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Microsoft To Do vs Vimcal
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, Vimcal covers Vim-style shortcuts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and Vimcal actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft To Do | Vimcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos | Macos, Windows, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1975 | 2020 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Vimcal
- Vim-style shortcuts
- Time zone support
- Scheduling links
- Speed optimization
- Quick actions
- Google Calendar
- Zoom
- Google Meet
Both cover
- Outlook
- Ios support
- Android support
- Windows support
- Macos support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Vimcal
- Appointment bookingnot Vimcal
- Time trackingnot Vimcal
- Resource managementnot Vimcal
- Team coordinationnot Vimcal
Vimcal
- Fast keyboard-driven calendar management for executives with heavy meeting loadsnot Microsoft To Do
- Delegated scheduling by executive assistants across multiple executivesnot Microsoft To Do
- Sharing availability and booking links across time zonesnot 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.
Vimcal
- The free tier is iOS only; the desktop app for Mac and PC requires the $20 per month plan
- Events created on the free tier carry a Created with Vimcal signature, and removing it requires the paid plan
- Personal booking links, scheduling polls and team scheduling features are excluded from the free tier
- The executive assistant tier costs $75 per month, or $62.50 billed yearly
- SAML SSO, advanced security controls and a dedicated support manager are Enterprise only, and Enterprise is quote only with no published rate
- The lower rates of $16.67 and $62.50 per month require yearly billing
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
Vimcal
Free- FreeFree
- Basic calendar
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Pro$15/month
- Scheduling links
- Time zones
- Team features
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 Vimcal if
- You need vim-style shortcuts.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
- You also want time zone support.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft To Do or Vimcal better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Vimcal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or Vimcal?
- Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Vimcal at Free.
- Does Microsoft To Do or Vimcal run on more platforms?
- Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. Vimcal runs on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
- 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 Vimcal is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft To Do do that Vimcal cannot?
- Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Vimcal covers Vim-style shortcuts, Time zone support, Scheduling links, Speed optimization. Both handle Outlook, Ios support, Android support, Windows support.
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