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Microsoft To Do vs Fantastical

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Microsoft To Do

Software

Your personal task management app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fantastical logo

Fantastical

Software

The calendar app you'll love to use

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, Fantastical covers Natural language input.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and Fantastical actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft To Do and Fantastical differ
AttributeMicrosoft To DoFantastical
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacosmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, Windows
Founded19752011

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 Microsoft To Do

  • My Day suggestions
  • List sharing
  • Steps
  • Due dates
  • Reminders
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Cortana

Only in Fantastical

  • Natural language input
  • Calendar sets
  • Weather integration
  • Scheduling
  • Tasks
  • Google Calendar
  • iCloud
  • Exchange

Both cover

  • Outlook
  • Ios support
  • Macos support

What people use each for

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

Microsoft To Do

  • Scheduling
  • Appointment booking
  • Time tracking
  • Resource management
  • Team coordination

Fantastical

  • 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.

Microsoft To Do

Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.

Fantastical

  • Premium subscription required for advanced features at $56.99/year
  • Primarily designed for Apple ecosystem; Windows version is resource-intensive
  • No native Android app, limiting cross-platform usage
  • No web interface for calendar access
  • Shows events but lacks event management capabilities compared to specialized task tools

Pricing, plan by plan

Microsoft To Do

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited tasks
    • My Day
    • List sharing

Fantastical

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic calendar views (day, week, month, quarter, year)
    • Natural language event entry
    • 3-day weather forecast
  • Individual Premium$56.99/year
    • All free features
    • Task management with Todoist and Google Tasks
    • Unlimited calendar sets
  • Family Premium$89.99/year
    • All Individual Premium features
    • Up to 5 family members
    • Shared calendars

Which should you pick?

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.
Microsoft To Do review

Choose Fantastical if

  • You need natural language input.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, Windows.
  • You also want calendar sets.
Fantastical review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft To Do or Fantastical better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Fantastical at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or Fantastical?
Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Fantastical at Free.
Does Microsoft To Do or Fantastical run on more platforms?
Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. Fantastical runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, Windows.
Can I use Microsoft To Do for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Microsoft To Do best used for?
Microsoft To Do is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management.
What can Microsoft To Do do that Fantastical cannot?
Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Fantastical covers Natural language input, Calendar sets, Weather integration, Scheduling. Both handle Outlook, Ios support, Macos support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fantastical: Does Fantastical have a free plan?

Yes, Fantastical offers a free tier with basic calendar views (day, week, month, quarter, year), natural language event entry, and 3-day weather forecast. Premium features including task management integrations and family sharing require a paid subscription at $56.99/year or $6.99/month.

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Fantastical: Can I create events using natural language?

Yes, Fantastical's signature feature is natural language processing, allowing you to create events by typing or speaking in plain English. You can type things like 'dinner tomorrow at 7 pm with Sarah' and it automatically parses the date, time, and attendees.

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Fantastical: What calendar services does Fantastical support?

Fantastical integrates with Google Calendar, iCloud, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Office 365, and Fastmail. It supports multiple account types and syncs changes across all connected services.

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Fantastical: What task management apps can I integrate with Fantastical?

Fantastical supports Todoist, Google Tasks, and Microsoft 365 tasks. Tasks sync bidirectionally, and changes made in Fantastical reflect back in your task service.

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Fantastical: Does Fantastical work on Windows?

Fantastical for Windows was released in October 2024, though it is resource-heavy compared to the macOS and iOS versions. The app is feature-complete but less polished than the Apple platform versions.

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