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Microsoft To Do vs Zeplin
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, Zeplin covers Design specs.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and Zeplin actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft To Do | Zeplin |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| Founded | 1975 | 2014 |
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
- Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
Only in Zeplin
- Design specs
- Asset export
- Code snippets
- Design tokens
- Comments
- Version control
- Handoff workflow
- Accessibility checks
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Zeplin
- Appointment bookingnot Zeplin
- Time trackingnot Zeplin
- Resource managementnot Zeplin
- Team coordinationnot Zeplin
Zeplin
- Handing off design specs from Figma or Sketch to developersnot Microsoft To Do
- Sharing screens, assets and style guides with an engineering teamnot Microsoft To Do
- Reviewing and commenting on design versionsnot 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.
Zeplin
- The free plan is limited to 1 project and 100 screens and works only in a personal workspace
- Free plan AI reviews are capped at 3 per week
- Role based permissions require the Advanced plan or higher
- Single sign on, multi factor authentication, activity logs and invoiced billing are Enterprise only
- Priority 24 hour support is Enterprise only
- Basic plan caps screens at 1,000 per project and is priced per project rather than per seat
- Enterprise pricing is by quote with no published rate
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
Zeplin
Free- FreeFree
- 1 project
- 1 workspace
- Basic specs
- Starter$19/month
- Unlimited projects
- Multiple workspaces
- Advanced specs
- Professional$49/month
- Everything in Starter
- Team collaboration
- Admin controls
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 Zeplin if
- You need design specs.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want asset export.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft To Do or Zeplin better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Zeplin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or Zeplin?
- Microsoft To Do starts at Free and Zeplin at Free.
- Does Microsoft To Do or Zeplin run on more platforms?
- Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. Zeplin runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- 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 Zeplin is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft To Do do that Zeplin cannot?
- Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Zeplin covers Design specs, Asset export, Code snippets, Design tokens.
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