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Any.do vs Appointy

Any.do logo

Any.do

All industries

To do list & planner

From
Free
Rated
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Appointy logo

Appointy

Scheduling & Booking

Smart scheduling for modern businesses

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Any.do bare-bones free plan: lacks recurring tasks and third-party integrations available only in paid plans; Appointy free tier caps at 1 staff, 5 services and 100 appointments per month (Internet Archive capture, 3 March 2024)
  • They diverge on capability: Any.do covers Task lists, Appointy covers Online booking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Any.do and Appointy differ
AttributeAny.doAppointy
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryAll industriesScheduling & Booking
Founded20112006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Appointy

  • Online booking
  • Staff scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Payment collection
  • Gift cards
  • Social booking
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zapier
  • SSL encryption
  • Data backup
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Any.do

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

Appointy

  • Appointment schedulingnot Any.do
  • Resource managementnot Any.do
  • Staff coordinationnot Any.do
  • Client bookingnot 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

Appointy

  • Free tier caps at 1 staff, 5 services and 100 appointments per month (Internet Archive capture, 3 March 2024)
  • Paid tiers ranged from $19.99 to $79.99 per month billed annually ($29.99 to $99.99 billed monthly), with extra staff seats billed separately at $5 to $7.50 per month (Internet Archive capture, 3 March 2024)

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

Appointy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 staff member
    • 100 appointments/month
    • Online booking
  • Growth$19.99/month
    • 5 staff members
    • Unlimited appointments
    • SMS reminders
  • Professional$49.99/month
    • Unlimited staff
    • All Growth features
    • Resource scheduling

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.

Choose Appointy if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want staff scheduling.

Questions people ask

Is Any.do or Appointy better?
Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and Appointy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Any.do or Appointy?
Any.do starts at Free and Appointy at Free.
Does Any.do or Appointy run on more platforms?
Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Appointy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Any.do for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Appointy is typically brought in for.
What can Any.do do that Appointy cannot?
Any.do covers Task lists, Calendar integration, Reminders, Daily planner. Appointy covers Online booking, Staff scheduling, Resource management, Email & SMS reminders. Both handle Google Calendar, Outlook, Zapier, SSL encryption.

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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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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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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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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