Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 366 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Microsoft To Do holds a clear lead as the most recommended option for free, simple task management across devices. When buyers ask for privacy without an account, Tasks.org is the usual answer instead.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | free, subscriptionless task tracking with Outlook and ecosystem integration | free, subscriptionless task tracking with Outlook and ecosystem integration | 63% |
| 2 | flexible daily planning featuring fast natural language input | flexible daily planning featuring fast natural language input | 48% |
| 3 | an elegant one-time purchase task manager for Apple devices | an elegant one-time purchase task manager for Apple devices | 41% |
| 4 | minimalist task capture deeply tied into Google workspace tools | minimalist task capture deeply tied into Google workspace tools | 39% |
| 5 | all-in-one productivity combining to-do lists, habit tracking, and timers | all-in-one productivity combining to-do lists, habit tracking, and timers | 33% |
| 6 | free, built-in task management with Siri and location alerts | free, built-in task management with Siri and location alerts | 30% |
| 7 | structured project workflows and shared task tracking for teams | structured project workflows and shared task tracking for teams | 19% |
| 8 | visual task pipelines and boards for categorizing project stages | visual task pipelines and boards for categorizing project stages | 18% |
| 9 | flexible custom workspaces blending notes, docs, and task databases | flexible custom workspaces blending notes, docs, and task databases | 18% |
| 10 | free, open-source offline task management for developers | free, open-source offline task management for developers | 16% |
| 11 | 14% | ||
| 12 | 11% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 14 | 7% | ||
| 15 | 7% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Cultured Code Thingsrising and Trellorising gained traction, with Trellorising becoming one of the most named options for organizing tasks online. Notionfalling appeared less frequently across general queries, while Super Productivityrising joined the most named tools for account-free privacy.
Week of Aug 31–Sep 6 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Apple Reminders, 17% on ChatGPT Search and 44% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft To Do | 56% | 70% | |
| Todoist | 50% | 45% | |
| Cultured Code Things | 32% | 50% | |
| Google Tasks | 31% | 47% | |
| TickTick | 30% | 35% | |
| Apple Reminders | 17% | 44% | |
| Asana | 20% | 18% | |
| Trello | 18% | 18% | |
| Notion | 15% | 21% | |
| Super Productivity | 16% | 16% |
36% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. zapier.com, reddit.com, youtube.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
Are there any basic task managers available that don't use a subscription model?
What is the best to-do list app?
How do I organize my tasks & todos online?
I need a task manager that is simple and does not try to be a project management suite.
What is the best task management app?
I'm looking for a to-do list application that works offline and is available for a one-time purchase or free, rather than a subscription model.
I'm looking for a to-do list application that doesn't force me to create an account and prioritizes privacy. What are my options?