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Todoist Reviews: 4.4/5 — Solid Choice
Todoist is one of the most straightforward tools for task and project management with a simple and convenient interface ideal for sharing, creating, and prioritizing tasks. Todoist provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to prioritize workflows and collaborate with your team. It was built specifically to manage fast-paced environments with teams who need a birds-eye view of the tasks, complemented by tools that support better collaboration and workflow management. Todoist also works on mobile apps such as iOS and Android, Windows, and macOS.
| Capabilities |
API
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| Segment |
Small Business
Freelancer
Enterprise
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| Ease of use |
Beginner
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| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile Android, Mobile iPad, Mobile iPhone |
| Support | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base |
| Training | Documentation |
| Languages | English |
Todoist Pros and Cons
- User friendly interface with a mobile app that makes it easy to assign tasks and use on a daily basis
- Perfect for easy workflows
- Easy real time progress tracking of tasks and due dates
- Less comprehensive in terms of features and functionalities than other available task managmeent options
Compare Todoist with other popular tools in the same category.
I enjoy the integration with Amazon Alexa
I am not the biggest fan of the initial menu. Ease of use could be better
Easily track tasks for the future.
Todoist is very easy to use from the first day, there is really no learning curve, which helped me get into the habit much quicker than it typically takes me with a new tool. However, don't let the simplicity fool you - all (most?) of the features you seek from a To Do tracker are there. I especially like the shortcuts when creating a new task. For example, you can type in "tomorrow follow up with Peter #zebra @jason" and that will create a task due tomorrow, in the project "Zebra", and assign it to the user Jason.
In terms of functionality, I don't have any great complaint at the moment, though I'm sure I'll find some things as I graduate from being an intermediate user to an advanced poweruser. One thing that annoys me a bit is that some very simple features are hidden behind a paywall, such as labels and reminders. I don't mind paying for a product I like, I would just have liked to test all the features first.
We have started using it on my Product Management team to add and prioritize tasks directly related to our department, so we can assign tasks to each other and track progress. So far, collaborative features work well for us and much easier to use than our main project management tool.
The non-pro version is perfect for me. The combination of phone and desktop apps allows for use anywhere. It combines the simplicity of making a list of things to do with more sophisticated date assignments and grouping using hashtags.
Nothing really! Still getting into the habit of using it. I would like to see more integration with Office.
This is the first to do list that keeps up with my work pace and I've stuck to using.
The ability to reschedule extremely quickly and keep tasks organized. The interface is very easy to use and allows me to navigate between multiple tasks very quickly.
The only thing that I really do not like it that the premium requires an annual fee. I understand why they do it but it seems like it could be significantly less.
It helps me keep my daily agenda organized where I can see everything in one place and keep my day organized time-wise. So I would say increases my productivity and the ability to see what I have actually accomplished.
Todoist is a great tool that I can take with me, share with my clients and see at a glance exactly what I need to be working on. I like the "today" and "next 7 days" views. I also really like the ability to nest tasks.
The commenting is a bit clunky and the tasks must remain simple. And you can't @ tag people!
Task management. It's a great snapshot of the day.
The basic functions are free which is enough but the best part is the collaboration with other team members
No Apple calendar integration or reminders through iPhone
We are able to keep all people involved with a project in the loop and on the same page.
I like how it integrates with Google, so it makes it easy to share with Google users! It's also easy to organize.
It doesn't seem to have quite as many features as some other task tracking apps I've used, but it's extremely useful to have for other Google users who use it.
Time management, task collaboration, task tracking
I like how Todoist is a well designed and minimalistic task manager that synchronizes tasks between all my devices.
I don't like that there is no direct calendar integration in Todoist, and it would be useful if a week view of task could be presented in a spatial rather than just a linear view. It's difficult to organize tasks when they are in lists rather than say calendar like boxes.
I use Todoist to complete daily tasks and projects. Todoist helps me keep up with client deadlines as well as my own business requirements. Once I put tasks in Todoist I don't have to worry about missing due dates. And I use the manager to organize and complete projects.
Very nice UX/UI. Great design, highly functional. Easy to use. It's a great app all around.
Nothing really. No cons here. Just a matter of being consistent with the product.
Great way to group to-do's into specific short term and long-term projects. Makes project management a breeze, so long as we heed the reminders and notifications.
Easy to use, customizable and easy to organize.
Not as many features in the free application.
Using an app that can combine work related to do and personal To dos in one easy to use mobile app.
I like that the app is user friendly and not overwhelming. Reminders are simple and not annoying. I also like that it syncs with my Gmail and can be used on web or mobile. Subscription costs are reasonable as well.
