How 4todo helps you focus
Powered by the Eisenhower Matrix
4todo turns a messy task list into a clear priority matrix—so you can focus on what matters next.
Book a restaurant for tomorrow's wedding anniversary
Charge the car fully
Renew passport
Pick up dry cleaning today
Schedule annual health checkup
Maldives Vacation Checklist
Book my flight
Buy a gift for little Timmy
Reply to Ben's email
RSVP to neighbor's party
Return library books on time
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Watch the latest Netflix series
Ask Danny how he's been
Organize seasonal clothes
Go for a walk in the park
A simple way to decide what deserves your time
Sort tasks into do, schedule, delegate, or eliminate.
Everything you need to prioritize clearly
From quick capture to recurring planning and API automation, 4todo stays simple while covering the essentials.
Built around prioritization
Every task has a clear place, so you spend less time organizing and more time acting.
Lightweight
Add a task and place it where it belongs in seconds.
Command Palette
Add, move, and manage tasks fast—without taking your hands off the keyboard.
Recurring Tasks
Set recurring work once and let 4todo bring it back automatically when it matters.
Pricing
Matrix Todo List
Fast task capture
Priority matrix view
Up to 20 tasks
1 recurring task
1 workspace
Developer API
Connect 4todo to OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, or any workflow that can call an API.
Image export
Turn your matrix into a clean, shareable image for planning, updates, or social posts.
Excel export
Export tasks to Excel for reporting, backups, or team handoff.
Save 67% with annual billing
Annual
$3.99/ year
Was $50 / year
Matrix Todo List
Fast task capture
Priority matrix view
Unlimited tasks
Unlimited recurring tasks
Up to 10 workspaces
Developer API
Connect 4todo to OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, or any workflow that can call an API.
Image export
Turn your matrix into a clean, shareable image for planning, updates, or social posts.
Excel export
Export tasks to Excel for reporting, backups, or team handoff.
Monthly
$1/ month
Was $5 / month
Matrix Todo List
Fast task capture
Priority matrix view
Unlimited tasks
Unlimited recurring tasks
Up to 10 workspaces
Developer API
Connect 4todo to OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, or any workflow that can call an API.
Image export
Turn your matrix into a clean, shareable image for planning, updates, or social posts.
Excel export
Export tasks to Excel for reporting, backups, or team handoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the Eisenhower Matrix?
The Eisenhower Matrix is a simple way to decide what deserves your attention. It sorts tasks by urgency and importance so you can do, schedule, delegate, or eliminate them.
| Quadrant | Action |
|---|---|
| Urgent & Important | Do it now |
| Important & Not Urgent | Plan it |
| Urgent & Not Important | Delegate it |
| Not Urgent & Not Important | Eliminate it |
The core idea is to focus on what truly matters instead of reacting to what only seems urgent.
4todo is built around this framework, helping you organize tasks by priority and work with more intention every day.
How is 4todo different from other task management?
Most task apps store tasks. 4todo helps you decide between them.
4todo is built around the priority matrix framework, so every task automatically fits into a prioritization system. You're not staring at an overwhelming list. You're looking at four clear quadrants that tell you where to focus.
It’s not just task tracking. It’s prioritization built into the product.
Is 4todo really free?
Yes. You can start using 4todo for free with no credit card required.
Upgrade only when you need unlimited tasks, recurring planning, or multiple workspaces.
What are recurring tasks and why do I need them?
Recurring tasks are for the work you shouldn’t have to remember manually. Set them once, and 4todo brings them back when it’s time.
This is useful for routine work in Quadrant 2 (important but not urgent). The stuff that's easy to forget but matters long-term.
Free plan includes limited recurring tasks. Pro plan has unlimited.
Can I integrate 4todo with other tools?
Yes. You can automatically turn events from other tools into prioritized tasks in 4todo.
- Zapier for no-code automation
- N8N for self-hosted workflows
- Typeform to turn form submissions into tasks
- Any tool that supports webhook or REST API connections
Use Zapier, n8n, Typeform, webhooks, or the API to capture work where it starts.
How do I know which quadrant a task belongs in?
Ask two questions:
- Is this urgent? (Does it have a pressing deadline?)
- Is this important? (Does it contribute to my long-term goals?)
The answers place your task:
- Urgent + Important = Do First (Quadrant 1)
- Important + Not Urgent = Schedule (Quadrant 2)
- Urgent + Not Important = Delegate (Quadrant 3)
- Neither = Eliminate (Quadrant 4)
Tip: Most people treat Quadrant 3 tasks (urgent but unimportant) like Quadrant 1. The matrix makes it clear which tasks deserve your attention.
What is the history of the Eisenhower Matrix?
The Eisenhower Matrix traces its roots to Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States and a five‑star general during World War II. Eisenhower frequently faced high‑stakes decisions and distinguished between urgent and important tasks to manage time and priorities effectively. He is credited with the principle that “what is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important,” which became the foundation for this prioritization approach. The visual 2×2 matrix format was later popularized in productivity literature, especially by Stephen Covey in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, helping spread the framework to professionals and teams around the world.
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