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Any.do vs Google Chat

Any.do logo

Any.do

All industries

To do list & planner

From
Free
Rated
-
Google Chat logo

Google Chat

Communication & Collaboration

AI-powered team messaging and collaboration

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; Google Chat not sold as a standalone product; it is included only with paid Google Workspace subscriptions (Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus)

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Any.do and Google Chat actually diverge.

Attributes where Any.do and Google Chat differ
AttributeAny.doGoogle Chat
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryAll industriesCommunication & Collaboration
Founded2011Unknown

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 Google Chat

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 Google Chat
  • Daily planningnot Google Chat
  • Shopping listsnot Google Chat
  • Project managementnot Google Chat
  • Team collaborationnot Google Chat

Google Chat

No use cases recorded yet. See the Google Chat 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

Google Chat

  • Not sold as a standalone product; it is included only with paid Google Workspace subscriptions (Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus)
  • Gemini AI features inside Chat, including message summarization and conversation insights, are limited to Business and Enterprise tier Workspace plans

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

Google Chat

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Chat 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 Google Chat if

Nothing in the data separates Google Chat 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 Google Chat better?
Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and Google Chat at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Any.do or Google Chat?
Any.do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Any.do and On request for Google Chat.
Does Any.do or Google Chat run on more platforms?
Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Google Chat runs on Web.
Can I use Any.do for free?
Yes. Any.do has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Google Chat 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 Google Chat is typically brought in for.
What can Any.do do that Google Chat 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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