Software · head to head
Microsoft To Do vs Rise Calendar
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, Rise Calendar covers Native Mac app.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and Rise Calendar actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft To Do | Rise Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $16/year |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos | iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | 1975 | 2021 |
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
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
- Cortana
Only in Rise Calendar
- Native Mac app
- Natural language
- Menu bar widget
- Quick event creation
- Minimal design
- Google Calendar
- iCloud
- Exchange
Both cover
- Outlook
- 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
Rise Calendar
- 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.
Rise Calendar
- Product discontinued as of March 31, 2025
- Failed to achieve sufficient commercial traction despite 900 teams and 30% month-over-month growth
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
Rise Calendar
$16/year- Annual$16/year
- Full calendar
- Menu bar access
- Natural language
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 Rise Calendar if
- You need native mac app.
- You work on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want natural language.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft To Do or Rise Calendar better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Rise Calendar at $16/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or Rise Calendar?
- Microsoft To Do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Microsoft To Do and $16/year for Rise Calendar.
- Does Microsoft To Do or Rise Calendar run on more platforms?
- Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. Rise Calendar runs on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Microsoft To Do for free?
- Yes. Microsoft To Do has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rise Calendar starts at $16/year.
- 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 Rise Calendar cannot?
- Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Rise Calendar covers Native Mac app, Natural language, Menu bar widget, Quick event creation. Both handle Outlook, Macos support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Rise Calendar: Is Rise Calendar still available?
No, Rise Calendar was discontinued on March 31, 2025. The service shut down after failing to achieve commercial traction in a competitive market. All user data was permanently deleted.
SourceRise Calendar: What were Rise Calendar's main features?
Rise offered calendar management with synchronization to Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud; integrated task and project management; scheduling optimization with FocusGuard; and cross-platform apps for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
SourceRelated pages
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