Evernote vs. Microsoft To Do

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Evernote
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Evernote is a suite of software and services designed for notetaking and archiving. A "note" can be a piece of formatted text, a full webpage or webpage excerpt, a photograph, a voice memo, or a handwritten "ink" note. Notes can also have file attachments. Notes can be sorted into folders, then tagged, annotated, edited, given comments, searched and exported as part of a notebook. Evernote supports a number of operating system platforms (including OS X, iOS, Chrome OS, Android, Microsoft…
$7.99
per month
Microsoft To Do
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft To Do replaces the former Wunderlist task management tool.N/A
Pricing
EvernoteMicrosoft To Do
Editions & Modules
Premium
$7.99
per month
Business
$14.99
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
EvernoteMicrosoft To Do
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
Evernote
Chose Evernote
Evernote is not a great cloud drive or to-do list tool. However, Evernote allows one to organize resources in a way none of the other tools do. I can search in Evernote based on tags which is something I cannot do in a cloud drive (at least not that I know). This is important …
Chose Evernote
Evernote is more robust for adding other content besides checklists, but it has that feature as well.
Chose Evernote
The transition to Evernote was logical after the expansion of the functional to the current state. Yes, in some functions, it loses a little to competitors, but it is universal. It is convenient when all the data can be stored in one place and at the same time divided. The case …
Chose Evernote
Wunderlist, OneNote are tough competitors for Evernote. But Evernote's clean interface and ease of use is forcing us to stand with them.
Chose Evernote
It's free to use and works on all major platforms like Mac, Windows, Android Smartphone and Tablets, etc.
Chose Evernote
Evernote is better than is other powerful corporate competitors like Microsoft or Google. Microsoft's OneNote is the best competitor for Evernote with better online or offline note saving after its release of the tremendous Windows 10. But Evernote is still dominating its …
Chose Evernote
OneNote is the best alternative to Evernote. OneNote is structured just like a standard notebook. Google Keep is good for taking notes but it's in basic stages.
Microsoft To Do
Chose Microsoft To Do
Anytime you are trying to capture LISTS, organize them, potentially share them Wunderlist is the best 'system' from within which to do that. I have tried all the rest like Evernote, MS OneNote (train wreck) etc., but find Wunderlist to be much, much better for me at least. You …
Chose Microsoft To Do
I actually use several different apps depending on the task at hand. If it is a more "complete" set of notes that works better in a notebook format I will make those notes in Evernote or OneNote. If I am working more in a group-style setting I may use Slack. I also have some …
Chose Microsoft To Do
I selected MS To-Do because is easy to use, has a pretty UI and in my organization is free to use. Amazing to schedule your work, meetings, to-do list, prioritize task, etc, but is not like other software like Evernote that have more functionalities like a diagram, …
Chose Microsoft To Do
Compared to in-built apps from Microsoft or Apple, Wunderlist is far better. It is incredibly hard to collaborate on both Outlook, Gmail, or Apple calendar/reminders. I wouldn't suggest any of those for team projects. Additionally, Wunderlist allows me to separate your work and …
Chose Microsoft To Do
I started using Wunderlist purely to keep track of my to-dos and organize my time around the general tasks I have to complete. Attempts I have made to extend Wunderlist into project management or other broader tasks have been largely unsuccessful because it feels like there …
Chose Microsoft To Do
Wunderlist has a much simpler layout than the other software we have tried. Others are too complex when reminders and note-taking should not be this complex. Their homepage layouts are even more convoluting and unnecessary. Simpler is normally better for something like this. …
Chose Microsoft To Do
On the app, Wunderlist loads quickly and is easier to navigate. It's also very streamlined and not complicated in the slightest. You can quickly get to all your notes and share tasks/reminders or create new lists. Other apps are simple but take forever to load or are so full of …
Chose Microsoft To Do
Reason I went with Wunderlist is a simpler build. Applications like Asana or Trello are more large scale for milestones on projects with multiple calibrations across the project. I did not need to overcomplicate things, I needed a simple easy solution that gets the job done, …
Chose Microsoft To Do
Wunderlist opens quickly, is light, powerful, and focuses very well on creating, maintaining, and managing tasks. The other programs have a different focus, so their tasking systems just aren't powerful enough to match Wunderlist. Adding sub-tasks, setting a due date separate …
Chose Microsoft To Do
The most direct competitor to Wunderlist I used was Todoist - while they are very similar, the ability to sort and stack folders in Wunderlist was what won me over. The way I like to organize my thoughts and tasks fit better into the stacked folder method in Wunderlist. In a …
Chose Microsoft To Do
I think Wunderlist is specifically perfect for to-do and task list management, whereas many of the other competitors fall under note-taking and are better suited for students or business professionals that require longer form note taking. These other products may have similar …
Chose Microsoft To Do
Ease of use is a serious strength of Wunderlist. You can add multiple items quickly this way, just by continuing to type.
