Todoist’s appeal is speed and simplicity: where Notion asks you to build a system, Todoist just wants you to add a task and get back to work.
Key Features
Todoist’s Pro tier includes up to 300 personal projects, custom filters and reminders, full activity history, and AI-assisted task suggestions, all wrapped in a fast, minimal interface across platforms.
Pricing
Todoist offers a limited free tier and a paid Pro tier billed monthly or annually. Check current pricing.
Pros
- Extremely fast and lightweight, minimal setup required
- Reliable cross-platform sync
- Affordable for solo freelance use
Cons
- Less robust than full project-management tools for complex projects
- No built-in docs or wiki functionality
Best For
Freelancers who want fast, no-frills task and deadline tracking without setting up a full workspace system.
Verdict
Todoist is the better choice if you want to start managing tasks in minutes. For a more comprehensive workspace that also handles docs and databases, see our Notion review.