All industries · head to head
Todoist vs Folk
Folk
All industries
The CRM that works for you, not the other way around
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Todoist no built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl; Folk no native mobile app, only works through mobile browser which is not optimized for phones
- They diverge on capability: Todoist covers Natural language input, Folk covers Contact management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Todoist and Folk actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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 Todoist
- Natural language input
- Recurring tasks
- Projects and sub-tasks
- Labels and filters
- Priority levels
- Productivity tracking
- Templates
- Notifications
Only in Folk
- Contact management
- Email tracking
- Mail merge
- Chrome extension
- Tags & groups
- Notes & activities
- Import/export
- Search & filters
Both cover
- Gmail
- Zapier
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Todoist
- Personal task managementnot Folk
- Team project coordinationnot Folk
- Goal trackingnot Folk
- Habit buildingnot Folk
- Daily planningnot Folk
Folk
- Contact managementnot Todoist
- Sales outreachnot Todoist
- Networkingnot Todoist
- Recruitmentnot Todoist
- Investor relationsnot 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
Folk
- No native mobile app, only works through mobile browser which is not optimized for phones
- Limited workflow automation capabilities compared to enterprise CRMs
- No automatic phone call tracking, requires manual entry
- Limited reporting and analytics features
- Monthly caps on email sends and enrichment credits on lower tiers
- LinkedIn Chrome extension sometimes has synchronization problems
- Email sent through Folk sometimes doesn't appear as sent in user's Outlook account
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
Folk
Free- Standard$24/month
- Pipeline management
- Email campaigns
- Contact enrichment
- Premium$48/month
- Custom objects
- Email sequences
- Dashboards
- Enterprise$80/month
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom integrations
- Priority support
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 Folk if
- You need contact management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want email tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Todoist or Folk better?
- Neither clearly leads. Todoist starts at Free and Folk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Todoist or Folk?
- Todoist starts at Free and Folk at Free.
- Does Todoist or Folk run on more platforms?
- Todoist runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Folk runs on Web.
- Can I use Todoist for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Folk is typically brought in for.
- What can Todoist do that Folk cannot?
- Todoist covers Natural language input, Recurring tasks, Projects and sub-tasks, Labels and filters. Folk covers Contact management, Email tracking, Mail merge, Chrome extension. Both handle Gmail, Zapier, 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.
SourceFolk: What are Folk's pricing plans?
Folk offers three plans: Standard at $24/month per member (billed annually), Premium at $48/month with custom objects and email sequences, and Enterprise from $80/month with advanced security and dedicated support. New workspaces get a 2-week free trial with all Premium features.
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.
SourceFolk: Does Folk offer a mobile app?
Folk does not have native iOS or Android apps. The web interface technically works on mobile browsers but is built primarily for desktop use.
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.
SourceFolk: Does Folk track phone calls automatically?
No, Folk does not automatically track phone calls. All call interactions must be manually entered into the system.
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.
SourceFolk: What integrations does Folk support?
Folk supports over 5,000 integrations through platforms like Zapier and Make. It includes native email, calendar, and WhatsApp sync, LinkedIn extension, and can enrich contact data using its built-in enrichment tool.
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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