Productivity · head to head
Milanote vs TickTick
Milanote
Productivity
Board-based visual workspace for creative planning, free up to 100 items for the whole account
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Milanote the free plan caps the entire account at 100 notes, images or links and 10 file uploads rather than capping per board, so one properly worked project exhausts it and the tool stops working rather than degrading gracefully.; TickTick recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools
- They diverge on capability: Milanote covers Infinite board canvas, TickTick covers Task management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Milanote and TickTick actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).
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 Milanote
- Infinite board canvas
- Mixed content
- Nested boards
- Templates
- Web clipper
- Shared boards with comments
- Mobile apps
- Free plan
Only in TickTick
- Task management
- Calendar integration
- Pomodoro timer
- Habit tracking
- Natural language input
- Collaboration
- Voice input
- Location reminders
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Milanote
- Moodboards and visual references for a branding or design project, gathered from the web and arranged for a client review.not TickTick
- Storyboarding a video or planning a shoot, where the whole sequence needs to be visible at once.not TickTick
- Structuring a book, script or long article by physically moving sections around until the order works.not TickTick
- A shared board where a small creative team reacts to work in progress without the overhead of a project tool.not TickTick
TickTick
- Personal task managementnot Milanote
- Team collaborationnot Milanote
- Project planningnot Milanote
- Habit trackingnot Milanote
- Time managementnot Milanote
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Milanote
- The free plan caps the entire account at 100 notes, images or links and 10 file uploads rather than capping per board, so one properly worked project exhausts it and the tool stops working rather than degrading gracefully.
- The value of a board is its arrangement, and arrangement is the one thing export does not carry, so a PDF gives you a picture and a text export gives you the words while nothing reconstitutes the board in another tool.
- Pricing is per person and the tool spreads naturally to reviewers and clients who only look and comment, so a team plan ends up covering people who never create anything.
- There is no database layer, no properties, no filtering and no dependency tracking, so a project that starts on a Milanote board has to be re-entered somewhere else the moment it acquires owners and dates.
- Offline support is minimal, so a board full of references is effectively unavailable without a connection, which is a real problem for a tool aimed at people who work on location and in meetings away from a desk.
TickTick
- Recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools
- Reporting and analytics are minimal, providing little productivity trend visibility
- Calendar sync can be slow and unreliable, sometimes causing sync issues across devices
- API capabilities are basic, limiting direct integrations beyond Zapier and IFTTT
- Habit tracking becomes less useful once routines are well-established
Pricing, plan by plan
Milanote
Free- FreeFree
- 100 notes, images or links
- 10 file uploads
- Unlimited shared boards
- Individual$9.99/month
- Unlimited notes, images or links
- Unlimited file uploads
- Unlimited shared boards
- Team$49/month
- Unlimited notes, images or links
- Unlimited file uploads
- Unlimited shared boards
TickTick
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 9 lists
- Up to 99 tasks per list
- Basic reminders
- Premium$35.99/year
- Up to 299 lists
- Up to 999 tasks per list
- Advanced collaboration for up to 30 members
Which should you pick?
Choose Milanote if
- You need infinite board canvas.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want mixed content.
Choose TickTick if
- You need task management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows.
- You also want calendar integration.
Questions people ask
- Is Milanote or TickTick better?
- Neither clearly leads. Milanote starts at Free and TickTick at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Milanote or TickTick?
- Milanote starts at Free and TickTick at Free.
- Does Milanote or TickTick run on more platforms?
- Milanote runs on Web. TickTick runs on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows.
- Can I use Milanote for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Milanote best used for?
- Milanote is most often used for moodboards and visual references for a branding or design project, gathered from the web and arranged for a client review., storyboarding a video or planning a shoot, where the whole sequence needs to be visible at once., structuring a book, script or long article by physically moving sections around until the order works., a shared board where a small creative team reacts to work in progress without the overhead of a project tool.. Of those, moodboards and visual references for a branding or design project, gathered from the web and arranged for a client review. and storyboarding a video or planning a shoot, where the whole sequence needs to be visible at once. are not what TickTick is typically brought in for.
- What can Milanote do that TickTick cannot?
- Milanote covers Infinite board canvas, Mixed content, Nested boards, Templates. TickTick covers Task management, Calendar integration, Pomodoro timer, Habit tracking.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Milanote: How long does the free plan last?
Indefinitely. It is limited by quantity rather than by time: 100 notes, images or links and 10 file uploads for the account as a whole, so it ends when you hit the cap rather than on a date.
TickTick: What is TickTick?
TickTick is a cross-platform task management and productivity app that combines to-do lists, calendar views, habit tracking, reminders, and a Pomodoro timer. It helps users organize personal and work tasks across 10+ platforms including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, and web.
SourceMilanote: Can I export a board?
You can produce PDFs and images of a board and extract the text, but the spatial arrangement is not portable, so nothing you export reconstructs the board in another tool.
TickTick: What are TickTick's pricing options?
TickTick offers a permanent free plan and a premium plan at $35.99/year (listed price $49.99, currently discounted). The free plan includes up to 9 lists and basic features, while premium unlocks up to 299 lists, advanced collaboration for up to 30 members, and calendar subscriptions.
SourceMilanote: Is it a project management tool?
No. There are no dates, dependencies or workload views. It suits the thinking phase, and the work has to be handed to a tracker once it becomes a plan.
TickTick: Does TickTick have team features?
TickTick does not offer a dedicated team or family plan. Each user needs their own premium subscription. Premium users can share lists with up to 30 members for collaboration.
SourceMilanote: Do collaborators need paid accounts?
Shared boards are unlimited even on the free plan, and the paid question is about who creates rather than who looks. Confirm the current plan terms before rolling it out to a client's team.
TickTick: What integrations does TickTick support?
TickTick supports integrations with 2,000+ apps through third-party platforms like Zapier, Make, n8n, and Integrately. It also supports calendar subscriptions with Google Calendar and Outlook, and has a basic OAuth API for developers.
SourceTickTick: Is TickTick available offline?
TickTick requires an internet connection for syncing across devices. Offline functionality depends on the platform, with some mobile apps offering limited offline access but requiring connectivity for full features.
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