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Affinity vs Todoist

Affinity logo

Affinity

Software

Relationship intelligence platform for professionals

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Todoist logo

Todoist

Software

The world's #1 task manager and to-do list app

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Todoist has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Affinity built specifically for private capital firms, so it is not a general purpose CRM; Todoist no built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl
  • They diverge on capability: Affinity covers Contact management, Todoist covers Natural language input.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Affinity and Todoist actually diverge.

Attributes where Affinity and Todoist differ
AttributeAffinityTodoist
Starting price$49/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
Founded20132007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Affinity

  • Contact management
  • Deal tracking
  • Intelligence engine
  • Relationship mapping
  • Integration aggregation
  • LinkedIn
  • Crunchbase
  • SOC2

Only in Todoist

  • Natural language input
  • Recurring tasks
  • Projects and sub-tasks
  • Labels and filters
  • Priority levels
  • Productivity tracking
  • Templates
  • Notifications

Both cover

  • Gmail
  • Outlook
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Affinity

  • Deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equitynot Todoist
  • Automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship recordsnot Todoist
  • Finding warm introductions through existing relationship networksnot Todoist
  • Investor relations and fundraising trackingnot Todoist
  • Portfolio company support and reportingnot Todoist

Todoist

  • Personal task managementnot Affinity
  • Team project coordinationnot Affinity
  • Goal trackingnot Affinity
  • Habit buildingnot Affinity
  • Daily planningnot Affinity

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Affinity

  • Built specifically for private capital firms, so it is not a general purpose CRM
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo

Todoist

  • No built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl
  • Free plan limited to 5 personal projects only
  • No Gantt charts, resource allocation, or advanced project management features for large enterprises
  • Phone support not available; email and help center only
  • Calendar view and advanced filtering only available on paid plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Affinity

$49/month
  • Pro$49/month
    • Contact management
    • Deal tracking
    • Intelligence
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced customization
    • Dedicated support

Todoist

Free
  • BeginnerFree
    • 5 personal projects
    • Smart Quick Add
    • Task reminders
  • Pro$5/month
    • 300 personal projects
    • Calendar layout
    • Custom task reminders
  • Business$8/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Shared team workspace
    • Up to 500 team projects

Which should you pick?

Choose Affinity if

  • You need contact management.
  • You also want deal tracking.

Choose Todoist if

  • You need natural language input.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want recurring tasks.

Questions people ask

Is Affinity or Todoist better?
Neither clearly leads. Affinity starts at $49/month and Todoist at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Affinity or Todoist?
Todoist has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49/month for Affinity and Free for Todoist.
Does Affinity or Todoist run on more platforms?
Affinity runs on Web. Todoist runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Todoist for free?
Yes. Todoist has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Affinity starts at $49/month.
What is Affinity best used for?
Affinity is most often used for deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equity, automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship records, finding warm introductions through existing relationship networks, investor relations and fundraising tracking. Of those, deal sourcing and pipeline management for venture capital and private equity and automatic capture of email and meeting activity into relationship records are not what Todoist is typically brought in for.
What can Affinity do that Todoist cannot?
Affinity covers Contact management, Deal tracking, Intelligence engine, Relationship mapping. Todoist covers Natural language input, Recurring tasks, Projects and sub-tasks, Labels and filters. Both handle Gmail, Outlook, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Todoist: Does Todoist work offline?

Basic editing and task management work offline, but advanced features like syncing reminders and shared updates require internet connectivity.

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Todoist: Does Todoist have a free plan and what does it include?

Yes, Todoist offers a free Beginner plan with 5 personal projects, Smart Quick Add, task reminders, flexible layouts, 3 filter views, and 1 week activity history. More advanced features require the Pro or Business plans.

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Todoist: Can I use Todoist on mobile devices?

Yes, Todoist offers native apps for both iOS and Android with over 30 million downloads. Mobile apps provide full task management functionality across devices.

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Todoist: What integrations does Todoist support?

Todoist integrates with over 100 apps including Slack, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Gmail, and Toggl Track. Additional integrations are available through Zapier, Make, and IFTTT automation platforms.

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Todoist: How much does Todoist cost?

Free plan is $0. Pro plan costs $5/month (billed annually) or $7/month (monthly billing). Business plan costs $8/month per user (annual) or $10/month per user (monthly), as of December 2025.

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