Recommendation & Best Fit
Choose Todoist if you prioritize:
- Lower starting entry cost ($4/mo vs $10/mo)
Choose Notion if you prioritize:
- Seamless alignment with Productivity & Collaboration standard industry workflows
Feature
Todoist
Notion
Rating
⭐ 4.8/5
⭐ 4.8/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$4/mo
$10/mo
Monthly Visits
38.0M
165.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
5 apps
7 apps
Team Size
SMB
ENTERPRISE
Todoist Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best natural language date recognition of any task manager on the market
- Runs on every device imaginable (including Apple Watch and Wear OS)
- Fast keyboard shortcuts make adding 10 tasks take 15 seconds
Cons
- Reminders and alarms require Pro subscription
- Limited file attachment size on free tier (5MB)
Notion Pros & Cons
Pros
- Infinite flexibility to build customized team wikis, CRM systems, and personal dashboards
- Clean, minimalist aesthetic that keeps workspaces organized
- Huge global community of templates and third-party integrations
Cons
- Very large complex relational databases can feel sluggish on mobile apps
- Offline editing capability is basic compared to local Markdown apps like Obsidian
Todoist Key Features
- Natural Language Quick Add ('Finish draft tomorrow at 10am p1')
- Interactive Kanban Boards & List Views
- Productivity Karma Streaks & Completion Analytics
- Two-Way Google Calendar Real-Time Sync
Notion Key Features
- Flexible Block-Based Canvas Architecture
- Relational Databases with Table, Board, Timeline, and Calendar Views
- Notion AI Q&A Search Across Entire Workspace
- Notion Calendar Integration with Google Calendar