Todoist vs Remember The Milk
One of these apps launched in 2005 and one feels current. That is the honest framing, but the older app still does something the newer one cannot, so the decision is less obvious than it looks.
Short answer
Todoist ($4/month Pro) is the modern, faster, better-designed list with natural-language dates and reliable apps everywhere. Remember The Milk ($49.99/year Pro) wins on one thing: saved searches, where its query syntax is still more powerful than Todoist's filters. Both free tiers are limited — Todoist withholds reminders, Remember The Milk withholds subtasks.
Todoist vs Remember The Milk: side by side
| Feature | Todoist | Remember The Milk | LemTask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid price | $4/month Pro | $49.99/year Pro | $0 (free plan) |
| Free tier limits | No reminders, capped projects | No subtasks, one shared list | Reminders and subtasks included |
| Saved search power | Filters, good | Query operators, best in class | Smart lists and saved filters |
| Natural-language dates | Excellent | Yes, pioneered it | Yes |
| Interface age | Modern | Dated | Modern |
| Time blocking | No | No | Yes (Google Calendar sync) |
| Habits and streaks | No | No | Yes |
Pricing reflects each vendor's published plans at the time of writing. Check their site before buying — plans change.
Which should you pick?
Pick Todoist if
You want the smoothest daily list: natural-language input, dependable mobile and desktop apps, and an interface you will not resent in 2026.
Pro $4/month, Business $6/month · Yes, with limits
Pick Remember The Milk if
Your system is built from complex saved searches. Remember The Milk's operators handle queries Todoist's filters cannot express, and that is worth putting up with a dated interface for.
$49.99/year (Pro) · Yes — but no subtasks
Pick LemTask if
You want reminders and subtasks without a paywall, plus time blocking and habits in the same place. LemTask's 14-day free trial includes all four; neither Todoist's nor Remember The Milk's does.
Free plan · no card
Which one for your situation
The right answer changes with team size, industry and which single feature you are actually buying. Find the line closest to your situation.
- If you live in saved searches
- Remember The Milk. Its search operators and smart lists are still better than Todoist's filters for people who think in queries rather than projects.
- If you want the tool to feel current
- Todoist. The apps, natural-language entry and integrations are maintained at a pace Remember The Milk no longer matches.
- Remember The Milk free vs Pro
- The free tier withholds subtasks, unlimited sharing, colour tags and reminders; Pro is $49.99 a year. That is the actual decision most people are making on this page, and it is worth checking which of those four you genuinely use before paying.
- Todoist free vs Pro
- Todoist's free plan limits projects, reminders and filters. If reminders are the reason you are upgrading, compare against free plans that include them rather than paying for the feature alone.
- Migrating from Wunderlist habits
- Both are common Wunderlist destinations. Remember The Milk feels closer to the old list-and-search model; Todoist feels closer to the modern project model. Neither imports Wunderlist directly any more, so expect a CSV step.
Try the free option before you pay for either
LemTask covers daily planning, time blocking, habits and a focus timer in a 14-day free trial — so you can test the workflow before committing to a subscription.
- 14-day free trial of every feature, no card required
- Time blocking with Google Calendar sync
- Habits, streaks and XP for follow-through
- Import your existing lists in a couple of clicks
Frequently asked questions
- Is Todoist better than Remember The Milk?
- For most people in 2026, yes — better design, better apps and cheaper monthly entry. Remember The Milk remains better only if complex saved searches are the core of your system.
- Which is cheaper, Todoist or Remember The Milk?
- Todoist Pro is about $48 a year versus $49.99 for Remember The Milk Pro, so they land within a couple of dollars. The difference is Todoist also sells a monthly option.
- Does Remember The Milk have subtasks on the free plan?
- No. Subtasks are Pro-only, which is the most common reason free users upgrade or leave.
- Can I move from Remember The Milk to Todoist?
- Yes — export your lists and import them. Expect to rebuild smart lists as filters, because the query syntax does not translate one to one.
- Is Remember The Milk Pro worth it compared with Todoist Pro?
- Remember The Milk Pro at $49.99 a year buys subtasks, sharing, tags and reminders — features several competitors include free. Todoist Pro buys more projects, reminders and filters on a platform that is actively developed. If you are not attached to Remember The Milk's search syntax, Todoist is the safer long-term spend.
- Which is the better Wunderlist replacement?
- Remember The Milk if you want the same flat list-and-search feel, Todoist if you are willing to learn a project model in exchange for better apps and integrations.