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title: What is Toodledo? The Powerful Task Manager Since 2004
description: Toodledo is a powerful task manager and productivity app trusted by 3+ million people since 2004. Hierarchical tasks, GTD, custom fields, and cross-platform sync.
---

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Product overview

# What is *Toodledo*?

Everything you need to know about the task manager that 3+ million people have trusted since 2004.

Definition

Toodledo is a powerful, flexible task management application for the web, iOS, and Android — built for people who want their tools to keep up with how they actually think.

### At a glance

- **Founded**June 2004 — one of the longest-running task managers on the web
- **Users**Over 3 million people across 180+ countries
- **Platforms**Web, iOS, Android, public REST API
- **Pricing**Free plan; Standard from $3.99/mo annual ($4.99 monthly); Plus from $5.99/mo annual ($7.99 monthly); Business custom for teams of 5+
- **Best for**GTD practitioners, power users, productivity enthusiasts

What Toodledo does

## One home for *everything* that needs to get done.

Unlike most task apps, which force you into one organizational system, Toodledo supports several at once — so you can work the way you actually think.

≡

### Hierarchical tasks

Unlimited subtask depth with parent/child rollups for status and dates.

⚙

### Custom fields

Add the dimensions you care about — context, project, energy, estimate.

⌚

### Scheduled tasks

Powerful recurrence rules including "third Tuesday of the month".

⇄

### Cross-platform sync

Web, iOS, Android, offline support, conflict-free merging.

📅

### Calendar view

Drag-and-drop scheduling alongside your task list.

📝

### Notes & habits

Markdown-friendly notes, habit tracking, and long-term goals.

👥

### Team collaboration

Share lists, assign tasks, review activity on Business plans.

🔌

### Public REST API

Build your own integrations or connect to Zapier and IFTTT.

🎯

### Goals

Connect daily work to the things that actually matter.

Where Toodledo runs

## Every device, always in sync.

Any modern browser plus native apps for iOS and Android. A public REST API powers integrations with Zapier, IFTTT, and dozens of community-built tools.

WebiOSAndroidREST APIZapierIFTTT

Positioning

## Toodledo vs. other task managers.

Most task managers fall into two camps: minimalist apps optimized for one system (Things, Todoist), and maximalist platforms with steep learning curves (Notion, ClickUp). Toodledo sits squarely in the middle — depth without the overhead.

For head-to-head breakdowns, see: [vs Todoist](https://info.toodledo.com/compare/todoist?hsLang=en), [vs Things 3](https://info.toodledo.com/compare/things?hsLang=en), [vs TickTick](https://info.toodledo.com/compare/ticktick?hsLang=en).

Frequently asked

## Questions answered.

Who made Toodledo?

Toodledo was founded in 2004 by Jake Olefsky as one of the earliest web-based task management applications. The app is now operated by Toodledo, Inc.

When was Toodledo founded?

Toodledo launched in June 2004, making it one of the longest-running task management applications on the web.

Is Toodledo free?

Yes. A free plan includes basic task management, sync across two devices, and mobile apps. Pro starts at $5.99/month for power-user features.

Is Toodledo secure?

Yes. TLS 1.2+ in transit, AES-256 at rest, two-factor auth on all paid plans. Business adds SSO and audit logs.

What platforms does Toodledo run on?

Any modern web browser, native iOS and Android apps, and a public REST API.

How is Toodledo different from Todoist or Things?

Toodledo is built for power users. Unlimited subtask depth, custom fields, saved searches, and multiple organizational systems (GTD, Kanban, hierarchical, calendar) in one app.

## Ready to *try Toodledo*?

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Toodledo

Where teams get clarity. Trusted by 3+ million people since 2004.

#### Product

- [What is Toodledo](https://www.toodledo.com)
- [Pricing](https://www.toodledo.com/subscribe/)
- [Affiliates](https://info.toodledo.com/affiliates?hsLang=en)

#### Compare

- [vs Pocket Informant](https://info.toodledo.com/compare/pocket-informant?hsLang=en)
- [vs Todoist](https://info.toodledo.com/compare/todoist?hsLang=en)
- [vs Things 3](https://info.toodledo.com/compare/things?hsLang=en)

#### Company

- [About](https://www.toodledo.com)
- [Blog](https://blog.toodledo.com?hsLang=en)
- [Contact](mailto:support@toodledo.com)

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