Automation & Integration · head to head
Paragon vs Todoist

Paragon
Automation & Integration
Embedded integration platform for SaaS
- From
- $299/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Todoist has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Paragon no price is published for either plan, and both require a quote; Todoist no built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl
- They diverge on capability: Paragon covers Embedded workflows, Todoist covers Natural language input.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Paragon and Todoist actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Paragon
- Embedded workflows
- Native integrations
- Workflow builder
- Error handling
- Monitoring
- Analytics
- Webhooks
- 500+ apps
Only in Todoist
- Natural language input
- Recurring tasks
- Projects and sub-tasks
- Labels and filters
- Priority levels
- Productivity tracking
- Templates
- Notifications
Both cover
- Slack
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Paragon
- Embedding third party integrations into a SaaS productnot Todoist
- Managing customer facing connectors without building each onenot Todoist
Todoist
- Personal task managementnot Paragon
- Team project coordinationnot Paragon
- Goal trackingnot Paragon
- Habit buildingnot Paragon
- Daily planningnot Paragon
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Paragon
- No price is published for either plan, and both require a quote
- Cost scales with the number of customer tenants using the integrations, so the bill follows an end customer count rather than the vendor's own usage
- SAML SSO, self hosting, dynamic field mapping and SLAs are all Enterprise only
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
Paragon
$299/month- Starter$299/month
- 50 integrations
- Basic support
- Growth$999/month
- 200 integrations
- Priority support
- Enterprise$5000/month
- Unlimited integrations
- Dedicated support
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 Paragon if
- You need embedded workflows.
- You work on Web, Embedded.
- You also want native integrations.
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 Paragon or Todoist better?
- Neither clearly leads. Paragon starts at $299/month and Todoist at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Paragon or Todoist?
- Todoist has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $299/month for Paragon and Free for Todoist.
- Does Paragon or Todoist run on more platforms?
- Paragon runs on Web, Embedded. 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. Paragon starts at $299/month.
- What is Paragon best used for?
- Paragon is most often used for embedding third party integrations into a saas product, managing customer facing connectors without building each one. Of those, embedding third party integrations into a saas product and managing customer facing connectors without building each one are not what Todoist is typically brought in for.
- What can Paragon do that Todoist cannot?
- Paragon covers Embedded workflows, Native integrations, Workflow builder, Error handling. Todoist covers Natural language input, Recurring tasks, Projects and sub-tasks, Labels and filters. Both handle Slack, Cloud deployment.
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.
SourceTodoist: 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.
SourceTodoist: 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.
SourceTodoist: 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.
SourceTodoist: 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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