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Any.do vs BetterHelp

Any.do logo

Any.do

Software

To do list & planner

From
Free
Rated
-
BetterHelp logo

BetterHelp

Software

Online therapy and counseling services

From
$50/week
Rated
-

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; BetterHelp pricing from $50-$90 per week billed every 4 weeks with location and therapist availability variations
  • They diverge on capability: Any.do covers Task lists, BetterHelp covers Video Sessions.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Any.do and BetterHelp differ
AttributeAny.doBetterHelp
Starting priceFree$50/week
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20112013

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 BetterHelp

  • Video Sessions
  • Phone Sessions
  • Messaging
  • Journaling
  • Worksheets
  • HIPAA
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Any.do

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

BetterHelp

  • Online therapy with licensed mental health professionalsnot Any.do
  • Flexible scheduling with messaging, video, phone, and live chat optionsnot Any.do
  • Access to 150+ worksheets and therapy support modulesnot Any.do
  • Weekly free group seminars with expert therapistsnot 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

BetterHelp

  • Pricing from $50-$90 per week billed every 4 weeks with location and therapist availability variations
  • Not suitable for minors or those under legal guardianship
  • Cannot provide official diagnoses, fulfill court orders, or prescribe medication
  • Requires reliable internet access; not appropriate for emergency or crisis situations

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

BetterHelp

$50/week

No published plan breakdown. See the BetterHelp 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 BetterHelp if

  • You need video sessions.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want phone sessions.

Questions people ask

Is Any.do or BetterHelp better?
Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and BetterHelp at $50/week, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Any.do or BetterHelp?
Any.do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Any.do and $50/week for BetterHelp.
Does Any.do or BetterHelp run on more platforms?
Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. BetterHelp runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Any.do for free?
Yes. Any.do has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BetterHelp starts at $50/week.
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 BetterHelp is typically brought in for.
What can Any.do do that BetterHelp cannot?
Any.do covers Task lists, Calendar integration, Reminders, Daily planner. BetterHelp covers Video Sessions, Phone Sessions, Messaging, Journaling. Both handle Cloud deployment.

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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