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Microsoft To Do vs Toggl Track

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Microsoft To Do

Software

Your personal task management app

From
Free
Rated
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Toggl Track logo

Toggl Track

Software

Time tracking that's easy, powerful, and frictionless

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, Toggl Track covers One-click time tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Microsoft To Do and Toggl Track differ
AttributeMicrosoft To DoToggl Track
Pricing modelfreeUnknown
Founded19752006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos), 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 Toggl Track

  • One-click time tracking
  • Manual time entry
  • Billable hours tracking
  • Project & client tracking
  • Detailed reports
  • Team timesheets
  • Browser extensions
  • Offline tracking

Both cover

  • Outlook

What people use each for

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

Microsoft To Do

  • Schedulingnot Toggl Track
  • Appointment bookingnot Toggl Track
  • Time trackingnot Toggl Track
  • Resource managementnot Toggl Track
  • Team coordinationnot Toggl Track

Toggl Track

  • Billable hours trackingnot Microsoft To Do
  • Project time managementnot Microsoft To Do
  • Team productivity analysisnot Microsoft To Do
  • Client reportingnot Microsoft To Do
  • Payroll processingnot 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.

Toggl Track

  • No native invoicing or billing generation despite having billable rates feature
  • No payroll integration, requiring manual data export to payroll systems
  • No GPS tracking or shift scheduling for field teams
  • Anti-surveillance policy limits manager visibility in certain work scenarios

Pricing, plan by plan

Microsoft To Do

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

Toggl Track

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 users
    • Unlimited time tracking
    • Unlimited projects
  • Starter$9/month
    • Billable rates
    • Project estimates
    • Saved reports
  • Premium$18/month
    • Team approvals
    • Profitability reports
    • Project budgets

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 Toggl Track if

  • You need one-click time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want manual time entry.

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft To Do or Toggl Track better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Toggl Track at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or Toggl Track?
Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Toggl Track at Free.
Does Microsoft To Do or Toggl Track run on more platforms?
Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. Toggl Track runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
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 Toggl Track is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft To Do do that Toggl Track cannot?
Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Toggl Track covers One-click time tracking, Manual time entry, Billable hours tracking, Project & client tracking. Both handle Outlook.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Toggl Track: Does Toggl Track offer a free plan?

Yes, Toggl Track has a permanent free plan supporting up to 5 users with unlimited time tracking, unlimited projects, autotracker, idle detection, Pomodoro timer, calendar integration, and 100+ integrations.

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Toggl Track: Can I track time offline with Toggl Track?

Yes, Toggl Track supports offline tracking on both mobile apps and desktop app. Entries are stored locally and sync automatically when reconnected to the internet.

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Toggl Track: Does Toggl Track integrate with invoicing software?

Toggl Track integrates with QuickBooks Online and Xero for accounting, but lacks native invoicing capabilities. Users must export hours to create invoices manually.

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Toggl Track: What platforms does Toggl Track support?

Toggl Track runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS with browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

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Toggl Track: How much does Toggl Track cost for a team?

Toggl Track pricing is $9 per user per month (annual) for Starter plan or $18 per user per month for Premium. Free plan supports up to 5 users.

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