Searching specifically for the Windows build means you want a native desktop client, not the web app or a mobile version. Todoist's Windows app runs from the system tray, supports offline access, and syncs instantly once you're back online, unlike the browser version, which needs a tab open. It installs either as a standalone .exe from Doist's site or through the Microsoft Store, and works with the same free-tier account limits as every other platform.
Native Windows App vs. Browser Tab
The Todoist Windows app isn't just a bookmark wrapped in a window — it adds OS-level features the browser version can't: global keyboard shortcuts to add a task from anywhere, Windows notification center integration, and a persistent tray icon so quick-add stays one click away.
Because it runs as a separate process, it also survives browser restarts and doesn't compete for tabs, which matters if task capture needs to happen mid-workflow.
Who ends up using Todoist
Todoist tends to attract freelancers, students, and small teams who want structured task lists without the overhead of a full project-management suite.
- Freelancers juggling multiple client deadlines across recurring due dates and priority labels
- Students organizing coursework, assignments, and study schedules with recurring reminders
- Small teams sharing a handful of shared projects without needing a heavyweight PM tool
Before you install
A couple of things worth knowing about Todoist before you request the link: it covers Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, so pick the right build for the machine you're setting up. And on pricing, Todoist has a free tier plus a paid upgrade; the free build below is the full, genuine app, not a time-limited trial. It's developed and maintained by Doist.
System requirements
- WindowsWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit); older 7/8.1 builds usually still run but no longer get official support
- macOSa recent macOS release — check the download page for the current minimum version, since Apple Silicon vs Intel builds sometimes differ
- Linuxmost current 64-bit distributions; look for a native .deb/.rpm/AppImage or a package in your distro's own repository
- Androida recent Android build installed from the Play Store or the developer's own APK
- iOSa recent iOS release installed from the App Store
It's a lightweight tool, so there's no serious CPU/RAM/storage requirement beyond what its OS already needs to run comfortably.
Quick steps
- Download the Todoist Windows installer from Doist's official site or the Microsoft Store
- Run the .exe and sign in with your existing account, or create a free one
- Pin the tray icon and enable the global quick-add shortcut for capture on the go
Todoist: the honest trade-offs
- Natural-language date parsing makes adding recurring tasks fast
- Cross-platform sync keeps lists consistent across desktop, mobile, and web
- Karma point system gamifies consistency for habit-building users
- Free tier caps active projects at 5, forcing paid upgrade for larger workloads
- Lacks built-in time tracking or Gantt-style views found in fuller PM tools
This page links directly to Doist's official Todoist download, the same installer distributed from todoist.com — no third-party repackaging.
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Keeping Todoist up to date
Todoist usually has a built-in updater or store-based auto-update (Microsoft Store / Mac App Store / Play Store, depending on platform); if you installed it manually, re-downloading the current build from the official source is the fallback. Sticking to the developer's own distribution channel — which is what this page links to — means you're never stuck on an old build with unpatched bugs just because a mirror site stopped updating its copy.
Features, install steps, alternatives and more detail live on the main Todoist page.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Windows app need a Microsoft Store account?
No. You can install it directly from Doist's website as a standalone .exe without ever touching the Store, or use the Store listing if you prefer automatic updates.
Will my free-tier task limit differ on Windows?
No. Todoist's free plan limits (5 active projects, 5 collaborators) are tied to your account, not the platform, so they're identical on Windows, mobile, or web.
