Calendars · head to head
Microsoft To Do vs TidyCal
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft To Do and TidyCal actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft To Do | TidyCal |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos | Web |
| Founded | 1975 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Calendars).
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 TidyCal
Nothing recorded that Microsoft To Do does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot TidyCal
- Appointment bookingnot TidyCal
- Time trackingnot TidyCal
- Resource managementnot TidyCal
- Team coordinationnot TidyCal
TidyCal
- Appointment scheduling and booking for solopreneursnot Microsoft To Do
- Team booking management with round robin functionalitynot Microsoft To Do
- Scheduling across multiple calendar integrationsnot 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.
TidyCal
- Lifetime plans regularly priced higher ($144 individual, $240 agency) but offered at discount on AppSumo
- Calendar connection limit of 1 on free plan may be limiting for multi-calendar users
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
TidyCal
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited bookings
- Unlimited booking types
- Paid bookings
- Individual Lifetime$29/one-time
- Auto-created meeting links
- Group bookings
- AI assistant
- Agency Lifetime$79/one-time
- Round robin and collective meetings
- Dedicated team page
- SMS reminders (US/Canada)
- Pro Monthly$12/month
- No branding
- Custom domain
- Priority support
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft To Do or TidyCal better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft To Do starts at Free and TidyCal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or TidyCal?
- Microsoft To Do starts at Free and TidyCal at Free.
- Does Microsoft To Do or TidyCal run on more platforms?
- Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos. TidyCal runs on Web.
- 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 TidyCal is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft To Do do that TidyCal cannot?
- Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
TidyCal: Does TidyCal have a free plan?
Yes, TidyCal offers a permanently free plan with unlimited bookings, all booking types, and basic features. Free users get 1 calendar connection.
SourceTidyCal: What is the difference between lifetime and subscription plans?
Lifetime plans ($29-$79 one-time) are purchased once via AppSumo and offer permanent access. The monthly subscription plan costs $12/month or $99/year (annual) and renews continuously.
SourceTidyCal: Does TidyCal charge per user or per booking?
TidyCal does not charge per user or per booking. Pricing is based on plan selection, not usage volume. All plans include unlimited bookings.
SourceTidyCal: What calendar integrations are included in each plan?
The free plan includes 1 calendar connection. Individual and Pro plans include up to 10 connections. Agency and Pro plans include up to 25 calendar connections.
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