Short answer: TickTick bundles more into one app, including calendar views, habits and a focus timer, and its pricing page listed Premium at US$49.99 a year on 6 October 2026. Todoist is a focused task manager with strong quick entry and filters, and its page listed Pro at US$5 per user per month, or $60 billed yearly. If you want an all-in-one planner for yourself, start with TickTick. If you want a clean task list that scales to team projects, start with Todoist.
How we compared them
We read both vendors’ official homepages and pricing pages on 6 October 2026 and captured the pages. We did not run the two apps side by side in daily use, so this is a comparison of what each vendor documents, not a verdict from months of use. Where a claim is the vendor’s own, we say so. The “try the same week in both” section at the end gives you a short way to test them yourself with your own tasks. Prices and limits change, so check both pricing pages before you pay.
TickTick vs Todoist at a glance
TickTick: what the vendor says
TickTick’s homepage describes a to-do list and calendar app for work projects, personal tasks and study plans. It lists six calendar views (yearly, monthly, weekly, agenda, multi-day and multi-week), voice capture that extracts dates and priorities, an audio summary feature for recordings, constant reminders that keep ringing until a task is complete, repeat reminders, natural language date recognition, custom filters, keyboard shortcuts, shared lists with assigned tasks, integrations, statistics for tasks, focus duration and habit logs, and 40+ themes. It says it syncs across phone, computer, tablet and watch.
The pricing page lists a Free tier and a Premium tier at US$49.99 per year. Free includes 9 lists with 99 tasks each, list and Kanban views, natural language entry, task reminders and cross-platform sync. Premium raises that to 299 lists and 999 tasks per list and adds multiple calendar views, task duration, email reminders and themes. The refund FAQ says purchases through Google Play, PayPal or Stripe can be refunded within 14 days, and that data is retained after Premium expires.
Todoist: what the vendor says
Todoist’s homepage calls itself the world’s number one to-do list app and says more than 50 million professionals use it. It emphasizes capturing tasks in natural language, sorting them into Today and Upcoming or custom filters, scheduling due dates, a calendar view, recurring tasks and a shared space for team tasks kept separate from personal ones. It also lists more than 50 templates and says it is SOC 2 Type II certified.
Its pricing page showed three plans in US dollars. Beginner is free and lists 5 personal projects, 3 filter views and one week of activity history. Pro is $5 per user per month ($60 billed yearly) and lists 300 personal projects, a calendar layout, task duration, custom task reminders, 150 filter views, full reporting history, Task Assist, deadlines and unlimited Ramble. Business is $8 per user per month ($96 billed yearly) and adds a shared team workspace, up to 500 team projects, 1,000 team members and guests, roles and permissions and centralized billing.
Limits that decide it
The free plans are where the apps differ most in structure. TickTick limits how many lists and tasks per list you can hold, while Todoist limits how many personal projects you can create and how many filters you can save. Which limit hurts first depends on how you work.
- If you keep many small lists: TickTick’s 9 free lists and Todoist’s 5 free projects are both tight. Paid tiers raise them to 299 and 300.
- If you keep long lists: TickTick caps free lists at 99 tasks each, while Todoist’s pricing page does not list a per-project task cap.
- If you use filters heavily: Todoist lists 3 filter views on free and 150 on Pro.
- If you need file attachments: TickTick lists 1 attachment per day on free and 199 on Premium, and Todoist lists 5 MB uploads on free and 100 MB on Pro.
- If you want reminders: TickTick lists 2 task reminders on free and 5 on Premium. Todoist lists task reminders on every plan and custom reminders on Pro.
Tasks, calendars and reminders
Tasks. Both support due dates, priorities, sub-tasks and recurring tasks. Todoist’s pitch is speed and clarity: quick natural language entry and a Today view. TickTick adds checklists inside tasks and habit tracking alongside them.
Calendars. TickTick lists several calendar views on its homepage, with a basic calendar view on free and unlimited on Premium. Todoist keeps the calendar layout on its paid personal plan. If you want to see your tasks on a week grid without paying, check the free tiers carefully.
Reminders. TickTick advertises constant and repeat reminders, with limits on free. Todoist lists task reminders on all plans and custom reminders on Pro. If missing a deadline is costly for you, read the reminder rows on each pricing page.
Teams and sharing
Todoist has a named Business plan with a shared team workspace, team projects, roles and permissions, and centralized billing. TickTick lists shared lists and assigned tasks, and a member count of 2 on free and 29 on Premium. For a couple sharing a grocery list, either works. For a company, Todoist’s Business plan is the clearer fit on paper, though you should confirm it against your needs.
Which should you pick
- You want tasks, calendar and habits in one app: TickTick.
- You want a minimal, fast list: Todoist.
- You need team workspaces and roles: Todoist Business.
- You want the lowest paid price for one person: compare US$49.99 per year (TickTick Premium) with $60 per year (Todoist Pro billed yearly), then check which features you actually need.
- You are not sure: run both free plans for a week.
Try the same week in both
A fair test costs nothing. Pick one real week and enter the same items in both apps: five recurring tasks, three deadlines with reminders, one shared list and one project with sub-tasks. Then plan your Friday from each app’s Today view. Note which one you opened more by day three, which free limit you hit, and whether you missed the calendar. That tells you more than any feature table.
