Axos vs Todoist
The category difference
Todoist is a dedicated task manager. Axos is a productivity workspace where tasks live next to notes and calendar. If you already use two other tools for notes and calendar, Todoist might be enough. If you would rather sign in to one workspace, Axos consolidates them.
Feature comparison
| Dimension | Axos | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Notes | First-class rich-text with 90-day history | Task-attached only |
| Calendar | Two-way Google, CalDAV read | Board-view only, external calendar link-out |
| Tasks | Boards, dependencies, cron recurrence | Excellent natural-language dates and recurrence |
| Sign-in | Passwordless magic-link | Password + SSO on Business |
| Personal plan | Free unlimited notes, 250 tasks | Free 5 projects, 5 collaborators |
Where Todoist wins
Natural-language date parsing on task creation. Todoist's "every Friday except December" is a bar that Axos does not clear.
Mobile-first ergonomics. Todoist was born on mobile; Axos is browser-native but honestly desktop-first.
The honest recommendation
Todoist if you already have notes and calendar solved. Axos if you would rather consolidate. Migration is one-shot via the Todoist importer.