All industries · head to head
TickTick vs Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
All industries
Meet, chat, call, and collaborate in just one place
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: TickTick recurring task options are limited compared to dedicated project management tools; Microsoft Teams resource-heavy application; slow to load and consumes significant CPU/memory compared to alternatives
- They diverge on capability: TickTick covers Task management, Microsoft Teams covers Chat & channels.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which TickTick and Microsoft Teams actually diverge.
| Attribute | TickTick | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2013 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (All industries).
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 TickTick
- Task management
- Calendar integration
- Pomodoro timer
- Habit tracking
- Natural language input
- Collaboration
- Voice input
- Location reminders
Only in Microsoft Teams
- Chat & channels
- Video conferencing
- Screen sharing
- File collaboration
- Office integration
- Live events
- Phone system
- Apps & workflows
Both cover
- Outlook
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
TickTick
- Personal task managementnot Microsoft Teams
- Team collaboration
- Project planningnot Microsoft Teams
- Habit trackingnot Microsoft Teams
- Time managementnot Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
- Remote meetingsnot TickTick
- Team collaboration
- Document sharingnot TickTick
- Project managementnot TickTick
- Webinarsnot TickTick
Both are used for team collaboration, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Microsoft Teams
- Resource-heavy application; slow to load and consumes significant CPU/memory compared to alternatives
- Limited channel structure; maximum of 200 public and 30 private channels per team
- Cannot invite guest users to specific channels; guest access grants full team visibility
- Unable to chat during screen sharing; limits real-time collaborative communication
- Limited customization options for branding and interface; cluttered UX compared to Slack
- Channels cannot be moved between teams; requires manual replication for reorganization
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Microsoft Teams
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited chat
- 100 participants in meetings
- 5GB file storage
- Microsoft Teams Essentials$4/month
- 300 participants in meetings
- 10GB cloud storage
- Phone & web support
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic$6/month
- Everything in Essentials
- 1TB OneDrive storage
- Web & mobile Office apps
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard$12.5/month
- Everything in Basic
- Desktop Office apps
- Webinar hosting
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Microsoft Teams if
- You need chat & channels.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want video conferencing.
Questions people ask
- Is TickTick or Microsoft Teams better?
- Neither clearly leads. TickTick starts at Free and Microsoft Teams at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, TickTick or Microsoft Teams?
- TickTick starts at Free and Microsoft Teams at Free.
- Does TickTick or Microsoft Teams run on more platforms?
- TickTick runs on Web, Mac, iOS, iPad, Android, Apple Watch, Windows. Microsoft Teams runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- Can I use TickTick for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is TickTick best used for?
- TickTick is most often used for personal task management, team collaboration, project planning, habit tracking. Of those, personal task management and project planning are not what Microsoft Teams is typically brought in for.
- What can TickTick do that Microsoft Teams cannot?
- TickTick covers Task management, Calendar integration, Pomodoro timer, Habit tracking. Microsoft Teams covers Chat & channels, Video conferencing, Screen sharing, File collaboration. Both handle Outlook.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceMicrosoft Teams: Does Microsoft Teams have a free tier?
Yes. Microsoft Teams offers a free Home tier with unlimited chat, 60-minute group meetings for up to 100 people, 5GB cloud storage, and basic file sharing, though limits are restrictive for growing teams.
SourceTickTick: 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.
SourceMicrosoft Teams: What are Microsoft Teams' paid plans?
Microsoft Teams Essentials costs $4/user/month (chat, calling, meetings, 10GB storage). Microsoft 365 Business Basic costs $7/user/month (includes desktop Office apps, 1TB storage). Premium plans with Copilot start at $23.50/user/month.
SourceTickTick: 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.
SourceMicrosoft Teams: What are Microsoft Teams' primary features?
Teams provides real-time chat, video and voice calling, meetings with up to 300 participants, file sharing and storage integration with OneDrive, recording and transcripts, and deep integration with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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.
SourceMicrosoft Teams: What integrations does Teams support?
Microsoft Teams integrates with calendar apps (Outlook, Google Calendar), project management tools (Trello), and works with Zapier for custom workflow automation. Teams also has native connectors to many Microsoft 365 apps and third-party services.
TickTick: 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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