Todoist Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Todoist costs Free to $10 per user/month as of November 2026, with 3 plans available including a free tier. Plans: Beginner (free), Pro at $7/month, and Business at $10/user/month. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
Todoist offers 3 pricing tiers: Beginner, Pro, Business. A free plan is available. Paid plans include Pro at $7/month, Business at $10/user/month. The Pro plan is individuals managing complex projects.
Yes, Todoist offers a forever free plan as of November 2026. The free tier lists 8 features. Limits apply to users and projects. Paid plans start at $7/month (Pro). Pricing verified from 6 sources by CostBench.
Todoist's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- 5 personal projects
- Smart Quick Add
- Task reminders
- Flexible list & board layouts
- 3 filter views
- 1 week activity history
- Email, calendar integrations
- Ramble (limited sessions)
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- 300 personal projects
- Calendar layout
- Task duration
- Custom task reminders
- 150 filter views
- Full reporting history
- Task Assist
- Deadlines
- Unlimited Ramble
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan |
|---|---|
| Users | Unlimited |
| Projects | 5 personal |
| Collaborators | 5 per project |
| Filters | 3 |
| ActivityHistory | 1 week |
- 5 project limit (vs 300 on Pro)
- Only 3 filter views (vs 150 on Pro)
- 1 week activity history only
- No calendar layout
- No task duration tracking
- No custom reminders or notifications
- No Task Assist AI
- Limited Ramble sessions
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You need more than 5 projects
- You want custom reminders or notifications
- You need activity history beyond 1 week
- You want calendar layout for time blocking
- You need more than 3 filter views
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- No reminders or notifications at all on free tier — the primary reason users upgrade
- Activity history older than 1 week is permanently inaccessible on free plan
- Free tier limits have been retroactively restricted; users report projects switched to view-only after years of free use without warning
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
You manage fewer than 5 projects, don't need reminders or notifications, and only need access to recent activity history.
You Need Paid If...
You need reminders or notifications, manage multiple projects, want unlimited activity history, or require advanced filters and organization.
Free vs Pro Plan Comparison
| Beginner $0 | Pro $7/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Individual users starting out | Individuals managing complex projects |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Todoist free?
Yes, Todoist offers a forever free plan. It includes 5 personal projects, smart Quick Add, task reminders, and more. Key limits: Users: Unlimited, Projects: 5 personal, Collaborators: 5 per project.
02 What's included in Todoist's free plan?
Todoist's free plan includes: 5 personal projects, Smart Quick Add, Task reminders, Flexible list & board layouts, 3 filter views, and 3 more features. Key limits: Users: Unlimited, Projects: 5 personal, Collaborators: 5 per project.
03 What's NOT included in Todoist's free plan?
Paid-only: 300 personal projects, Calendar layout, Task duration, Custom task reminders, 150 filter views. Free plan limitations: 5 project limit (vs 300 on Pro); only 3 filter views (vs 150 on Pro); 1 week activity history only.
04 When should I upgrade from Todoist's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you need more than 5 projects; you want custom reminders or notifications; you need activity history beyond 1 week. The cheapest paid plan starts at $7/month.
05 Is Todoist's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Todoist's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
Track Todoist pricing
Get an email when Todoist's pricing changes — plus the weekly SaaS Price Watch: verified price changes and deals across 3,000+ products. One-click unsubscribe.
You're on the list — first digest lands Tuesday.