Software · head to head
Any.do vs Basecamp
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; Basecamp the free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage
- They diverge on capability: Any.do covers Task lists, Basecamp covers Message boards.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Any.do and Basecamp actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Basecamp
- Message boards
- To-do lists
- Schedules
- Documents & files
- Group chat
- Check-in questions
- Hill Charts
- Email forwards
Both cover
- Slack
- Zapier
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Any.do
- Personal task managementnot Basecamp
- Daily planningnot Basecamp
- Shopping listsnot Basecamp
- Project managementnot Basecamp
- Team collaborationnot Basecamp
Basecamp
- Project management for a small team in one placenot Any.do
- Message boards and chat alongside to-dosnot Any.do
- Client collaboration, since guests are not chargednot Any.do
- Flat-rate project management for a larger team on Pro Unlimitednot 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
Basecamp
- The free tier allows one project and 1 GB of storage
- Pro is $15 per user per month, so cost scales with headcount unlike the flat Pro Unlimited at $299 a month billed annually
- Storage beyond the plan costs $50 a month per additional terabyte
- Timesheet and the Admin Pro Pack are paid upgrades on Pro and only bundled with Pro Unlimited
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
Basecamp
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Basecamp review.
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 Basecamp if
- You need message boards.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want to-do lists.
Questions people ask
- Is Any.do or Basecamp better?
- Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and Basecamp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Any.do or Basecamp?
- Any.do starts at Free and Basecamp at Free.
- Does Any.do or Basecamp run on more platforms?
- Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Basecamp runs on Web.
- 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 Basecamp is typically brought in for.
- What can Any.do do that Basecamp cannot?
- Any.do covers Task lists, Calendar integration, Reminders, Daily planner. Basecamp covers Message boards, To-do lists, Schedules, Documents & files. Both handle Slack, Zapier.
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.
SourceAny.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.
SourceAny.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.
SourceAny.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.
SourceAny.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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