Software · head to head
Any.do vs Microsoft To Do
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Any.do covers Task lists, Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Any.do and Microsoft To Do actually diverge.
| Attribute | Any.do | Microsoft To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos |
| Founded | 2011 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
- Daily planner
- Voice input
- Drag and drop
- Smart suggestions
- Focus mode
- Google Calendar
Only in Microsoft To Do
- My Day suggestions
- List sharing
- Steps
- Due dates
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
- Cortana
- Web support
Both cover
- Reminders
- Outlook
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Any.do
- Personal task managementnot Microsoft To Do
- Daily planningnot Microsoft To Do
- Shopping listsnot Microsoft To Do
- Project managementnot Microsoft To Do
- Team collaborationnot Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do
- Schedulingnot Any.do
- Appointment bookingnot Any.do
- Time trackingnot Any.do
- Resource managementnot Any.do
- Team coordinationnot 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
Microsoft To Do
Nothing recorded yet. See the Microsoft To Do review.
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
Microsoft To Do
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited tasks
- My Day
- List sharing
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 Microsoft To Do if
- You need my day suggestions.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- You also want list sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Any.do or Microsoft To Do better?
- Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Any.do or Microsoft To Do?
- Any.do starts at Free and Microsoft To Do at Free.
- Does Any.do or Microsoft To Do run on more platforms?
- Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Microsoft To Do runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
- Can I use Any.do for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Microsoft To Do is typically brought in for.
- What can Any.do do that Microsoft To Do cannot?
- Any.do covers Task lists, Calendar integration, Daily planner, Voice input. Microsoft To Do covers My Day suggestions, List sharing, Steps, Due dates. Both handle Reminders, Outlook, Ios support, Android support.
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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