EssentialPIM vs. Todoist

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
EssentialPIM
Score 0.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
EssentialPIM can serve as a holistic solution in terms of data storage, cross-linking and synchronization; be it of contacts, emails, passwords, notes, tasks and appointments.
$39.95
Per License
Todoist
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Doist, a company boasting an entirely globally distributed workforce, offers Todoist, a project management platform emphasizing the needs of a distributed workforce. The application emphasizes tracking events over time with advanced closed task and progress reporting, with custom graphics for sharing or ease of review.
$8
per month per user
Pricing
EssentialPIMTodoist
Editions & Modules
EssentialPIM Pro (Desktop/Portable)
$39.95
Per License
EssentialPIM Pro Business
$59.95
The number of licenses should equal to the number of program installations. I.e. if you have 10 installations, you need to purchase 10 licenses.
EssentialPIM Pro lifetime license
$79.95
Lifetime license allows you to pay for the program once and get all new versions for FREE for lifetime.
EssentialPIM Pro Business lifetime license
$99.95
The number of licenses should equal to the number of program installations. I.e. if you have 10 installations, you need to purchase 10 licenses. Lifetime license allows you to pay for the program once and get all new versions for FREE for lifetime
Business
$8
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
EssentialPIMTodoist
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup Fee$39.95 Per LicenseNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
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Small Businesses
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Medium-sized Companies
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Score 8.5 out of 10
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Score 8.5 out of 10
Enterprises
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User Ratings
EssentialPIMTodoist
Likelihood to Recommend
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(80 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(31 ratings)
User Testimonials
EssentialPIMTodoist
Likelihood to Recommend
Astonsoft
No answers on this topic
Doist
There have been lots of times when we need to add a new habit into our daily work routines, and having the option to do so in the To-Doist app on the very first screen is incredibly helpful. It's a good reminder, and I believe that professionals who truly appreciate and properly value the implementation of good habits would be very grateful for this feature. It's also a time saver because you don't have to manually type it in every day/week / etc.
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Pros
Astonsoft
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Doist
  • Free plan offers two viewing options and 4 color themes; paid plans offer more
  • Can integrate with Google Calendar, IFTTT, and Zapier apps
  • Viewing format is pretty uncomplicated, including sidebar, easy on the eyes
  • Importable and exportable data, emails
  • Optional beta testing opportunities (can opt in/opt out at any time)
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Cons
Astonsoft
No answers on this topic
Doist
  • The Todoist application now works almost identically across all platforms. There is a minor improvement that I would like to see on iOS and that is the ability to show task count by custom filter.
  • In Board view, I want to be able to easily add sub-tasks to a parent task.
  • Besides those two minor improvements, I am extremely happy with the application.
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Usability
Astonsoft
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Doist
Excellent features and concept, simple implementation, but the software is not very clear in training new users and communicating features. The occasional unexplained crash or freeze is not handled gracefully by the desktop software, requiring either the user or tech support to manually restart.
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Support Rating
Astonsoft
No answers on this topic
Doist
I've used Todoist for about three years now and I haven't needed to contact support, which I'm considering a 10 out of 10. Honestly, their platform is so easy to use that I never had to look up a knowledge base or forum to be able to do what I wanted in Todoist. So I'm not sure what their support system looks like or how it works, but I do know that if I haven't needed support, that's also a good sign!
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Alternatives Considered
Astonsoft
No answers on this topic
Doist
[Todoist: To-Do List & Task Manager] is significantly simpler and cheaper than most of the alternatives and doesn't complicate the management of tasks with a plethora of unnecessary features. While all the alternatives have strong feature sets, what Todoist does better than any of them is manage tasks, in theory the central point of them all.
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Return on Investment
Astonsoft
No answers on this topic
Doist
  • Location-based reminders ensured that my staff didn't miss things when they went onsite with a customer. This has led to renewals on a regular basis.
  • Sharing of task visibility for managers with their direct reports has enhanced 1-on-1 meetings and ensured that field coaches kept focused
  • The cost of Todoist vs. the value it creates is a huge selling point for the software. For the price per user, I've found nothing that even comes close!
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ScreenShots

EssentialPIM Screenshots

Screenshot of Main Dashboard View of EssentialPIMScreenshot of Calendar Module of EssentialPIMScreenshot of Task Management Module of EssentialPIMScreenshot of Notes Module of EssentialPIMScreenshot of Contact Management Module of EssentialPIMScreenshot of Email Management of EssentialPIM

Todoist Screenshots

Screenshot of Todoist's tasks, projects, and deadlines tracking.Screenshot of the task assignment interface.Screenshot of Todoist's project layouts, which allow users to switch between board, calendar or list to track progress and deliver projects on time.Screenshot of the task grouping and filtering feature. This can be done by personal and/or team projects to separate work and life, or to get an overview of both.Screenshot of Screenshot of the project folder organizing feature, used to organize projects by client, department, initiative, or goals.