Not a big fan of the limits to active projects, which I would imagine I am a rare case.
It is keeping me on track with deliverables for my clients. It also helps me realize my workload and when I should cut back on accepting new clients.
The software does a good job at laying out tasks and due dates with the ability to lump subtasks into projects and assign a time and due date to make sure you are on track. You start by entering what needs to be done and by which day, and then you get daily reminders (by push notification, emails, and through the app) that must be completed today, the next 7 days, and in the future. The software is like an email inbox and it prioritises things by due dates. I can see all of the tasks due today, and if I keep a running log of what needs to be done and assign it into due dates, I will complete all of my things on time. I can also drill into a particular project by making subfolders and assign subtasks to that folder in the event I need to inspect a project.
I dislike that you can not make reoccuring tasks at odd intervals, and there isn't a calender/overview mode that allows me to see my tasks in any specified interval I would like: such as the next 14 days, next 21 days. I would also like text/email reminders/notifications of only specific tasks that I flag, which isn't currently offered now. I also dislike that I can not assign collaborators, and a way to tie other products into it such as email follow-ups/tracking packages, etc.
ToDoist allows me to manage my tasks, see what is overdue, and when I open it, I immediately can see what needs attention, and see what all of my known tasks for a particular project is. It has made my personal life as well as business life more organised. I have a way to track tasks now and in the future, without a paper planner.
Todoist is very easy to use, has a friendly UI, and is great for keeping track of task with collaborators.
Not sure how I feel about the "Karma" points.
Collaborating with a remote team an tracking tasks. Is great to assign and complete tasks without needing to meet or use email.
I like how easy it is to use. I love the tags and shortcuts it provides. Mobile and desktop version both integrate and sync flawlessly.
I really wish there was a way where you can see your past completed tasks. An activity timeline would help out tremendously so you can see all the comments and tasks and any other changes that have been made throughout time.
A project management tool that is easy to use and is capable of tracking the tasks of others.
THE INTERFACE, AND THE FACT THAT IS CUSTOMISABLE. IT TOOK ME SOMETHING LIKE 2 HOURS TO SET IT AND THAT WAS IT. FROM THEN I STARTED USING IT FOR GTD METHOD. IT INTEGRATES WITH MANY APPS.
THE COMPANY NEEDS TO ADD MORE TRAINING VIDEOS TO HELP USERS CREATE THEIR STRATEGIES IN ORGANISING. i WOULD LIKE ALSO TO INTEGRATE IT WITH GANNT CHARTS!
TASK MANAGEMENT. PROJECT MANAGEMENT.
todoist is great because i am able to get the list synced across all of my devices
I dislike the inability to work with others and see the progress. Team collaborations is difficult.
A problem we had was having team members let tasks slip through the cracks and not get done. We have been able to track this and hold them accountable.
Very easy interface. It's easy to coordinate with others as well.
Doesn't have all the functionality I would like.
Easy way to solve task management
Using the Chrome plug in, I can create a task from an email, a web page or just from my own memory
As I get to the end of the day, sometimes i want reschedule all the tasks that I have not completed using the auto-rescheduled, but I have to wait for them to become overdue to be able to do it in bulk.
Being able to easily keep tracks of all my tasks across projects and BAU work as well.
With Todoist, it's easy to see all my tasks and organize them by project. I can also delegate tasks to other team members, including my boss. It's easy to reschedule tasks for another day. The interface is also very modern and streamlined- I like the design and layout of the product.
There is no integration with calendars on Macs. Its also hard to see any kind of summary of productivity or where I'm at with my projects overall. I wish that I could see everything in one place in addition to having different sections for each project.
I can track my tasks and assign tasks to others. I'm an Executive Assistant and Todoist has really enabled me to track not only my projects and tasks, but also that of my boss who I assist. For example, if I need to follow up on a tiny detail about something, I just add it as a task in Todoist and the program pings me to complete it.
It is easy to categorize and assign documents such as reseller agreements and non-disclosure agreements. We have significantly cut back on the amount of emails we have to send around when passing agreements between departments.
Occasionally sub-tasks will fall out of the master task making it hard to know what stage the review is in. It would be beneficial to allow individuals not using Todoist to have a view that lets them check on status without having upload/modify rights.
We have 2 people perform a business review and 2 people perform a legal review on all agreements. This allows us to cut back on emails and use a single source to readily know where the agreements are in the review stage.
It's quick, easy and syncable. I love that I can share a list with all the member in my team and know when they've completed something instantly.
