Teamwork vs Todoist

Teamwork vs Todoist: Which Project Management Tool Wins in 2026?

Thinking of switching from Teamwork to Todoist (or vice versa)? This comparison covers features, costs, and migration considerations to help mid-market Australian businesses make an informed decision.

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Features compared
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Clients advised
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Client retention
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Years experience

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature ratings for Teamwork and Todoist.

Task management

Teamwork

Todoist

Todoist has a notable advantage in task management.

Project views (board/list/timeline)

Teamwork

Todoist

When it comes to project views (board/list/timeline), Todoist pulls clearly ahead of Teamwork — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.

Resource management

Teamwork

Todoist

Teamwork and Todoist are evenly matched on resource management, so your choice here comes down to preference and workflow fit.

Time tracking

Teamwork

Todoist

Todoist has a notable advantage in time tracking.

Collaboration tools

Teamwork

Todoist

Teamwork significantly outperforms Todoist on collaboration tools, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.

Reporting and dashboards

Teamwork

Todoist

Todoist has a notable advantage in reporting and dashboards.

Customisation and templates

Teamwork

Todoist

Todoist has a notable advantage in customisation and templates.

Automations

Teamwork

Todoist

Teamwork significantly outperforms Todoist on automations, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.

Third-party integrations

Teamwork

Todoist

When it comes to third-party integrations, Teamwork pulls clearly ahead of Todoist — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.

Mobile experience

Teamwork

Todoist

Teamwork significantly outperforms Todoist on mobile experience, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.

Ease of setup

Teamwork

Todoist

Todoist has a notable advantage in ease of setup.

Value for money

Teamwork

Todoist

Todoist has a notable advantage in value for money.

Pricing Comparison

General pricing information for each platform.

Teamwork

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing is indicative only and subject to change. We recommend contacting the vendor for a tailored quote based on your Australian business needs.

Todoist

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These figures are estimates based on publicly available pricing. Actual costs depend on your usage, team size, and any negotiated rates.

Pros & Cons

An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.

Teamwork

Pros

  • Rich data model covering projects, tasks, milestones and more
  • Cloud-based with reliable uptime
  • Extensive integration ecosystem with 30+ connectors
  • Solid feature set for its price point
  • Keeps distributed teams on track

Cons

  • Smaller market presence compared to category leaders
  • Customisation may require learning curve
  • Large ecosystem can make choosing the right integrations overwhelming
  • Support response times vary by plan tier

Todoist

Pros

  • Handles key data types like tasks and projects
  • Cloud-based with reliable uptime
  • Improves visibility across projects
  • Popular across Professional Services, Education, Retail & E-commerce
  • Keeps distributed teams on track

Cons

  • May not suit every workflow without customisation
  • Customisation may require learning curve
  • Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
  • Can become overwhelming with too many features

Best For

Which tool suits which use case.

Choose Teamwork if you need

  • Complex data models (projects, tasks, milestones and more)
  • Professional Services businesses
  • Workflow management
  • Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
  • Real-time data sync across platforms

Choose Todoist if you need

  • Moderate data needs (tasks, projects)
  • Team collaboration
  • Resource planning
  • Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
  • Professional Services businesses

Expert Verdict

Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.

Clever Ops Recommendation

Teamwork and Todoist are both proven project management platforms trusted by mid-market Australian businesses. The differences between them matter most in specific scenarios: integration requirements, budget constraints, and feature priorities. Rather than guessing, let our team of Harvard-educated consultants assess your needs and recommend the right fit — it is what we have been doing for 12+.

Migration Notes

What to know about switching between Teamwork and Todoist.

Migrating Between Teamwork and Todoist

Both Teamwork and Todoist support webhooks, which means Clever Ops can set up real-time data sync between the platforms during the migration period. This keeps both systems current while your team transitions. We handle the migration of projects, tasks, custom fields, and workflows — typically within 4-8 weeks — with 3 months of post-migration support.

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