Mintofu vs Todoist
A cross-platform to-do list, or notes and tasks in one Apple app?
Short answer
Todoist is a cross-platform task manager with fast natural-language entry, strong recurring dates and team features, and cloud AI included in its paid plans. Mintofu is Apple-only, but it puts tasks next to notes, PDF markup, mind maps and a full calendar, needs no account, and runs its AI on your device. Choose Todoist if you need Windows, Android or shared team projects; choose Mintofu if you live on Apple devices and want one app for notes and tasks.
Side-by-side comparison
Competitor details verified on October 4, 2026 from official sources (listed below). Prices in US dollars.
| Feature | Mintofu | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | Free; Mintofu+ $2.99/mo, $19.99/yr or $49.99 once | Free plan; Pro $7/mo or $60/yr; Business $10 per user/mo ($8 billed yearly) |
| Free plan | Free forever: unlimited notes and task lists, full calendar; up to 2 notebooks, 3 mind maps, 3 PDFs and 2 AI uses a day | Beginner: 5 active projects, 3 filters, no calendar layout or AI assistant |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Android, Web |
| Notes | Yes | Partly |
| Tasks & reminders | Yes | Yes |
| PDF markup (highlight, draw, sign) | Yes | No |
| Mind maps | Yes | No |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Pencil handwriting | Yes | Not documented |
| Turn notes into tasks or mind maps | Yes | Partly |
| Where AI runs | On your device | In the cloud |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
| Separate sign-up required | No | Yes |
| One purchase covers iPhone, iPad & Mac | Yes | Yes |
| One-time purchase option | Yes | No |
Key differences
- Platforms and teams — Todoist runs on Apple devices, Windows, Android and the web, with shared projects and a Business plan; Mintofu is for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Notes and PDFs — Mintofu has full notes, PDF markup and mind maps; Todoist keeps notes as a task description and attaches PDFs as files.
- AI and account — Todoist's AI runs on cloud providers and Todoist requires an account; Mintofu's AI runs on your device and you never create an account.
- Pricing — Todoist Pro is $7 a month or $60 a year with no one-time option; Mintofu+ is $2.99 a month, $19.99 a year or $49.99 once.
Choose Mintofu if…
- You want notes, PDFs and mind maps in the same app as your tasks
- You'd rather not create another account
- You want AI that runs on your device, or a one-time purchase
Choose Todoist if…
- You need apps on Windows, Android or the web
- You share projects with a team
- You want Todoist's wide range of integrations
Common questions
Is Mintofu a good Todoist alternative?
For Apple users who want notes and tasks together, yes: Mintofu has priorities, natural-language due dates, subtasks, reminders, repeating tasks and Smart Lists, plus notes, PDFs, mind maps and a calendar. Todoist is the better fit for cross-platform teams.
Does Mintofu require an account like Todoist?
No. Mintofu works without signing up and syncs through your own iCloud. Todoist requires a Todoist account.
How do the prices compare?
Todoist has a free Beginner plan; Pro costs $7 a month or $60 a year since December 2025. Mintofu is free to start; Mintofu+ costs $2.99 a month, $19.99 a year or $49.99 once.
Sources
- todoist.com/help/account-and-billing/plans/todoist-plans-…
- todoist.com/help/todoist/todoist-and-ai/introduction-to-t…
- todoist.com/help/articles/introduction-to-comments-and-fi…
- todoist.com/help/articles/use-todoist-while-offline-4rbaZw
- todoist.com/help/articles/use-the-calendar-layout-in-todo…
- todoist.com/help/articles/add-a-task-description-in-todoi…
Data verified on October 4, 2026 against Todoist's official pages. Prices are in US dollars and can change — check Todoist's website for current pricing.
Todoist is a trademark of Doist Holdings Inc. Mintofu is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Doist Holdings Inc. Product names, prices and features belong to their respective owners and reflect publicly available information as of October 4, 2026.