Chose Microsoft To Do
Wunderlist is simple to use and great for team work. Wunderlist helps us to track our work progress.
Features
EvernoteMicrosoft To Do
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Evernote
-
Ratings
Microsoft To Do
5.6
76 Ratings
32% below category average
Task Management00 Ratings8.076 Ratings
Resource Management00 Ratings6.241 Ratings
Gantt Charts00 Ratings4.58 Ratings
Scheduling00 Ratings8.158 Ratings
Workflow Automation00 Ratings3.033 Ratings
Team Collaboration00 Ratings5.067 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings6.017 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings7.017 Ratings
Document Management00 Ratings3.038 Ratings
Email integration00 Ratings6.342 Ratings
Mobile Access00 Ratings7.771 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings3.012 Ratings
Change request and Case Management00 Ratings5.39 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings4.95 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
Evernote
-
Ratings
Microsoft To Do
6.5
7 Ratings
17% below category average
Quotes/estimates00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
Invoicing00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
Project & financial reporting00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
Integration with accounting software00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
EvernoteMicrosoft To Do
Likelihood to Recommend
4.1
(106 ratings)
10.0
(73 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.3
(35 ratings)
8.0
(4 ratings)
Usability
7.6
(13 ratings)
8.0
(9 ratings)
Availability
8.9
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.9
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(27 ratings)
7.6
(30 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.8
(8 ratings)
10.0
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
EvernoteMicrosoft To Do
Likelihood to Recommend
Evernote
Evernote is an excellent tool for keeping track of client relationships and taking notes. The indexing is excellent, with text in images and text. However, a Wiki might be better for large-scale collaboration. It is a perfect use case for it, and it is hard to beat. To-do lists that need to be tracked or have due dates assigned do not work well in Evernote. It's almost like a library that anyone can add to, edit, tag, and reference. Evernote has a limited checklist function in terms of tasks meant to be kept in one place rather than reviewed and organized over time.
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Microsoft
I think Microsoft To Do is helpful for people who don't need a lot of customization in a task manager. I prefer using 3rd party task managers that allow me to create projects with tasks and subtasks. But for a team that already uses Microsoft products and doesn't want to learn or invest capital in another task manager, Microsoft To Do covers the basics and syncs with your calendar.
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Pros
Evernote
  • Ability to share meeting notes with others (like that it works well with Rocketbook).
  • The To-Do list helps with organization and project deadlines.
  • Able to sync to multiple devices so you can use it in the office or in the field.
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Microsoft
  • Wunderlist is what you need for your to do lists. It's really simple to use.
  • Allows you to set due date to your lists, share them with your team and/or create a folder to divide and organize all your list set
  • Also, Wunderlist is compatible with all platform and devices. So you can always be updated on your list or work on them from wherever you are and with all the devices you have.
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Cons
Evernote
  • The free application's feature will meet most users needs, but the Premium plan is expensive.
  • Though Evernote lets you create and manage notes effortlessly, its basic plan supports sync between two devices and does not support offline mode.
  • Can't export data easily to other applications.
