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At a Glance
Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
Star Rating
(85)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Things
Things
Star Rating
(27)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Things excels in task creation with a score of 9.8, particularly highlighting its intuitive "Drag & Drop" feature, which allows for seamless organization of tasks. In contrast, Microsoft To Do received a lower score of 8.4 in this area, with reviewers mentioning that while it offers drag-and-drop functionality, it is not as fluid as Things.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft To Do shines in task prioritization, scoring 9.1, with users appreciating its ability to easily categorize tasks by importance. Conversely, Things scored 8.5, with some users noting that while it has prioritization features, they are not as straightforward as those in Microsoft To Do.
  • G2 users highlight the ease of setup for Microsoft To Do, which scored a perfect 9.9, with many stating that the onboarding process is quick and user-friendly. In comparison, Things does not have a specific score for ease of setup, indicating that users may find it less intuitive to get started.
  • Users on G2 report that Things offers a superior experience for recurring tasks, scoring 8.5, with reviewers mentioning the flexibility in setting up complex recurring schedules. Microsoft To Do, while scoring slightly higher at 8.7, has users noting that its recurring task options can sometimes be limited in customization.
  • Reviewers say that the quality of support for Things is rated at 8.7, with many users appreciating the responsive customer service. Microsoft To Do, with a score of 8.6, also receives positive feedback, but some users mention that response times can vary.
  • Users report that both products have a strong focus on to-do lists, with Things scoring 9.7 and Microsoft To Do at 9.5. However, reviewers mention that Things offers a more visually appealing interface for managing lists, while Microsoft To Do is praised for its integration with other Microsoft services, making it a more convenient choice for users already in that ecosystem.
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Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft To Do
No pricing available
Things
No pricing available
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Microsoft To Do
No trial information available
Things
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
69
8.3
23
Ease of Use
9.4
71
9.5
23
Ease of Setup
9.9
12
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.3
9
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
46
8.7
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
7
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
64
8.5
23
Features by Category
8.6
343
8.8
60
Task Creation
9.2
46
9.8
7
8.9
47
9.2
10
8.4
45
9.4
9
7.7
36
Not enough data
Task Management
9.1
44
8.5
8
9.5
45
9.7
10
7.3
38
6.7
5
8.7
42
8.5
11
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
Things
Things
Microsoft To Do and Things are categorized as Task Management
Unique Categories
Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do has no unique categories
Things
Things has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
38.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.6%
Things
Things
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
Information Technology and Services
19.8%
Computer Software
7.4%
Marketing and Advertising
6.2%
Financial Services
4.9%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
58.0%
Things
Things
Computer Software
20.0%
Management Consulting
12.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Real Estate
4.0%
Other
48.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Akhila V.
AV
Akhila V.
Verified User in Financial Services

Microsoft To Do is very easy to use and flexible. Helps me to prepare a schedule for the day with plans, activities and meetings. The tasks assigned to me can be focused on with a better plan and execution. Seamless integration with Microsoft ecosystem...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Games

It seriously lacks features like some of the competitors. You can't have recurring items, (example, don't forget on Mondays to bring in bagels for the team). Also you can't set up sub-tasks. Example, if you want to pick up groceries and you need to go to...

Things
Things
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Internet

I really love how it works especially on scheduling. It's so wonderful

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mark H.
MH
Mark H.
Verified User in Management Consulting

While all Things are fine when you use Apple devices, unfortunately other platforms are (currently?) not supported.
“To Do list” software should be represented on all (mayor) operating systems.

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Discussions
Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do Discussions
What is To-Do used for?
1 comment
Shriram Kumar B.
SB
Microsoft To Do is a personal task management app that helps you organize your tasks and action items in one place. You can use it to: Plan your day: Use...Read more
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Microsoft To Do has no more discussions with answers
Things
Things Discussions
Is Things available for PC?
1 comment
Andrew-David J.
AJ
No. Things is only available for macOS, iOS (iPhone & iPad), and Apple Watch.Read more
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Things has no more discussions with answers