ToDowl: an Any.do alternative with notes
Any.do combines a task list with a calendar view, shared lists and a focus timer. Microsoft To Do is the lighter version of that idea, free and built into Outlook. Neither has a notes editor or a habit tracker. ToDowl covers the same task-and-calendar ground and adds project notes and a monthly habit grid in the same account.
| Feature |  ToDowl |  Any.do |  Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task list | Kanban and list views per project. | List view with due dates, reminders and shared lists for family or team members. | Simple lists with steps, due dates and a My Day view. |
| Calendar view | Weekly and monthly calendar, color-coded by project. | Built-in calendar view alongside the task list. | No calendar view in the app; tasks with dates sync to Outlook Calendar separately. |
| Notes | Project-based notes editor. | No rich notes editor. | No notes feature. |
| Focus tools | No built-in Pomodoro timer yet. | Built-in focus timer - one of its stronger features. | No built-in focus timer. |
Why switch
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The same task-and-calendar pairing
A Kanban board plus a weekly and monthly calendar cover what Any.do's list-and-calendar combination does.
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Notes, which neither has
A project-based notes editor sits next to your tasks - something Any.do and Microsoft To Do both leave out.
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Habits get a dedicated view
A monthly grid with streaks tracks habits directly, instead of turning them into recurring tasks.
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One account, not a Microsoft sign-in
ToDowl works with its own account, so switching from Microsoft To Do does not require keeping a Microsoft login around.
Other alternatives
ToDowl: a Trello alternative with a calendar
Trello is a kanban board. ToDowl keeps the board and adds a calendar, notes and a habit tracker in the same place, next to ClickUp for a second reference point.
See what changesToDowl: a Todoist alternative with a calendar
Todoist is a fast, dedicated to-do app. ToDowl adds a calendar, notes and habits in the same account, with Google Tasks shown here as a lighter second option.
See what changesToDowl: a lighter ClickUp alternative
ClickUp is a large platform built for teams. ToDowl is a smaller, personal option with a task board, calendar, notes and habits, plus Trello for a simpler view.
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