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Microsoft
  • Viewing more than one task at a time.
  • Email forwarding tasks - sometimes can be buggy and not always smooth.
  • Option to show more detail on a task without clicking task - example: being able to see attachment without clicking on task to view.
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Likelihood to Renew
Evernote
I can't really imagine how much they'd have to charge me to make me quit Evernote. I can't really think of any technology that has changed my life as much without going back to email in the 90s, or the introduction of the iPhone. I know I sound ridiculous, but it would be really tough for me to live without it. If I were forced to choose between my smart phone (and keep in mind that I get lost in my driveway) and my Evernote, I'd probably choose my Evernote.
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Microsoft
It's working, and doing precisely what we selected it for. The only hesitation is if Microsoft suddenly drops the platform.
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Usability
Evernote
  • Basic visual organization - ability to create a notebook and store user notes inside of it.
  • Basic easy navigation - You can quickly move in and out of files and notes.
  • User intuitive addition - whatever you need to add to your document, it's relatively easy to understand and use.
  • We find overall that we still want some functionality in creating better task lists, boards, and other things that we find in Notion - which is the tool that we use as a team notebook/storage space.
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Microsoft
User friendly, easy to configure, and VERY simplistic. I particularly use heavily the phone app feature. While others in the room are on social media, I am reviewing my tasks and this triggers other tasks I know I need to get done. I like the sense of accomplishment of moving things to the completed pile as well.
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Reliability and Availability
Evernote
Generally issues are by connectivity and not Evernote availability but I have had issues in the past with cross-client consistency of data which Evernote Support has ID'd as bugs that are still unresolved as far as I know
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Microsoft
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Performance
Evernote
Fast and clean interface. Just upgraded to Evernote 5
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Microsoft
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Support Rating
Evernote
I bet you won’t even need to call their support. Their product has never failed me. Simply put. But if you were to email them to gather some details or help, I bet they won’t disappoint you. Don’t worry about the support, it’s the last thing you should worry about this product.
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Microsoft
I have not had an issue where I needed to reach out to Wunderlist, but I know their contact and online chat is easy to access and feel confident that they would be helpful. My only worry is Wunderlist is becoming Microsoft to-do in May 2020, and I believe the app will become worse after that.
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Implementation Rating
Evernote
Make sure you think about your tags. If you end up with multiple similar tags then things aren't grouped together as you might prefer. For instance if you have a tag called Disney and Walt Disney, this will split up your articles. Evernote makes it simple to correct, but I suggest you make sure your users look closely at the existing tags before creating new ones.
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Microsoft
Wunderlist giving 100% work satisfaction for me and my organization
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Alternatives Considered
Evernote
The most similar program I have used is OneNote by Microsoft, and other note taking programs exist like Notepad and Microsoft Word but those programs do not offer syncing like Evernote does. There are newer programs in the space like Dropbox Paper and Google Docs which would be on a list of ones to consider.
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Microsoft
It's a small tool compared to bigger project management software, but we found that they work perfectly together. It helps you declutter the larger PM tools, keep your smaller tasks in-line and make sure they get completed. When you're working in a creative agency, ideas and tasks are flying around, so having a tool like this that keeps you accountable and reminds you of your tasks is a must!
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Return on Investment
Evernote
  • Evernote has allowed our school's over 3000 students and staff members to work more efficiently instead of spending time on making physical notes, clicking pictures, and uploading them to the cloud in order to share them
  • The investment in Evernote Premium has also allowed for heavier files to be attached in each note such as student work that allows teachers to be certain that students have followed deadlines and finished assigned tasks
  • Evernote has allowed our school to smoothly transition in and out of online learning as the local COVID-19 protocols change and student work requires one platform to be based on throughout
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Microsoft
  • Its affordable enough that the limited set of problems it solves are worth the investment.
  • If you already have Office 365 it doesn't really make sense unless you hate the task app.
  • With Microsoft acquiring Wunderlist I wouldn't start investing in this product. I would either choose Office 365 and go with TO-DO or use a free app.
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