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Microsoft To Do vs Plane

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Microsoft To Do

Calendars

Your personal task management app

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Plane

Technology

Open-source project management tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, Plane covers Issue tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Microsoft To Do and Plane differ
AttributeMicrosoft To DoPlane
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacosWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CategoryCalendarsTechnology
Founded19752022

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 Microsoft To Do

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

Only in Plane

  • Issue tracking
  • Cycles (Sprints)
  • Modules
  • Views & layouts
  • Pages (Docs)
  • Analytics
  • API access
  • Webhooks

What people use each for

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

Microsoft To Do

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

Plane

  • Project and task management with cycles, modules, epics, and initiativesnot Microsoft To Do
  • Documentation and knowledge management via workspace wiki tied to project worknot Microsoft To Do
  • Sprint planning and issue triagenot Microsoft To Do
  • Cross-functional collaboration with analytics and dashboardsnot Microsoft To Do
  • Migration target from Jira, Linear, Monday, ClickUp, or Asananot Microsoft To Do

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.

Plane

  • Self-hosted Community edition requires managing your own Docker/Kubernetes infra plus your own PostgreSQL, Redis, and S3-compatible/GCS/MinIO storage; no single-binary install
  • Cloud Free tier caps at 12 users and 500 AI credits per seat per month
  • Substantial feature gating by tier: custom work item types, workspace wiki, time tracking, dashboards, initiatives, teamspaces, and integrations require Pro or above; LDAP, granular access control, and multi-workflow approvals require Enterprise Grid
  • Guest-to-paid-member ratio capped at 1:5 on the Pro plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Microsoft To Do

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

Plane

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 500 AI credits per seat
    • Max 12 users
    • Unlimited projects
  • Pro$6/seat per month
    • 1,000 AI credits per seat
    • Unlimited users
    • Custom work item types
  • Business$13/seat per month
    • 2,000 AI credits per seat
    • Unlimited users
    • Project templates, recurring work items
  • Enterprise Grid$null/mo
    • Flexible AI credit allocation
    • Private deployments
    • Granular access control

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 Plane if

  • You need issue tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want cycles (sprints).
Plane review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft To Do or Plane better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Plane at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or Plane?
Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Plane at Free.
Does Microsoft To Do or Plane run on more platforms?
Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. Plane runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, 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. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Plane is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft To Do do that Plane cannot?
Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Plane covers Issue tracking, Cycles (Sprints), Modules, Views & layouts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Plane: Does Plane offer a free plan?

Yes, Plane's free tier includes 500 AI credits per seat, support for up to 12 users, and access to projects, work items, cycles, modules, layouts, views, estimates, and pages.

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Plane: How much does Plane Pro cost?

Plane Pro costs $6/seat per month and saves 25% when billed annually. It includes 1,000 AI credits per seat, unlimited users, and access to custom work item types, wiki, time tracking, and integrations.

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Plane: What is the difference between Plane's paid tiers?

Pro ($6/seat/month) includes 1,000 AI credits and workspace wiki. Business ($13/seat/month) adds 2,000 AI credits, project templates, and recurring work items. Enterprise Grid offers custom pricing with multiple workflows and LDAP support.

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