Software · head to head
Microsoft To Do vs Personio
The short version
- Only Microsoft To Do has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, Personio covers HR Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and Personio actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft To Do | Personio |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $5/employee-per-month |
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos | Web, Mobile (iOS, Android) |
| Founded | 1975 | 2015 |
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 Microsoft To Do
- My Day suggestions
- List sharing
- Steps
- Due dates
- Reminders
- Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Cortana
Only in Personio
- HR Management
- Recruiting
- Payroll
- Time Tracking
- Performance Management
- Onboarding
- Offboarding
- Slack
Both cover
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Personio
- Appointment bookingnot Personio
- Time trackingnot Personio
- Resource managementnot Personio
- Team coordinationnot Personio
Personio
No use cases recorded yet. See the Personio review.
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.
Personio
- Payroll processing only available in Germany, UK, and Ireland, limiting multi-country deployment
- Recruiting module lacks advanced reporting and LinkedIn integration functionality
- Limited reporting customization requires manual exports and workarounds
- Mobile app has reduced capabilities compared to desktop experience
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
Personio
$5/employee-per-monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Personio review.
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.
Choose Personio if
- You need hr management.
- You work on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
- You also want recruiting.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft To Do or Personio better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Personio at $5/employee-per-month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or Personio?
- Microsoft To Do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Microsoft To Do and $5/employee-per-month for Personio.
- Does Microsoft To Do or Personio run on more platforms?
- Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. Personio runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
- Can I use Microsoft To Do for free?
- Yes. Microsoft To Do has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Personio starts at $5/employee-per-month.
- What is Microsoft To Do best used for?
- Microsoft To Do is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Personio is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft To Do do that Personio cannot?
- Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Personio covers HR Management, Recruiting, Payroll, Time Tracking. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Personio: Does Personio offer payroll processing in my country?
Personio provides native payroll support in Germany, UK, and Ireland, with limited support in other European markets through integrations. Coverage varies by country.
SourcePersonio: What is Personio's pricing model?
Personio uses a per-employee-per-month (PEPM) model starting at $5-15/employee/month depending on the plan and features. There is no public pricing page, and exact pricing requires a sales consultation.
SourcePersonio: Can Personio integrate with other tools?
Yes. Personio provides a public API and maintains a marketplace of pre-built integrations. The Core Pro plan is required for API access and custom integrations.
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