Software · head to head
Todoist vs BambooHR
The short version
- Only Todoist has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Todoist no built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl; BambooHR organisations of 25 or fewer employees pay a flat rate starting at $250 a month, so a very small team pays far more per head than the listed per-employee price
- They diverge on capability: Todoist covers Natural language input, BambooHR covers Employee database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Todoist and BambooHR actually diverge.
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 Todoist
- Natural language input
- Recurring tasks
- Projects and sub-tasks
- Labels and filters
- Priority levels
- Productivity tracking
- Templates
- Notifications
Only in BambooHR
- Employee database
- Time-off management
- Benefits tracking
- Performance reviews
- Onboarding
- Reporting & analytics
- Mobile access
- Document management
Both cover
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Todoist
- Personal task managementnot BambooHR
- Team project coordinationnot BambooHR
- Goal trackingnot BambooHR
- Habit buildingnot BambooHR
- Daily planningnot BambooHR
BambooHR
- HR system of record with employee data and documentsnot Todoist
- Time off tracking and approvalsnot Todoist
- Applicant tracking and onboardingnot Todoist
- Performance reviews and 1:1s on the Pro tiernot Todoist
- Compensation planning and benchmarking on Elitenot Todoist
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
BambooHR
- Organisations of 25 or fewer employees pay a flat rate starting at $250 a month, so a very small team pays far more per head than the listed per-employee price
- Per-employee pricing starts at 26 employees, from $10 on Core
- Performance management, 360 reviews and recognition all require Pro at $17 per employee per month
- Compensation management, salary benchmarking and advanced analytics are Elite only at $25 per employee per month
- Compliance training is rationed by tier, at 1 course on Core against 300 on Elite
Pricing, plan by plan
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
BambooHR
$10/month per employeeNo published plan breakdown. See the BambooHR review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose BambooHR if
- You need employee database.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want time-off management.
Questions people ask
- Is Todoist or BambooHR better?
- Neither clearly leads. Todoist starts at Free and BambooHR at $10/month per employee, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Todoist or BambooHR?
- Todoist has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Todoist and $10/month per employee for BambooHR.
- Does Todoist or BambooHR run on more platforms?
- Todoist runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. BambooHR runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- Can I use Todoist for free?
- Yes. Todoist has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BambooHR starts at $10/month per employee.
- What is Todoist best used for?
- Todoist is most often used for personal task management, team project coordination, goal tracking, habit building. Of those, personal task management and team project coordination are not what BambooHR is typically brought in for.
- What can Todoist do that BambooHR cannot?
- Todoist covers Natural language input, Recurring tasks, Projects and sub-tasks, Labels and filters. BambooHR covers Employee database, Time-off management, Benefits tracking, Performance reviews. 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.
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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