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Doodle vs Todoist

Doodle logo

Doodle

Scheduling & Booking

Find the best time for anything

From
Free
Rated
-
Todoist logo

Todoist

All industries

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

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Doodle free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit; Todoist no built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl
  • They diverge on capability: Doodle covers Group polls, Todoist covers Natural language input.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Doodle and Todoist actually diverge.

Attributes where Doodle and Todoist differ
AttributeDoodleTodoist
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (iOS, Android)Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CategoryScheduling & BookingAll industries

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2007).

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 Doodle

  • Group polls
  • 1:1 scheduling
  • Booking pages
  • Calendar sync
  • Time zone support
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Web support

Only in Todoist

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

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Doodle

  • Schedulingnot Todoist
  • Appointment bookingnot Todoist
  • Time trackingnot Todoist
  • Resource managementnot Todoist
  • Team coordinationnot Todoist

Todoist

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

Where each one falls short

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

Doodle

  • Free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit
  • Free users see excessive advertisements on booking pages
  • Limited customization options for poll types and response formats
  • Mobile app experiences bugs and has less polished interface than desktop version

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

Doodle

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Doodle review.

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 Doodle if

  • You need group polls.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
  • You also want 1:1 scheduling.

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 Doodle or Todoist better?
Neither clearly leads. Doodle starts at Free and Todoist at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Doodle or Todoist?
Doodle starts at Free and Todoist at Free.
Does Doodle or Todoist run on more platforms?
Doodle runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android). Todoist runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Doodle for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Doodle best used for?
Doodle is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Todoist is typically brought in for.
What can Doodle do that Todoist cannot?
Doodle covers Group polls, 1:1 scheduling, Booking pages, Calendar sync. Todoist covers Natural language input, Recurring tasks, Projects and sub-tasks, Labels and filters. Both handle Google Calendar, Outlook, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Doodle: Does Doodle offer a free plan?

Yes. Doodle's free plan includes one active group poll, one booking page, and one 1:1 meeting, limited to 10 slots per poll with ads displayed. Premium plans start at $15/month.

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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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Doodle: What are Doodle's pricing plans?

Professional plan costs $15/month (or $132/year). Team plan costs $19.95/user/month (or $8.95/user/month billed annually) with a two-seat minimum.

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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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Doodle: Does Doodle integrate with calendar apps?

Yes. Doodle integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar to prevent double-bookings. Slack integration allows poll creation and sharing directly in Slack channels.

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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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