Let's be upfront: Todoist is one of the best pure task managers ever built. Its natural language input is genuinely magical — type "call client every Monday at 9am" and it just works. The interface is clean, the mobile experience is polished, and after years of iteration, almost nothing feels broken. If a focused, elegant to-do list is exactly what you need, Todoist earns an honest recommendation.
Where it starts to crack is the moment your work stops being a clean list. Notes live somewhere else. Files live somewhere else. Context — the stuff that explains why a task matters — gets lost in tool-switching. That's the gap TaskLoco was built to fill. It starts with a sticky-note metaphor everyone already understands, then layers in reminders, file attachments, a calendar, and team sharing without asking you to become a project manager to use any of it. This comparison will show you exactly where each app wins and where it doesn't — so you can pick the right one for how you actually work.
Where Todoist Genuinely Wins
Todoist's natural language input deserves real credit. Typing a task in plain English and watching it parse the date, time, and recurrence correctly is a small delight that saves real seconds every time. TaskLoco doesn't have this — you set reminders manually, picking the date and time yourself. If speed-of-capture for repeating tasks is your primary use case, that gap matters.
Todoist also has a decade of third-party integrations behind it. If your workflow depends on syncing tasks directly into Slack, Google Calendar two-way sync, or Zapier automations, Todoist's integration library is deeper. TaskLoco's integrations are more limited — it does what it does exceptionally well within its own ecosystem, but it isn't trying to be a universal integration hub.
Finally, Todoist's karma system and productivity streaks are genuinely motivating for some people. If gamification keeps you accountable, that's a real feature, not a gimmick. TaskLoco doesn't have a points system — its motivation comes from the visual clarity of a wall of notes that shrinks as you finish things.
Where TaskLoco Pulls Ahead
Todoist is a task manager. TaskLoco is a workspace. That distinction sounds like marketing copy until you hit the moment where a task needs a PDF attached, a photo embedded, or three paragraphs of background that explain what the task even means. In Todoist, you're adding a comment or linking to another app. In TaskLoco, all of that lives inside the note itself.
TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of file storage per person — attach contracts, images, voice memos, spreadsheets, anything. The note holds the task and the context. When a reminder fires, it arrives as a push notification to your phone and computer that deep-links directly back to that note, with all the attached context ready to go. You're not hunting for the file; it's right there.
The calendar view in TaskLoco Premium gives you a proper time-based overview of everything on your plate — notes, tasks, and calendar events together. Todoist has a calendar layout too, but it's built around tasks only. If your week is a mix of meetings, deliverables, and reference notes, TaskLoco's wall-plus-calendar view keeps everything in one visual space rather than forcing you to cross-reference multiple tools.
Team sharing in TaskLoco Premium works the way email works — you share a note, the recipient clones it and owns their own copy. No permissions to configure, no access levels to manage, no admin overhead. It scales naturally whether you're sharing with one person or twenty.
Free Tiers and the Chrome Extension
Both apps offer free access, but the structures are very different. Todoist's free tier is task-focused with limits on project count and features. TaskLoco offers two distinct free tiers built for different situations.
TaskLoco Lite is the native iPhone and Android app — completely anonymous, no sign-in, no account. It stores up to 20 notes as a JSON file on your device. It never syncs to any server, which makes it genuinely private. It's an introductory tier, not a full product — but for someone who wants a fast, zero-friction note capture tool on their phone with no account attached to it, nothing else works quite like it.
TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is the web app and Chrome extension tier — free, sign in with Google, up to 30 notes that sync across all your devices. The Chrome extension is the standout feature here: one click captures any webpage — including the title, URL, and your own annotation — directly into a note. Doing research? Every source becomes a note instantly. Lite Plus+ has no reminders, no file attachments, and no team sharing, but as a free cross-device workspace it's genuinely useful.
Neither free tier requires a credit card. If you want reminders, files, calendar view, unlimited notes, and team sharing, that's TaskLoco Premium — and the charter offer makes it worth looking at before those spots are gone.
File Attachments: TaskLoco vs Todoist
Todoist allows file attachments on tasks, but storage is not its core proposition — files are treated as supplementary. TaskLoco Premium puts 10GB of file storage per person at the center of the experience. Every note can hold attachments: documents, images, audio, video, anything. Storage add-ons are available in 10GB, 50GB, 200GB, and 1TB tiers — stackable up to 100x — so the ceiling is effectively unlimited as your needs grow.
The difference in philosophy matters. In Todoist, a file attached to a task is evidence or a reference document. In TaskLoco, the note is the file, the task, the context, and the reminder all at once. A contractor submits an invoice — you drop it in the note, set a reminder, and when the push notification fires you're looking at the invoice immediately, not searching your email for an attachment that came in three days ago.
For anyone who regularly works with documents as part of their tasks — not just as a side reference — TaskLoco's attachment-first approach changes the daily experience in ways that are hard to overstate once you've used it for a week.
