Productivity · head to head
Any.do vs tldraw

tldraw
Productivity
Open-source infinite canvas whiteboard and React SDK for drawing applications
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Any.do bare-bones free plan: lacks recurring tasks and third-party integrations available only in paid plans; tldraw production SDK use requires a license key; the dual licensing model means open-source development is free but commercial deployments are not
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Any.do and tldraw actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).
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 tldraw
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 tldraw
- Daily planningnot tldraw
- Shopping listsnot tldraw
- Project managementnot tldraw
- Team collaborationnot tldraw
tldraw
- Collaborative whiteboarding for distributed teams (internal tool alternative to Miro)not Any.do
- Developer SDK for building custom design tools and diagramming platformsnot Any.do
- Wireframing and UX prototyping applicationsnot Any.do
- Integrating drawing capabilities into larger applications (CMS, collaboration tools, learning platforms)not Any.do
- AI-powered drawing assistants and generative design toolsnot Any.do
- Educational applications and interactive learning environmentsnot 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
tldraw
- Production SDK use requires a license key; the dual licensing model means open-source development is free but commercial deployments are not
- Limited ecosystem of community plugins; third-party extensibility less mature than some competitors
- Multiplayer functionality requires custom backend implementation; real-time sync is not fully managed by tldraw
- Mobile touch experience is functional but less optimised than desktop; precision drawing on tablets is challenging
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
tldraw
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the tldraw 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.
Questions people ask
- Is Any.do or tldraw better?
- Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and tldraw at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Any.do or tldraw?
- Any.do starts at Free and tldraw at Free.
- Does Any.do or tldraw run on more platforms?
- Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. tldraw runs on Web, Browser, React.
- 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 tldraw is typically brought in for.
- What can Any.do do that tldraw 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.
Sourcetldraw: Is tldraw free to use?
The tldraw web application is free and open-source. SDK development (creating applications using tldraw) is free in development; production deployments require a license key purchased from tldraw Labs.
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.
Sourcetldraw: Can I host tldraw on my own servers?
Yes. tldraw can be self-hosted. The web application is open-source; multiplayer functionality requires you to implement or host your own backend (e.g., WebSocket server for real-time sync).
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.
Sourcetldraw: Can I embed tldraw into my application?
Yes. The tldraw SDK is a React library providing drawing capabilities for custom applications. Development is free; production use requires a license key from tldraw Labs.
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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