Microsoft To Do vs Google Keep
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
It's close: Microsoft To Do edges it 8.4 to 8.3, so the right pick depends on what you need. Microsoft To Do wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Google Keep on 1, with 1 tied.
Windows and Outlook users who want a free, no-fuss to-do list
Android users and families who want quick shared lists and simple notes
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Microsoft To Do | Google Keep |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity & Notes | Productivity & Notes |
| Category rank | #11 of 17 | #15 of 17 |
| Developer | Microsoft | |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | — |
| Windows | ✓ | — |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Microsoft To Do better than Google Keep?
It's close: Microsoft To Do edges it 8.4 to 8.3, so the right pick depends on what you need. Microsoft To Do wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Google Keep on 1, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft To Do or Google Keep?
Microsoft To Do: Free with a Microsoft account; no paid tier. Google Keep: Free; uses your Google account's 15 GB of free storage. On value for money, Microsoft To Do scores higher.
Do Microsoft To Do and Google Keep work on the same devices?
Only Microsoft To Do runs on Windows, Mac.
Which is more private, Microsoft To Do or Google Keep?
Microsoft To Do scores higher on privacy (7.4/10). App Store label: no tracking. Location, contact info, task content, IDs, usage and diagnostics may be linked to you. Google Play says no data is shared with third parties.
Strengths and weaknesses
Microsoft To Do
- Completely free, with no ads
- Apps for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and the web
- Works hand in hand with Outlook and Microsoft 365
- Recent updates are mostly bug fixes
- No calendar or board view for planning your week
- Needs a Microsoft account to sync
Microsoft To Do is a clean, free to-do list from the team behind Wunderlist. Each morning, My Day helps you pick what to tackle, with suggestions from your other lists. Break tasks into steps, set repeating reminders, share lists with family, and see emails you flagged in Outlook. It runs on almost everything. Recent updates have mostly been bug fixes, so don't expect big new features.
Full Microsoft To Do review
Google Keep
- Free, with no ads
- Works on Android, iPhone and any web browser
- Shared shopping lists update in real time
- No folders or tables, and only basic formatting
- Notes aren't end-to-end encrypted
- Keep Live is Android-only and needs a paid Google AI plan
Google Keep is the sticky-note wall of notes apps. Jot a thought, tick off a shopping list, snap a photo or record a voice memo, and it syncs to Android, iPhone and the web in seconds. Shared lists update live for everyone, and reminders pop up at the right time or place. It's free with no ads. Formatting is basic, there are no folders, and your notes aren't end-to-end encrypted.
Full Google Keep review