The list management is a little cumbersome.
Task and project management.
I like shared lists and the ability to collaborate easily with other members of my team. It's better than some other tools we've used in the past.
I think the karma thing could be better explained. Otherwise I think that todoist is really useful but I feel like there's a disconnect between karma and completing tasks.. no incentive to get more karma. Maybe offer rewards or something like epic loot
Task management, good way to track collar tasks.
User experience is really great. A lot of shortcuts are available, making the process of writing a task easy. Projects and filters are fully customizable. The due date system is very impressive (you can write due date in plain text like "until monday; every 2 days and so on".
Would be great to have a nice calendar view, Google calendar integration is not enough. I would appreciate having a better guide to prioritize tasks (in the app).
Everyday todo-list as well as business todo-list. Premium features are really useful (SMS alert, geolocalized alert).
The app is simple to use. It makes it easy to add events and set alarm. You can set priority flags and set Karma alerts to set goals for how many tasks you want to complete in a day or week.
Would be nice to connect to other users. Many features i.e. labels and customization of the app are for premium customers only.
This app helps keep me organized and prioritized. I like that it is clean and simple to use.
I can use it on my iPhone, my iPad and also my Mac. Everything is connected and linked. The program comes with multiple languages, so it is better with use with an international projects.
There are a few software integrations. They need to create more connections with critical software like Apple Mail, Slack, HubStaff, etc etc
Connected with the working people all the time. Assigning projects and solving tasks. Everything is scheduled and the people knows what to do everyday. You can create groups or projects assigning times, labels, colors, etc etc.
It's easy to use, helps be more productive and creates better habits around task completion
It has some limitations for larger teams when it comes to collaborations and team projects
Helping me be more organized with my tasks and keep track of everything that needs to be completed by when
It's gonna list down your tasks and can be arranged according to your own categories. Either you want to read it for later, or it's a task that you need to finish step by step.
Maybe not everyone would want to use it, especially if you're more of into calendars, i guess. It's just a simple list and the chrome extension doesn't notify on your email for that additional ping.
Since I always work with multiple tasks on ActiveCollab, most of the time, I list down the tasks that needs to be done via Todoist. I can see the task in an easy list view with just a single click. And if I'm done, i just simply tick that so it'll be crossed out.
Works well on Android and web. Have never seen any sync issues. Very quick to add tasks with basic information.
The company adds, removes, and changes features as it sees fit, with no warning to users. They recently implemented a change that broke a common workflow of mine (and many other people) but they insist it's because we aren't working the right way, and that their way is better. This arrogance is very frustrating.
It is so easy to add tasks on mobile and to "share" items to new to-do items that I no longer and emailing myself reminders, links, etc.
IT comes in a day by day manner to you... not big or heavy - you have a task. fine - you will find it there. the reason for me to stop using it, was probably the-adoption by some counterparts. if someone is not able to understand the purpose, we dont laugh or pointing finger on him or her. in a first try we say the app itself is not logic. and we mean the road to customer success is nit given based on the missing adoption performance delivered by the app-team. the task-lists could become in a very short time, quite heavy, polluted. I could change deadlines, set by another layer - and with this it became obsolete for me. i cant stress it tooo often. apps need personality and a personas to be identified with ... make the onboarding or trial a great user experience to even win a gratis month by checking all needed core features.. one simple idea... FAZIT: be lucky todoit - you have your clientele safe and committed. not everything in the business day needs to mirror silicon valley or media agency soap opera lightness - tasks are there for structure the business. people use it, because they cant develop structure by them-self. be the structure, have red lines for the a-signed people. help to form the right post culture. remember they all come back from working home..
all listed already in the above section.
all summarised in section 1 - i will get better with the time. promised
It is a great tool to have quick lists of things to do through the day/month/year. You can divide lists in different projects and in subsections inside those projects. There is also time tools to organize things in dates and there is option to see what is due today, or upcoming amongst others. It also allows you to customize a little, with themes and settings for example. There is a free version that allows you to do enough for individual organization, but there is also a premium version where you get more functionality such as labels and archived projects.
It is a wonderful tool for personal use, however it is quite limited when it comes to robust enterprise organization tools amongst multi-project teams. I can see it more as a way to create quick to do lists for different projects, but when it comes to assigning sub tasks to different teams members and managing deadlines, steps inside those tasks, collaborations etc.. it is just too simple of a tool. However that is what makes it great for other purposes like self organization.
Allows to keep track of personal organization for different project/areas, and have to do lists for all of them, with sub sections for each and deadlines if necessary.