Looking for a Microsoft To Do Alternative?
Written By The Aftertone Team
Why people leave Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do works fine for simple reminders but is too basic for growing needs. No time blocking, no meaningful calendar view, no focus mode, and no way to understand whether your week was productive.
How to cancel Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do is free and has no standalone subscription. If you have Microsoft 365, manage it at account.microsoft.com/services.
Go to Microsoft To Do billing settings
What to look for in a Microsoft To Do alternative
The right replacement depends on why Microsoft To Do stopped working for you:
If you need better calendar integration. Look for a tool where tasks and calendar live in the same view — not two separate apps you have to manually sync.
If you need less manual overhead. Auto-scheduling (where the tool suggests a plan and you confirm it) cuts the time spent maintaining your system. Avoid tools that reschedule without your input.
If you need clearer output data. A weekly report that shows whether your protected time produced real work is more useful than a productivity score or a streak counter.
What Aftertone does differently
Aftertone is the step up from a list. Tasks and calendar in one view, time blocking built in, a Focus Screen, and a weekly report showing how your time was actually spent.
How to get your data out of Microsoft To Do
Step 1. In Microsoft To Do, go to Settings → Export data.
Step 2. Download the CSV. It includes task name, list, due date, and notes.
Step 3. Paste your open tasks into Aftertone's Smart Capture.
Microsoft To Do is free — no cancellation needed. Run Aftertone's trial alongside it.
How to set up Aftertone
2. Download Aftertone. Free 14-day trial at aftertone.io/get-started. No card required.
3. Connect Google Calendar. Your existing events pull in immediately. Your calendar and tasks are now in one view.
4. Plan your first week. Use Auto Plan to schedule your tasks. The weekly report will tell you at the end of the week whether it worked.
Full migration guide: aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel Microsoft To Do?
Microsoft To Do is free and has no standalone subscription. If you have Microsoft 365, manage it at account.microsoft.com/services. Direct link: https://account.microsoft.com/services
How do I export my data from Microsoft To Do?
Most Microsoft To Do data can be exported from Settings or as a CSV. Once exported, paste your task list into Aftertone's Smart Capture and it structures everything automatically. See aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool for a step-by-step guide.
Is there a free trial for Aftertone?
Yes. 14 days, no card required. Download at aftertone.io/get-started.
What does Aftertone do that Microsoft To Do doesn't?
Aftertone is the step up from a list. Tasks and calendar in one view, time blocking built in, a Focus Screen, and a weekly report showing how your time was actually spent.
Try Aftertone free -- 14 days, no card required
See the full comparison: Aftertone vs Microsoft To Do (2026)
