Side-by-side comparison · Productivity & Notes
Glean vs Todoist
Everything that matters when choosing between them, in one place: our rating, what each can do, what they cost, and the trade-offs.
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At a glance
Overview
Rating breakdown
Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.
| Attribute | Glean | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0 | 4.3Winner |
| Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it. | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together. | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them. | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan. | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over. | 4.0 | 4.5 |
Feature comparison
A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.
| Attribute | Glean | Todoist |
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| Access & platform | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | – | Yes |
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Teams & business | ||
| Team workspace | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise plan or SSO | Yes | No |
| Connects to other apps | Yes | Yes |
| Open source or self-hosted | No | No |
| AI abilities | ||
| Works with your files | Yes | Yes |
| Understands images | – | No |
| Makes images | No | No |
| Makes video | No | No |
| Writes code | – | No |
| Runs agents or automations | Yes | No |
| Learns your brand or style | – | No |
| Works in many languages | Yes | Yes |
| Capabilities score | 9/ 17 | 9/ 17 |
Pricing
Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.
| Attribute | Glean | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | EnterpriseOur pick Custom Companies with roughly 100 or more staff. | Beginner Free Anyone with a simple list. |
ProOur pick $7/mo, or $5/mo billed yearly Anyone who wants more projects and the calendar view. | ||
Business $10/user/mo, or $8/user/mo billed yearly Small teams sharing a workspace. | ||
| Which plan to pick | There is only a quoted enterprise contract. Ask for a pilot on your own data before committing, and compare the quote against Microsoft 365 Copilot or Gemini if you already pay for one of them. | Beginner is fine until you hit the five-project wall. Pro on the yearly plan is the obvious move after that. Business is for teams who want a shared space; it is not a substitute for a real project tool. |
Key features
Pros and cons
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Who each one is for
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Questions people ask
Which is better, Glean or Todoist?
Todoist scores highest overall in our ratings (Glean 4.0/5 and Todoist 4.3/5). Glean is best for finding information across many company apps and onboarding new staff faster. Todoist is best for personal task management and recurring reminders.
Which is cheaper, Glean or Todoist?
Glean: Pricing isn't published; check the vendor's site for a quote. Todoist: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $7/mo.
Which is easier to use, Glean or Todoist?
Todoist rates highest for ease of use in our scores. Anyone who wants a dependable task list that is fast to use and stays out of the way.
How we compare
Ratings are our own, from using each tool, across ease of use, features, output quality, value for money, speed & reliability.
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