Compare DIY and Todoist on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Productivity tools, Freemium vs freemium pricing to decide which fits your team.
At a Glance
DIY
Todoist
Primary category
Productivity
Productivity
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Freemium
freemium
Starting price
Free
Free; Pro from $5/user/month (billed annually)
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web, iOS, Android
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Not documented
Public API
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
DIY
Free — Free free
Premium — ~$19.99/month monthly
Todoist
Beginner — Free N/A
Pro — $5/user/month (annual) or $7/user/month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Business — $8/user/month (annual) or $10/user/month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Pros & Cons
DIY
Pros
Ad-free and built for COPPA/GDPR compliance, unlike most open social platforms
Combines AI creation tools with human safety review
Broad skill library that goes beyond just coding
Free tier lets families try the platform before paying
Parent dashboard gives visibility into what kids are creating
Cons
Most valuable features are locked behind the paid plan
Free tier's project and credit limits restrict serious ongoing use
Exact current pricing isn't clearly published on the site itself
Platform has changed ownership several times since 2012, which may affect long-term consistency
Todoist
Pros
Long track record of stability and active development since 2007
Fast, well-regarded natural language input for quick task capture
Generous cross-platform support across virtually every major device and OS
Bootstrapped, profitable company not dependent on investor pressure to monetize aggressively
Clean, minimalist interface that avoids feature bloat found in heavier PM tools
Cons
Free plan's 5-project limit is restrictive for users managing multiple areas of life or work
Recent price increases from December 2025 raised both Pro and Business plan costs
Lacks some advanced project management features like Gantt charts and resource management found in tools like Asana or ClickUp
No built-in time tracking without third-party integrations
Business plan's per-user pricing can add up quickly for larger teams
Use Cases
DIY
Safe coding introduction — Parents give a child a moderated space to try coding and game design for the first time.
Homeschool creative supplement — Homeschooling families use the course library to supplement a curriculum with creative and technical skills.
AI-assisted game building — A child wants to build a simple game or app with AI guidance rather than starting from scratch.
Multi-child household use — Families with several children use the paid plan's multiple profiles to give each child their own space.
Todoist
Personal Task and Errand Management — Individuals use Todoist's free or Pro plan to capture daily tasks, set reminders, and organize personal projects using natural language input.
Small Team Project Coordination — Small teams use Todoist Business to share projects, assign tasks, and track progress across a shared workspace.
Freelance Client and Project Tracking — Freelancers use labels, filters, and projects to separate and prioritize work across multiple clients.