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Any.do vs Vimcal

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Any.do

Productivity

To do list & planner

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Vimcal

Calendars

The world's fastest calendar

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Vimcal the free tier is iOS only; the desktop app for Mac and PC requires the $20 per month plan
  • They diverge on capability: Any.do covers Task lists, Vimcal covers Vim-style shortcuts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Any.do and Vimcal actually diverge.

Attributes where Any.do and Vimcal differ
AttributeAny.doVimcal
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, AndroidMacos, Windows, Ios, Android
CategoryProductivityCalendars
Founded20112020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Vimcal

  • Vim-style shortcuts
  • Time zone support
  • Scheduling links
  • Speed optimization
  • Quick actions
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Macos support

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • 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 Vimcal
  • Daily planningnot Vimcal
  • Shopping listsnot Vimcal
  • Project managementnot Vimcal
  • Team collaborationnot Vimcal

Vimcal

  • Fast keyboard-driven calendar management for executives with heavy meeting loadsnot Any.do
  • Delegated scheduling by executive assistants across multiple executivesnot Any.do
  • Sharing availability and booking links across time zonesnot 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

Vimcal

  • The free tier is iOS only; the desktop app for Mac and PC requires the $20 per month plan
  • Events created on the free tier carry a Created with Vimcal signature, and removing it requires the paid plan
  • Personal booking links, scheduling polls and team scheduling features are excluded from the free tier
  • The executive assistant tier costs $75 per month, or $62.50 billed yearly
  • SAML SSO, advanced security controls and a dedicated support manager are Enterprise only, and Enterprise is quote only with no published rate
  • The lower rates of $16.67 and $62.50 per month require yearly billing

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

Vimcal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic calendar
    • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Pro$15/month
    • Scheduling links
    • Time zones
    • Team features

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 Vimcal if

  • You need vim-style shortcuts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time zone support.
Vimcal review

Questions people ask

Is Any.do or Vimcal better?
Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and Vimcal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Any.do or Vimcal?
Any.do starts at Free and Vimcal at Free.
Does Any.do or Vimcal run on more platforms?
Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Vimcal runs on Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
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 Vimcal is typically brought in for.
What can Any.do do that Vimcal cannot?
Any.do covers Task lists, Calendar integration, Reminders, Daily planner. Vimcal covers Vim-style shortcuts, Time zone support, Scheduling links, Speed optimization. Both handle Google Calendar, 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.

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Vimcal: What is the cost of Vimcal after the free trial?

Vimcal costs $20 per month or $200 per year after the trial period ends.

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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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Vimcal: Does Vimcal require a credit card to start the free trial?

No, the Vimcal free trial is available with no credit card required.

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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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Vimcal: Does Vimcal offer team or enterprise pricing?

Vimcal supports team and enterprise deployments. Enterprise customers can contact Vimcal directly for custom quotes.

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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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