Looking for more options? See our guides to Todoist alternatives, habit tracker apps and Notion alternatives.
Which app fits which kind of planner
Feature lists only go so far. The better question is how you plan your day. These profiles use only what each vendor says on its own pages, read on 6 October 2026. We did not run hands-on tests, so treat them as starting points for your own trial.
The solo planner who wants one place for tasks and calendar
TickTick lists six calendar views, voice capture, habit tracking and focus stats alongside tasks. That bundle suits someone who wants to see tasks on a calendar and track habits without a second app. Todoist also lists a calendar layout on its Pro and Business plans, so the difference is how central the calendar is to the product.
The minimalist who wants a fast, clear list
Todoist’s pitch is speed and clarity: quick entry in natural language and a Today view. If you mainly want to capture tasks quickly and see what is due, a focused list can feel lighter than a bundle of tools. Pick the one whose first screen you would be happy to see every morning.
Two people sharing lists
TickTick lists shared lists and assigned tasks, with a member count of 2 on Free and 29 on Premium. For a couple sharing groceries or chores, check the shared-list limits on the plan you would use. Todoist’s sharing and team features are tied to its plans, so read the pricing page for what is available on Free and Pro.
A small team with roles and permissions
Todoist has a named Business plan with a shared team workspace, team projects, roles and permissions, and centralized billing. If you need roles and a shared workspace, that plan is described on the page. TickTick’s team features are shared lists and assigned tasks, so look closely at whether that is enough for your group.
The habit builder
TickTick lists habit tracking as part of the app. If daily routines matter as much as deadlines, that is a point in its favor. For more tools in that space, see our guide to habit tracker apps.
What each app costs over time
Prices below come from the official pages on 6 October 2026, and the totals are our own arithmetic. They exclude tax and any promotion. Confirm current prices before you buy.
One person over three years
- TickTick Premium: US$49.99 per year, so about US$149.97 over three years.
- Todoist Pro: $5 per user per month, shown as $60 billed yearly, so $180 over three years.
The gap is about $30 over three years, small enough that features and habits should decide it.
A small team on Todoist Business
Todoist listed Business at $8 per user per month, or $96 billed yearly. For five people that comes to $480 a year by our arithmetic. Add that to the cost of switching tools and the time to move projects over.
When free is enough
Both apps have free plans with limits. TickTick lists 9 lists and 99 tasks per list on Free. Todoist lists 5 personal projects. If your system fits inside those limits, you can stay free. Use the same week of real tasks in both apps to see which limit you hit first.
Switching without losing your system
Before you move, check each app’s help pages for import and export options. Move one project first, keep the old app open for a week, and only cancel a paid plan once your recurring tasks and reminders behave the way you expect. See also our guide to Todoist alternatives if neither app fits.
FAQ
Is TickTick better than Todoist?
Neither is better for everyone. TickTick bundles calendar views, habit tracking and focus stats with tasks, while Todoist is a focused task manager with natural-language entry and a clear team plan. If you want to see tasks, calendar and habits in one app, start with TickTick. If you want a minimal list that gets out of your way, or you need team roles and a shared workspace, start with Todoist. Run the same week of real tasks in both before you pay for either.
Is TickTick free?
Yes. TickTick has a Free tier, which on the pages we read lists 9 lists and 99 tasks per list. A paid Premium tier was listed at US$49.99 per year on 6 October 2026, which raises those limits. If you keep many small lists or long lists, you may hit the free limits quickly, so count your own lists and the longest one before you decide.
How much is Todoist Pro?
Todoist listed Pro at $5 per user per month, shown as $60 billed yearly, on 6 October 2026. Business was listed at $8 per user per month, shown as $96 billed yearly. Prices are shown before tax and can change, so check the pricing page in your own currency before you buy.
Does Todoist have a calendar view?
Yes, on paid plans. Its pricing page lists a calendar layout on Pro and Business. If calendar planning is central to how you work, check which layout options are included on the free plan before you rely on it, and compare them with TickTick’s six calendar views.
Can I use either app for a team?
Todoist has a Business plan for teams with a shared workspace, team projects, roles and permissions, and centralized billing. TickTick lists shared lists and assigned tasks, with a member count of 29 on Premium. For a small group sharing a few lists, TickTick may be enough. For a team that needs roles, permissions and one bill, read Todoist Business first.
How many projects or lists can I have on the free plans?
TickTick Free lists 9 lists, with 99 tasks per list. Todoist Free lists 5 personal projects. Both limits are tight if you separate work into many areas. Paid tiers raise them, to 299 lists on TickTick Premium and 300 projects on Todoist Pro according to the pages we read. Check the current limits on each vendor page.
Can I try both before paying?
Yes. Both offer free plans. A fair test is to enter the same five recurring tasks, three deadlines with reminders, one shared list and one project with sub-tasks in both apps, then plan your Friday from each app’s Today view. Note which app you opened without being reminded, because that is usually the better fit.
Which app is better for habits and focus?
TickTick lists habit tracking and focus stats on its site. If daily routines matter, TickTick is the more natural fit. If you prefer a separate habit app, our habit tracker apps guide compares options.
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