. Tasks can include due dates, reminders, repeat schedules, steps, and notes. Separate lists help organize work, shopping, travel, or other activities. Lists can be shared through invitation links, although collaborators need Microsoft accounts. With the same account, tasks are stored in Exchange Online and appear automatically in To Do and Outlook; flagged email can also become tasks when enabled. Microsoft says synchronization and storage use encryption at rest and in transit, and the web app has undergone audits including SOC 2 Type 1. The app runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Work or school accounts require an enabled To Do license and an Exchange Online mailbox. To Do does not display several Outlook Tasks fields, including dates, status, completion percentage, work hours, colors, and categories.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Microsoft To Do is a personal task management app for organizing and focusing on tasks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Platforms
Microsoft lists apps for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, and the web.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Security
Microsoft says tasks sync and are stored in Exchange Online, with data encrypted at rest and in transit.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Compliance
Microsoft says the To Do web app has undergone audits including a SOC 2 Type 1 audit.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Support
Microsoft provides To Do help articles covering setup, lists, tasks, mobile use, and troubleshooting.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Flagged email
When enabled, flagged email can appear as tasks in Microsoft To Do.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Lists
Users can create additional lists to organize work, shopping, travel, and other tasks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
My Day
My Day offers a daily task view with suggested tasks, and unfinished tasks are saved for later.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Outlook integration
Tasks are stored on Exchange Online and appear in Microsoft To Do and Outlook automatically when the same account is used.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Outlook task limitations
To Do does not currently display several Outlook Tasks fields, including start and end dates, status, completion percentage, work hours, colors, and categories.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Recurring tasks
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Sharing
Users can share task lists using an invitation link; collaborators need a Microsoft account to join.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Subtasks
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Supported platforms
web,windows,macOS,iOS,AndroidRead 23 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Task details
Tasks can include due dates, reminders, repeat schedules, steps, and notes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com
Task reminders
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com
Work and school requirements
Work or school accounts need an enabled To Do license and an Exchange Online mailbox for task sync and storage.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com

Plans and prices

Microsoft To Do Free Free Free task lists · sync across web, iOS, Android, and Windows Read 11 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Daily My Day view with suggested tasks
  • Due dates, reminders, repeats, steps, and notes
  • Shared lists through invitation links
  • Outlook and flagged-email integration

Limits

  • Shared-list collaborators need Microsoft accounts
  • Work or school accounts require a license and mailbox
  • Several Outlook Tasks fields are not displayed

Who it suits

Microsoft To Do suits individuals who want free task lists across desktop, mobile, and web. It also fits Microsoft-account users who want tasks connected with Outlook and Exchange Online.

Verdict

Microsoft To Do covers personal lists, recurring tasks, reminders, subtasks, sharing, and Outlook synchronization without a subscription price. Users relying on advanced Outlook task fields should account for the fields it omits.

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