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Any.do vs AnyList

Any.do logo

Any.do

Productivity

To do list & planner

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
AnyList logo

AnyList

Productivity

Grocery list and recipe app with fast list sorting and cross-household sharing, sold as a paid subscription

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Any.do has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Any.do bare-bones free plan: lacks recurring tasks and third-party integrations available only in paid plans; AnyList it requires a paid subscription for full functionality, competing directly against Bring and Samsung Food, which are free for a similar core task.
  • They diverge on capability: Any.do covers Task lists, AnyList covers Real-time list sync.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Any.do and AnyList actually diverge.

Attributes where Any.do and AnyList differ
AttributeAny.doAnyList
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownPer user per year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Any.do

  • Task lists
  • Calendar integration
  • Reminders
  • Daily planner
  • Voice input
  • Drag and drop
  • Smart suggestions
  • Focus mode

Only in AnyList

  • Real-time list sync
  • Store-layout sorting
  • Recipe import
  • Meal planning calendar
  • Barcode scanning
  • Multiple list support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Any.do

  • Personal task managementnot AnyList
  • Daily planningnot AnyList
  • Shopping listsnot AnyList
  • Project managementnot AnyList
  • Team collaborationnot AnyList

AnyList

  • A household that grocery shops together and wants a list that instantly reflects what a partner already addednot Any.do
  • Someone who wants their shopping list automatically ordered to match their regular store layoutnot Any.do
  • A home cook who saves many recipes online and wants ingredients converted into a list automaticallynot Any.do
  • A family planning meals for the week who wants that plan linked directly to a shopping listnot Any.do

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Any.do

  • Bare-bones free plan: lacks recurring tasks and third-party integrations available only in paid plans
  • Short planning window: only allows planning up to seven days ahead, limiting long-term project planning
  • Limited desktop performance: web and desktop versions struggle with functionality and responsiveness
  • Slow customer support: email support takes approximately 48 hours to respond
  • Missing drag-and-drop: inability to drag tasks between lists creates workflow friction

AnyList

  • It requires a paid subscription for full functionality, competing directly against Bring and Samsung Food, which are free for a similar core task.
  • Store-layout sorting has to be configured per store, which takes upfront setup time before it pays off.
  • Recipe import quality depends on how a source website is structured, similarly to other recipe-import tools.
  • It lacks the appliance integration that Samsung Food offers for households with Samsung smart kitchen hardware.
  • A household unwilling to pay may find a free competitor covers their needs adequately, making the subscription hard to justify.

Pricing, plan by plan

Any.do

Free
  • Premium$7.99/month
    • Recurring tasks
    • Location reminders
    • WhatsApp reminders
  • Family$9.99/month
    • All Premium features
    • Family sharing space
    • Up to 4 members

AnyList

On request
  • AnyList Complete$9.99/year
    • Full recipe manager
    • Store-layout item sorting
    • Meal planning calendar

Which should you pick?

Choose Any.do if

  • You need task lists.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want calendar integration.
Any.do review

Choose AnyList if

  • You need real-time list sync.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want store-layout sorting.
AnyList review

Questions people ask

Is Any.do or AnyList better?
Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and AnyList at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Any.do or AnyList?
Any.do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Any.do and On request for AnyList.
Does Any.do or AnyList run on more platforms?
Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. AnyList runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Any.do for free?
Yes. Any.do has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AnyList starts at On request.
What is Any.do best used for?
Any.do is most often used for personal task management, daily planning, shopping lists, project management. Of those, personal task management and daily planning are not what AnyList is typically brought in for.
What can Any.do do that AnyList cannot?
Any.do covers Task lists, Calendar integration, Reminders, Daily planner. AnyList covers Real-time list sync, Store-layout sorting, Recipe import, Meal planning calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Any.do: Does Any.do have a free version?

Yes, Any.do offers a free plan with no time limit or credit card required. The free plan includes basic tasks, lists, calendar sync, and daily planner features. Premium features like recurring tasks, location reminders, and AI features require a paid subscription starting at $4.99/month.

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AnyList: Is AnyList free?

There is a free trial, but full ongoing use requires a paid subscription.

Any.do: Can you share tasks with other users?

Task sharing is limited on Any.do. With a single-user license, you cannot share personal tasks. Team collaboration requires purchasing additional licenses at $5 per user per month on top of your base plan.

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AnyList: How is it different from Bring?

AnyList charges a subscription for a more capable recipe manager and store-layout sorting; Bring is free with a simpler feature set.

Any.do: Does Any.do integrate with Google Calendar?

Yes, Any.do syncs with Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud. However, users report some difficulties with the depth of Google Calendar integration compared to competing products.

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AnyList: Does it support recipe import?

Yes, it can import recipes from websites and convert ingredients into shopping list items.

Any.do: Does Any.do work offline?

Any.do is primarily a cloud-based application and does not have robust offline functionality. The web and desktop versions sometimes struggle with performance when offline.

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Any.do: What platforms does Any.do support?

Any.do is available across desktop (Mac and Windows), web browsers, iOS, and Android, providing cross-platform access to your tasks and calendar.

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