Calendar & Time Management · head to head
Microsoft To Do vs RescueTime
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Microsoft To Do
Calendar & Time Management
Your personal task management app
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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, RescueTime covers Automatic time tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and RescueTime actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft To Do | RescueTime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $12/month |
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos | Windows, macOS, Android, Web |
| Category | Calendar & Time Management | Technology |
| Founded | 1975 | 2006 |
Identical on both: 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 RescueTime
- Automatic time tracking
- Productivity scoring
- Detailed categorization
- FocusTime blocking
- Goal setting
- Alerts & notifications
- Offline time entry
- API access
Both cover
- Windows support
- Macos support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot RescueTime
- Appointment bookingnot RescueTime
- Time trackingnot RescueTime
- Resource managementnot RescueTime
- Team coordinationnot RescueTime
RescueTime
- Personal productivity trackingnot Microsoft To Do
- Time auditnot Microsoft To Do
- Focus improvementnot Microsoft To Do
- Work-life balancenot Microsoft To Do
- Team productivity analysisnot 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.
RescueTime
- No free tier since 2023, making it costly for individual experimentation
- Limited iOS support compared to competitors that offer full mobile app access
- Requires integration via categories and rules rather than direct app detection on some platforms
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
RescueTime
$12/month- Standard$12/month
- Automatic time tracking
- Focus Time
- Idle time monitoring
- Team$6/month
- All Standard features
- Team analytics
- Cross-device tracking
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 RescueTime if
- You need automatic time tracking.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Android, Web.
- You also want productivity scoring.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft To Do or RescueTime better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do starts at Free and RescueTime at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or RescueTime?
- Microsoft To Do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Microsoft To Do and $12/month for RescueTime.
- Does Microsoft To Do or RescueTime run on more platforms?
- Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. RescueTime runs on Windows, macOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use Microsoft To Do for free?
- Yes. Microsoft To Do has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RescueTime starts at $12/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 RescueTime is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft To Do do that RescueTime cannot?
- Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. RescueTime covers Automatic time tracking, Productivity scoring, Detailed categorization, FocusTime blocking. Both handle Windows support, Macos support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
RescueTime: Does RescueTime still have a free tier?
No. RescueTime discontinued its free tier in 2023. The service now requires a paid subscription starting at $12 per month or $78 per year.
SourceRescueTime: What platforms does RescueTime support?
RescueTime supports Windows, macOS, Android, and web. iOS support is limited to passive features like calendar sync and mobile summary emails.
SourceRescueTime: What are the key productivity features in RescueTime?
RescueTime offers automatic time tracking, Focus Time for blocking distractions, idle time monitoring, goal-setting with reminders, and in 2026 adds AI-Based Focus Sessions with real-time alerts to detect poor focus patterns.
SourceRescueTime: Is there a team plan for RescueTime?
Yes. The team plan costs $6 per user per month when billed annually, with a minimum of 3 users required.
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