Software · head to head
Any.do vs OmniFocus 3
OmniFocus 3
Software
Professional task management for complex workflows
- From
- $39.99/year
- 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; OmniFocus 3 apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app
- They diverge on capability: Any.do covers Task lists, OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Any.do and OmniFocus 3 actually diverge.
| Attribute | Any.do | OmniFocus 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $39.99/year |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web |
| Founded | 2011 | 1993 |
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 OmniFocus 3
- GTD-based task organization
- Projects and subprojects
- Contexts and tags
- Custom perspectives
- Automation
- Quick entry
- Sync across devices
- Deferred and due dates
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Any.do
- Personal task managementnot OmniFocus 3
- Daily planningnot OmniFocus 3
- Shopping listsnot OmniFocus 3
- Project managementnot OmniFocus 3
- Team collaborationnot OmniFocus 3
OmniFocus 3
- Getting Things Done style task and project management on Apple devicesnot Any.do
- Capturing tasks with contexts, defer dates and review cyclesnot Any.do
- Syncing a personal task database across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Watchnot 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
OmniFocus 3
- Apple platforms only apart from the web client: macOS 14, iOS or iPadOS 17, watchOS 10 or visionOS 2 and newer are required, with no Windows or Android app
- Web access is not included with a perpetual licence and costs an extra $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year
- The Pro perpetual licence costs $149.99 against $74.99 for Standard
- Future major upgrades are a paid discount rather than free for perpetual licence holders
- The $99.99 per year subscription is the only option that bundles Pro plus web access
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
OmniFocus 3
$39.99/year- Standard$39.99/year
- Mac and iOS apps
- Cloud sync
- Core features
- Pro$99.99/year
- Everything in Standard
- Advanced automation
- Perspective management
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 OmniFocus 3 if
- You need gtd-based task organization.
- You work on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web.
- You also want projects and subprojects.
Questions people ask
- Is Any.do or OmniFocus 3 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and OmniFocus 3 at $39.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Any.do or OmniFocus 3?
- Any.do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Any.do and $39.99/year for OmniFocus 3.
- Does Any.do or OmniFocus 3 run on more platforms?
- Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. OmniFocus 3 runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS, Web.
- Can I use Any.do for free?
- Yes. Any.do has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OmniFocus 3 starts at $39.99/year.
- 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 OmniFocus 3 is typically brought in for.
- What can Any.do do that OmniFocus 3 cannot?
- Any.do covers Task lists, Calendar integration, Reminders, Daily planner. OmniFocus 3 covers GTD-based task organization, Projects and subprojects, Contexts and tags, Custom perspectives.
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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