All industries · head to head
Any.do vs Circleback
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; Circleback individual pricing is set at $20.83 per user per month, above the $25 per user Team tier's effective rate once billed monthly rather than annually, as of August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Any.do and Circleback actually diverge.
| Attribute | Any.do | Circleback |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Web |
| Category | All industries | Productivity |
| Founded | 2011 | Unknown |
Identical on both: 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 Circleback
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 Circleback
- Daily planningnot Circleback
- Shopping listsnot Circleback
- Project managementnot Circleback
- Team collaborationnot Circleback
Circleback
No use cases recorded yet. See the Circleback 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
Circleback
- Individual pricing is set at $20.83 per user per month, above the $25 per user Team tier's effective rate once billed monthly rather than annually, as of August 2026.
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
Circleback
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Circleback 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 Circleback if
Nothing in the data separates Circleback 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 Circleback better?
- Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and Circleback at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Any.do or Circleback?
- Any.do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Any.do and On request for Circleback.
- Does Any.do or Circleback run on more platforms?
- Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Circleback runs on Web.
- Can I use Any.do for free?
- Yes. Any.do has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Circleback 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 Circleback is typically brought in for.
- What can Any.do do that Circleback 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.
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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