The Honest Comparison
| Feature | TaskLoco | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Two free tiers: Lite (20 notes, native app, no sign-in) and Lite Plus+ (30 notes, synced, web + Chrome extension) FREE | Free tier with limited project count and feature access |
| Natural language task input | Not available — dates and times set manually | Best-in-class natural language input — type a task in plain English and it parses date, time, and recurrence |
| Notes (not just tasks) | Core feature — sticky-note workspace where every note can hold tasks, files, and rich content | Task descriptions and comments — not a true note-taking workspace |
| File attachments | 10GB included with Premium per person; add-on tiers up to 1TB | File attachments supported but not storage-first |
| Reminders | Premium: push notification reminders that deep-link back to the original note; optional email and SMS add-on | Reminders available on paid plans |
| Calendar view | Full calendar view included with Premium — notes, tasks, and events together | Calendar layout for tasks; limited to task-only view |
| Team sharing | Yes — included with Premium. Each team member requires a separate subscription — currently $9.99/month per person, but TaskLoco is offering a Charter Member special: 50% off for life, currently $4.99/month per person for the first 500 subscribers with code CHARTER50. | Shared projects and task assignment with comment threads |
| Chrome extension | Free with Lite Plus+ — one click captures any webpage as a note with title, URL, and your annotation FREE | Browser extensions available for task capture |
| Third-party integrations | Limited integrations — TaskLoco is its own ecosystem | Extensive integrations — Slack, Zapier, Google Calendar two-way sync, and more |
| Native mobile app | TaskLoco Lite is the native iPhone/Android app — anonymous, no sign-in, 20 notes on device. Premium is the web app used via mobile browser. | Polished native iOS and Android apps with full feature parity |
| Cross-device sync | Lite Plus+ and Premium sync across all devices via the web app FREE | Full cross-device sync on free and paid tiers |
| Unlimited notes/tasks | Unlimited with Premium; 20 notes on Lite, 30 on Lite Plus+ | Task limits on free tier; unlimited on paid |
| Gamification / streaks | Not available | Karma points and productivity streaks built in |
| Anonymous / no-account use | TaskLoco Lite: fully anonymous, no sign-in ever, no account required FREE | Account required for all use |
| Storage add-ons | 10GB / 50GB / 200GB / 1TB tiers, stackable up to 100x | Not a storage-focused platform |
| Gantt charts / project timelines | Not available | Not available natively (third-party integrations required) |
| Enterprise SSO / compliance | Not available | Available on business plans |
| Pricing model | One Premium tier per person — all features included, no upsell tiers | Multiple paid tiers with features gated across plans |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You work with notes, documents, and context — not just bare task lines
- You want reminders that fire as push notifications and deep-link directly back to the note with all its files
- You need file attachments integrated into your tasks without jumping to a separate storage app
- You want a calendar view that shows notes, tasks, and events together in one place
- You share work with others and want cloneable notes without configuring permissions
- You want the Chrome extension to capture webpages into notes in one click — free
- You want one Premium tier with everything included, no feature-gated upsells
Use Todoist if…
- You rely heavily on natural language task input and want dates and recurrences parsed from plain English
- Your workflow depends on deep third-party integrations like Zapier, two-way Google Calendar sync, or Slack task creation
- You want a polished native mobile app with full features available in the App Store or Play Store
- You need enterprise SSO or compliance certifications for your organization
- You're motivated by gamification — karma scores and productivity streaks keep you accountable
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
Code CHARTER50 auto-applies at checkout. First 500 spots only — once they're gone, this offer is gone permanently. Act fast while spots last.
Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco vs Todoist
TaskLoco Lite
- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
- Free forever
TaskLoco Lite Plus+
- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Todoist better than TaskLoco?
For pure task management with natural language input and extensive integrations, Todoist is genuinely excellent. But if your work involves notes, files, calendar context, and team sharing — not just a task list — TaskLoco Premium covers all of that in one place without forcing you into multiple apps. The honest answer is: it depends on whether your work is a list or a workspace.
Does TaskLoco have natural language task input like Todoist?
No. TaskLoco does not parse natural language when entering tasks — you set dates and times manually. If typing a task in plain English and having it auto-schedule is critical to your workflow, Todoist genuinely does this better. TaskLoco's strength is everything around the task: the note, the files, the calendar view, and the reminder that pulls you straight back to the context.
How do TaskLoco reminders work compared to Todoist?
TaskLoco Premium reminders fire as push notifications to your phone and computer. The key differentiator is that each reminder deep-links directly back to the original note — so when the notification fires, you're looking at the task, the attached files, and all the context immediately. Optional email notifications and SMS add-ons are available. Todoist also offers reminders on paid plans.
What is TaskLoco Lite and is it really free?
TaskLoco Lite is the native iPhone and Android app — genuinely free, completely anonymous, no sign-in, no account. It stores up to 20 notes as a file on your device and never syncs to any server. It's an introductory standalone tool, not a full-featured product. For free cross-device sync, the Chrome extension, and up to 30 notes, TaskLoco Lite Plus+ is also free — just sign in with Google.
How much does TaskLoco Premium cost?
$9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
Can TaskLoco replace Todoist for team use?
For teams that work with documents, notes, and rich context — yes. TaskLoco Premium's team sharing works like email: share a note, the recipient clones it and owns their own copy. No permissions to configure, no admin overhead. Each team member needs their own individual subscription. If your team primarily needs task assignment with comment threads and deep integrations into tools like Slack, Todoist may be the better fit.
Does TaskLoco have a Chrome extension?
Yes — and it's free with TaskLoco Lite Plus+. One click captures any webpage into a note, including the page title, URL, and any annotation you add. It's one of the fastest research-capture tools available in a browser, and it requires no paid subscription to use.
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