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Notion AI vs Todoist

Notion AI logo

Notion AI

Software

AI-powered productivity within Notion

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Todoist logo

Todoist

Software

The world's #1 task manager and to-do list app

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Todoist has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Notion AI full AI access including agents and meeting notes requires the Business plan at $20 per member per month, double the $10 Plus plan; Todoist no built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl
  • They diverge on capability: Notion AI covers Writing assistance, Todoist covers Natural language input.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Notion AI and Todoist actually diverge.

Attributes where Notion AI and Todoist differ
AttributeNotion AITodoist
Starting price$10/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
Founded20162007

Identical on both: 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 Notion AI

  • Writing assistance
  • Summarization
  • Translation
  • Q&A
  • Native Notion
  • Google Drive
  • Web support
  • Desktop support

Only in Todoist

  • Natural language input
  • Recurring tasks
  • Projects and sub-tasks
  • Labels and filters
  • Priority levels
  • Productivity tracking
  • Templates
  • Notifications

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Notion AI

  • Generating and summarising documents inside a Notion workspacenot Todoist
  • Autofilling database properties and searching across connected toolsnot Todoist

Todoist

  • Personal task managementnot Notion AI
  • Team project coordinationnot Notion AI
  • Goal trackingnot Notion AI
  • Habit buildingnot Notion AI
  • Daily planningnot Notion AI

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Notion AI

  • Full AI access including agents and meeting notes requires the Business plan at $20 per member per month, double the $10 Plus plan
  • The Free and Plus plans offer trial AI capabilities rather than the full feature set
  • AI is not sold separately from the workspace seat, so every member must be upgraded to reach it
  • Zero data retention with LLM providers is Enterprise only, which is custom priced

Todoist

  • No built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl
  • Free plan limited to 5 personal projects only
  • No Gantt charts, resource allocation, or advanced project management features for large enterprises
  • Phone support not available; email and help center only
  • Calendar view and advanced filtering only available on paid plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Notion AI

$10/month
  • Plus with AI$10/month
    • Unlimited AI usage
    • Unlimited blocks
  • Business with AI$15/month
    • Advanced permissions
    • SAML SSO

Todoist

Free
  • BeginnerFree
    • 5 personal projects
    • Smart Quick Add
    • Task reminders
  • Pro$5/month
    • 300 personal projects
    • Calendar layout
    • Custom task reminders
  • Business$8/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Shared team workspace
    • Up to 500 team projects

Which should you pick?

Choose Notion AI if

  • You need writing assistance.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want summarization.

Choose Todoist if

  • You need natural language input.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want recurring tasks.

Questions people ask

Is Notion AI or Todoist better?
Neither clearly leads. Notion AI starts at $10/month and Todoist at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Notion AI or Todoist?
Todoist has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10/month for Notion AI and Free for Todoist.
Does Notion AI or Todoist run on more platforms?
Notion AI runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Todoist runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Todoist for free?
Yes. Todoist has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Notion AI starts at $10/month.
What is Notion AI best used for?
Notion AI is most often used for generating and summarising documents inside a notion workspace, autofilling database properties and searching across connected tools. Of those, generating and summarising documents inside a notion workspace and autofilling database properties and searching across connected tools are not what Todoist is typically brought in for.
What can Notion AI do that Todoist cannot?
Notion AI covers Writing assistance, Summarization, Translation, Q&A. Todoist covers Natural language input, Recurring tasks, Projects and sub-tasks, Labels and filters. Both handle Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Todoist: Does Todoist work offline?

Basic editing and task management work offline, but advanced features like syncing reminders and shared updates require internet connectivity.

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Todoist: Does Todoist have a free plan and what does it include?

Yes, Todoist offers a free Beginner plan with 5 personal projects, Smart Quick Add, task reminders, flexible layouts, 3 filter views, and 1 week activity history. More advanced features require the Pro or Business plans.

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Todoist: Can I use Todoist on mobile devices?

Yes, Todoist offers native apps for both iOS and Android with over 30 million downloads. Mobile apps provide full task management functionality across devices.

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Todoist: What integrations does Todoist support?

Todoist integrates with over 100 apps including Slack, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Gmail, and Toggl Track. Additional integrations are available through Zapier, Make, and IFTTT automation platforms.

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Todoist: How much does Todoist cost?

Free plan is $0. Pro plan costs $5/month (billed annually) or $7/month (monthly billing). Business plan costs $8/month per user (annual) or $10/month per user (monthly), as of December 2025.

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