Productivity · head to head
Lazy vs Todoist
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Lazy access restricted behind extended waitlist; Todoist no built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl
- They diverge on capability: Lazy covers Today focus, Todoist covers Recurring tasks.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Lazy and Todoist actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Lazy
- Today focus
- Simple task lists
- Widgets
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Calendar
- Shortcuts
- iCloud sync
- Ios support
Only in Todoist
- Recurring tasks
- Projects and sub-tasks
- Labels and filters
- Priority levels
- Productivity tracking
- Templates
- Notifications
- Google Calendar
Both cover
- Natural language input
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Lazy
- Productivitynot Todoist
- Collaborationnot Todoist
- Task managementnot Todoist
- Organizationnot Todoist
Todoist
- Personal task managementnot Lazy
- Team project coordinationnot Lazy
- Goal trackingnot Lazy
- Habit buildingnot Lazy
- Daily planningnot Lazy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Lazy
- Access restricted behind extended waitlist
- Mobile app read-only, limiting full-time mobile use
- Slow product development cycle with limited feature updates
- Customer support difficult to reach with poor ticketing system
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
Lazy
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- Today focus
- Basic lists
- Pro$4/month
- Recurring tasks
- Calendar sync
- Themes
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 Lazy if
- You need today focus.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS.
- You also want simple task lists.
Choose Todoist if
- You need recurring tasks.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want projects and sub-tasks.
Questions people ask
- Is Lazy or Todoist better?
- Neither clearly leads. Lazy 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, Lazy or Todoist?
- Lazy starts at Free and Todoist at Free.
- Does Lazy or Todoist run on more platforms?
- Lazy runs on Web, iOS. Todoist runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Lazy for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Lazy best used for?
- Lazy is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Todoist is typically brought in for.
- What can Lazy do that Todoist cannot?
- Lazy covers Today focus, Simple task lists, Widgets, Keyboard shortcuts. Todoist covers Recurring tasks, Projects and sub-tasks, Labels and filters, Priority levels. Both handle Natural language input, Cloud deployment.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Lazy: What integrations does Lazy support?
Lazy integrates with Notion for direct content capture, includes GPT integration for AI-powered note analysis, and supports content clipping from articles, Twitter, videos, and other web sources.
SourceTodoist: Does Todoist work offline?
Basic editing and task management work offline, but advanced features like syncing reminders and shared updates require internet connectivity.
SourceTodoist: 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.
SourceTodoist: 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.
SourceTodoist: 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.
SourceTodoist: 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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