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Clockwise vs Microsoft To Do
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clockwise and Microsoft To Do actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clockwise | Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos |
| Founded | 2016 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Clockwise
- Focus Time protection
- Meeting optimization
- Scheduling links
- Team analytics
- Conflict resolution
- Google Calendar
- Slack
- Zoom
Only in Microsoft To Do
- My Day suggestions
- List sharing
- Steps
- Due dates
- Reminders
- Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Clockwise
- Scheduling
- Appointment booking
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Team coordination
Microsoft To Do
- Scheduling
- Appointment booking
- Time tracking
- Resource management
- Team coordination
Both are used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management, team coordination, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Clockwise
- Service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026
- All user data was deleted upon shutdown
- Integration with Asana was removed during product lifecycle
Microsoft To Do
Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Clockwise
Free- FreeFree
- Focus Time
- Meeting optimization
- Personal analytics
- Teams$6.75/month
- Team analytics
- Flexible meetings
- Admin controls
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
Which should you pick?
Choose Clockwise if
- You need focus time protection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want meeting optimization.
Choose Microsoft To Do if
- You need my day suggestions.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- You also want list sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Clockwise or Microsoft To Do better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clockwise starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Clockwise or Microsoft To Do?
- Clockwise starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free.
- Does Clockwise or Microsoft To Do run on more platforms?
- Clockwise runs on Web. Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- Can I use Clockwise for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Clockwise best used for?
- Clockwise is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management.
- What can Clockwise do that Microsoft To Do cannot?
- Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Meeting optimization, Scheduling links, Team analytics. Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Clockwise: What happened to Clockwise?
Clockwise was acquired by Salesforce and shut down on March 27, 2026. The company announced the team was joining Salesforce to work on Agentforce. User data was deleted and prorated refunds were issued to paying customers.
SourceClockwise: What integrations did Clockwise support?
Clockwise integrated with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Slack, and previously Asana (though this integration was discontinued).
SourceClockwise: What were Clockwise's key features?
Clockwise offered AI-powered focus time protection, automatic meeting buffers, Slack status sync, smart lunch breaks, and team calendar synchronization to optimize schedules and prevent burnout.
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