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Any.do vs BigTime

Any.do logo

Any.do

Software

To do list & planner

From
Free
Rated
-
BigTime logo

BigTime

Software

The all-in-one solution for growing, single-entity firms

From
On request
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; BigTime essentials plan starts at $20 per user per month and the Enterprise tier requires contacting sales for pricing

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Any.do and BigTime differ
AttributeAny.doBigTime
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: 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 BigTime

Nothing recorded that Any.do does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Any.do

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

BigTime

No use cases recorded yet. See the BigTime review.

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

BigTime

  • Essentials plan starts at $20 per user per month and the Enterprise tier requires contacting sales for pricing
  • AI features Time Agent, Expense Agent and Flexible Reporting are listed as coming soon rather than shipped

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

BigTime

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the BigTime 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 BigTime if

Nothing in the data separates BigTime from Any.do on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Questions people ask

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

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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