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Any.do vs Google Workspace

Any.do logo

Any.do

All industries

To do list & planner

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Workspace logo

Google Workspace

All industries

Everything you need to get work done, all in one place

From
€3.4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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 Workspace starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage
  • They diverge on capability: Any.do covers Task lists, Google Workspace covers Gmail business email.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Any.do and Google Workspace differ
AttributeAny.doGoogle Workspace
Starting priceFree€3.4/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20112006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (All industries).

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 Workspace

  • Gmail business email
  • Google Drive storage
  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • Google Meet video conferencing
  • Google Chat
  • Google Forms
  • Google Sites
  • Microsoft Office

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Any.do

  • Personal task managementnot Google Workspace
  • Daily planningnot Google Workspace
  • Shopping listsnot Google Workspace
  • Project managementnot Google Workspace
  • Team collaborationnot Google Workspace

Google Workspace

  • Business email and calendar managementnot Any.do
  • Collaborative document editingnot Any.do
  • Video conferencing and meetingsnot Any.do
  • Secure document storage and sharingnot 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

Google Workspace

  • Starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage
  • Starter and Standard tiers both capped at maximum 300 users per organisation
  • Video meetings limited to 100 participants on Starter tier, 150 on Standard tier
  • Recording capabilities only available on Standard tier and above
  • eDiscovery, Vault, and advanced security features only available on Plus and Enterprise tiers

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 Workspace

€3.4/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Workspace 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.
Any.do review

Choose Google Workspace if

  • You need gmail business email.
  • You also want google drive storage.
Google Workspace review

Questions people ask

Is Any.do or Google Workspace better?
Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and Google Workspace at €3.4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Any.do or Google Workspace?
Any.do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Any.do and €3.4/month for Google Workspace.
Does Any.do or Google Workspace run on more platforms?
Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Google Workspace 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 Workspace starts at €3.4/month.
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 Workspace is typically brought in for.
What can Any.do do that Google Workspace cannot?
Any.do covers Task lists, Calendar integration, Reminders, Daily planner. Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Meet video conferencing. Both handle Google Calendar, Slack.

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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