Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do is a free task manager built around My Day, a daily list that starts empty every morning and asks you to pull in only what you will do today. It syncs with Outlook and Microsoft 365, runs on every major platform, and costs nothing with a Microsoft account.
| Category | Task manager / to-do list |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, web |
| Price | Free with a Microsoft account |
| Best for | Outlook users, anyone wanting a free daily list with zero setup |
| Limitations | Basic features; no natural-language input; development has slowed compared with rivals |
What it does well
- My Day resetting overnight is a genuinely good anti-procrastination design: yesterday's failure does not greet you this morning.
- Flagged Outlook emails appear as tasks, which closes the email-as-secret-todo-list loop.
- Completely free, so there is no upgrade nag steering the design.
Where it falls short
- No priorities beyond starring, weak recurring-task options, and clumsy natural-language entry compared with Todoist.
- Microsoft's attention is on Planner and Teams, so To Do evolves slowly.
Related
TimeboxingStop procrastinating on emails
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft To Do really free?
Yes. All features are free with a Microsoft account; there is no premium tier. Microsoft funds it as part of the 365 ecosystem.