A simpler, no-sign-up Microsoft To Do alternative
If you want a Microsoft To Do alternative that skips the account, the multiple lists and the ecosystem, TasksPage is worth a look. It is a free, single-page to-do list you can start using with no sign-up — every task gets a progress percentage, and the whole list auto-sorts by how done you are. It is genuinely simpler than Microsoft To Do, but it is also a new, small indie tool with no native mobile apps and no team features, so this page is honest about where Microsoft To Do wins.
The short version
Microsoft To Do is a polished, completely free task app that syncs everywhere — but it requires a Microsoft account before you can add a single task, and it structures your work into multiple lists plus a "My Day" view. TasksPage takes the opposite approach: one flat page, no account required, and a progress bar on every task.
- Choose TasksPage if you want to open a browser, start typing, and keep everything on one page with zero setup and zero ecosystem lock-in.
- Choose Microsoft To Do if you already live in Outlook and Microsoft 365, want native iOS/Android apps, or need list sharing and reminders that sync across every device.
TasksPage vs Microsoft To Do at a glance
| TasksPage | Microsoft To Do | |
|---|---|---|
| Sign-up required | No — works with no account (optional free account only for cross-device sync) | Yes — a personal or work/school Microsoft account is required before you can add any task |
| Price of a usable plan | Free forever; optional Pro $2/mo or $20/yr | Free with a Microsoft account; no paid tier for the app itself |
| Best for | Personal, single-page lists with zero setup | People in the Microsoft/Outlook ecosystem who want cross-device sync |
| Layout | Everything on one flat page; tasks auto-sort by completion | Multiple separate lists plus a "My Day" daily planner |
| Progress tracking | Drag a progress percentage on every task | Steps/subtasks and tick-to-complete (no percentage) |
| Privacy / offline | Works offline as an installable PWA; no third-party tracking | Cloud-only; every task syncs to Microsoft's servers |
| Native mobile apps | No native apps — installable PWA only | Yes — dedicated iOS and Android apps, plus Windows and Mac |
| Team sharing & integrations | None — personal use only | List sharing plus deep Outlook / Microsoft 365 integration |
What makes TasksPage different
TasksPage is built around one idea: everything on one page, with no project-manager bloat. A few things you won't find in Microsoft To Do:
- A progress percentage on every task — drag to set how far along you are, and the list re-sorts automatically so the nearly-done and not-started items separate themselves.
- No account needed — this is a real Microsoft To Do alternative with no sign-up. Open the page and start typing; add a free account later only if you want cross-device sync.
- Colour categories you can password-protect — five colours free, unlimited on Pro, with server-side password-gating on any category (note: this is access-gating, encrypted at rest — not end-to-end encryption, and there is no password recovery).
- Notes, questions, file attachments (100MB free / 5GB Pro), instant search, drag-and-drop reorder, a burn-to-done animation with undo, and offline use as an installable PWA.
Pro ($2/mo or $20/yr) adds unlimited categories, reminders, due dates, recurring tasks, calendar/ICS export, themes and dark mode, more storage and a request-a-feature line. No ads, no third-party tracking, on either tier.
When Microsoft To Do is the better choice
To be fair, Microsoft To Do is an excellent app and beats TasksPage in several real ways. Pick it if:
- You want native mobile apps. Microsoft To Do has dedicated iOS and Android apps alongside Windows, Mac and web, all syncing seamlessly. TasksPage has no native apps — only an installable PWA.
- You live in Outlook / Microsoft 365. Flagged emails and Outlook Tasks appear in To Do automatically. TasksPage has no integrations at all — no Slack, no calendar sync-in, no Zapier, no email-to-task.
- You need to share lists or use "My Day". Microsoft To Do offers list sharing and a genuinely useful daily planner. TasksPage is single-user and personal only, with no collaboration.
- You want a mature, free, feature-complete app. Microsoft To Do is completely free with no ads or paywalls, and it is a well-established product. TasksPage is a new, small indie tool with a smaller ecosystem.
In short: if you want breadth, mobile apps, sharing and ecosystem integration, Microsoft To Do is the stronger pick. If you want one page and no friction, keep reading.
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Frequently asked
Is there a free Microsoft To Do alternative?
Yes. TasksPage is free forever with no ads and no third-party tracking. It covers the core of a to-do list — tasks, categories, notes, search, attachments and offline use — and adds a progress percentage on every task. An optional Pro plan ($2/mo or $20/yr) adds reminders, due dates, recurring tasks, calendar export and more. Note that Microsoft To Do is itself free, so the real difference is approach, not price: TasksPage needs no account and keeps everything on one page.
Can I use a Microsoft To Do alternative without an account?
Yes — that's a core reason to choose TasksPage. It works with no sign-up: open the page and start adding tasks immediately. Microsoft To Do, by contrast, requires you to sign in with a Microsoft account before you can add anything. With TasksPage, you only need a free account if you want to sync across devices.
How is TasksPage simpler than Microsoft To Do?
Microsoft To Do organises work into multiple separate lists plus a "My Day" view. TasksPage puts everything on one flat page that auto-sorts by completion, with a drag-to-set progress percentage on each task. There are no projects, boards or ecosystem features to configure — it is deliberately built for personal, single-page use.
Does TasksPage have mobile apps like Microsoft To Do?
No. This is a genuine limitation: Microsoft To Do has native iOS and Android apps, while TasksPage is a web app you can install as a PWA from your browser. The PWA works offline and adds a home-screen icon, but it is not a native app store download. If native mobile apps are essential, Microsoft To Do is the better choice.
Can TasksPage sync with Outlook or other tools?
No. TasksPage has no third-party integrations — no Outlook or calendar sync-in, no Slack, no Zapier, no email-to-task. Microsoft To Do integrates deeply with Outlook and Microsoft 365, so flagged emails and Outlook Tasks appear automatically. If that ecosystem integration matters to you, Microsoft To Do wins.
Is my data private with TasksPage?
TasksPage works offline (installable PWA), needs no account, and does no third-party tracking. Any category can be password-protected — this is server-side access-gating with data encrypted at rest, not end-to-end encryption, and there is no password recovery, so keep your password safe. Microsoft To Do is cloud-only, syncing every task to Microsoft's servers, which is convenient but not a local, offline-first option.
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