Calendar & Time Management · head to head
Microsoft To Do vs Slack
Microsoft To Do
Calendar & Time Management
Your personal task management app
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, Slack covers Channels.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and Slack actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft To Do | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Category | Calendar & Time Management | All industries |
| Founded | 1975 | 2009 |
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 Slack
- Channels
- Direct messaging
- Voice & video calls
- Screen sharing
- File sharing
- Search
- Workflow builder
- Slack Connect
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Slack
- Appointment bookingnot Slack
- Time trackingnot Slack
- Resource managementnot Slack
- Team coordinationnot Slack
Slack
- Team communicationnot Microsoft To Do
- Project coordinationnot Microsoft To Do
- Customer supportnot Microsoft To Do
- Remote worknot Microsoft To Do
- Cross-functional collaborationnot 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.
Slack
- 90-day message history limit on free plan results in important conversations disappearing
- Per-user pricing becomes expensive quickly for larger teams
- Notification overload with 78% of employees feeling overwhelmed by notifications
- Mobile app performance issues including lag and slow syncing
- Huddles limited to 50 people and cannot be recorded
- Requires dedicated video conferencing service for formal meetings and webinars
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
Slack
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Slack 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 Slack if
- You need channels.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux.
- You also want direct messaging.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft To Do or Slack better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Slack at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or Slack?
- Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Slack at Free.
- Does Microsoft To Do or Slack run on more platforms?
- Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. Slack runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux.
- 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 Slack is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft To Do do that Slack cannot?
- Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Slack covers Channels, Direct messaging, Voice & video calls, Screen sharing.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Slack: Does Slack have a free plan?
Yes, Slack offers a free plan indefinitely with no credit card required. Free users get 90-day message history, up to 10 app integrations, and 1:1 huddles.
SourceSlack: What are Slack's pricing plans?
Slack offers Free, Pro ($7.25/user/month with annual billing), Business+ ($12.50/user/month), and Enterprise Grid (custom pricing). Monthly billing costs approximately 20% more than annual.
SourceSlack: Does Slack support offline use?
Slack is a cloud-based platform and does not support robust offline work. Internet connectivity is required to access messages and collaborate.
SourceSlack: What integrations does Slack support?
Slack integrates with 43+ apps on average per team, including Google Drive, ChatGPT, Vercel, Asana, GitHub, and many others through their app marketplace.
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