Logseq vs Microsoft To Do
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
It's close: Logseq edges it 8.5 to 8.4, so the right pick depends on what you need. Logseq wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Microsoft To Do on 2, with 1 tied.
Students, researchers and writers who like outlines and linked daily notes
Windows and Outlook users who want a free, no-fuss to-do list
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Logseq | Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity & Notes | Productivity & Notes |
| Category rank | #10 of 17 | #11 of 17 |
| Developer | Logseq, Inc. | Microsoft |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux | ✓ | — |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Logseq better than Microsoft To Do?
It's close: Logseq edges it 8.5 to 8.4, so the right pick depends on what you need. Logseq wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Microsoft To Do on 2, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Logseq or Microsoft To Do?
Logseq: Free and open source; optional Open Collective backing starts at $5 a month. Microsoft To Do: Free with a Microsoft account; no paid tier. On value for money, Logseq scores higher.
Do Logseq and Microsoft To Do work on the same devices?
Only Logseq runs on Linux.
Which is more private, Logseq or Microsoft To Do?
Logseq scores higher on privacy (9.6/10). App Store label: no tracking, and only crash and performance data, not linked to you. Your notes live on your device, and the beta sync is end-to-end encrypted with a password you set.
Strengths and weaknesses
Logseq
- Free and open source
- Your notes stay on your own device
- Linking, searches and plugins for building a big knowledge base
- The new database version is still in beta
- iPhone App Store version last updated in April 2024
- Android app isn't on Google Play
Logseq is a free, open-source outliner for people who think in bullet points. Each day starts with a journal page, and linking ideas with double brackets slowly builds a web of connected notes. Add tasks, saved searches, flashcards and notes on PDFs, and keep it all on your own device. A big change is underway, though: the new database version is still in beta, and the iPhone App Store app dates from 2024.
Full Logseq review
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
