This comparison was auto-drafted from tool data and is being progressively edited. Last reviewed 2026-07-21.
Logseq vs My Todo: The Side-by-Side Breakdown
Logseq versus My Todo pulls in opposite directions on a few axes that matter for Productivity. Logseq stakes an open-source outliner notes app where every bullet is a first-class block on plugins and themes, block-based outliner with bidirectional links, daily journal as the home page. My Todo counters with browser-based task board with a floating focus timer that stays visible while you work: local browser storage with no account, progress tracking across columns, zero setup required. Logseq is open source. Fans of Logseq cite your data stays in plain files.
Logseq
View detailsAn open-source outliner notes app where every bullet is a first-class block
Key Features
- Block-based outliner with bidirectional links
- Daily journal as the home page
- Local-first Markdown or Org-mode files
- Queries that turn pages into databases
- PDF and PDF annotation support
Pros
- + Free and open source
- + Your data stays in plain files
- + Power-user features like queries and embeds
- + Active community ecosystem
Cons
- - Sync requires self-hosting or a paid add-on
- - Steep learning curve coming from linear note apps
- - Mobile experience trails desktop
My Todo
View detailsBrowser-based task board with a floating focus timer that stays visible while you work
Key Features
- Kanban board with drag-and-drop tasks
- Floating focus timer via Picture-in-Picture
- Local browser storage with no account
- Progress tracking across columns
- Zero setup required
Pros
- + No login or account needed, works instantly
- + Timer floats over other windows while you work
- + Completely free with no hidden tiers
- + Fast and minimal with no bloat
Cons
- - Data lives in one browser, no cross-device sync
- - Clearing browser data wipes your board
- - No collaboration or sharing features
The Verdict
Pricing lands in the same neighbourhood for both, so cost rarely breaks the tie. Logseq ships open source, so teams that want full control over hosting and roadmap pick it on principle. For most Productivity teams, the right pick is the one whose first two features sit closest to your day-to-day workflow.
Choose Logseq if:
Pick Logseq if you need an open-source outliner notes app where every bullet is a first-class block, and block-based outliner with bidirectional links sits at the centre of how you work, with the option to self-host on your own terms across Productivity.
Choose My Todo if:
Pick My Todo if you need browser-based task board with a floating focus timer that stays visible while you work, and kanban board with drag-and-drop tasks sits at the centre of how you work across Productivity.