Software · head to head
Remember The Milk vs Anvil
The short version
- Only Remember The Milk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers; Anvil billed per action rather than a flat seat fee, at $0.10 per PDF fill or generation and $1.00 per workflow submission on top of the plan
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Remember The Milk and Anvil actually diverge.
| Attribute | Remember The Milk | Anvil |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | usage-based |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows | Web |
| Founded | 2004 | Unknown |
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 Remember The Milk
- Smart lists
- Location reminders
- Task sharing
- Advanced search
- Subtasks
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Evernote
Only in Anvil
Nothing recorded that Remember The Milk does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Remember The Milk
- Schedulingnot Anvil
- Appointment bookingnot Anvil
- Time trackingnot Anvil
- Resource managementnot Anvil
- Team coordinationnot Anvil
Anvil
No use cases recorded yet. See the Anvil review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Remember The Milk
- Interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- Limited mobile app features compared to desktop version
- No advanced project management features like Gantt charts or timeline views
Anvil
- Billed per action rather than a flat seat fee, at $0.10 per PDF fill or generation and $1.00 per workflow submission on top of the plan
Pricing, plan by plan
Remember The Milk
Free- FreeFree
- Task creation and organization
- Basic reminders
- List sharing
- Pro$39.99/year
- All free features
- Advanced sorting
- Attachments
Anvil
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Anvil review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Remember The Milk if
- You need smart lists.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want location reminders.
Choose Anvil if
Nothing in the data separates Anvil from Remember The Milk on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Remember The Milk or Anvil better?
- Neither clearly leads. Remember The Milk starts at Free and Anvil at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Remember The Milk or Anvil?
- Remember The Milk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Remember The Milk and On request for Anvil.
- Does Remember The Milk or Anvil run on more platforms?
- Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Anvil runs on Web.
- Can I use Remember The Milk for free?
- Yes. Remember The Milk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Anvil starts at On request.
- What is Remember The Milk best used for?
- Remember The Milk is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Anvil is typically brought in for.
- What can Remember The Milk do that Anvil cannot?
- Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Remember The Milk: Is there a free version of Remember The Milk?
Yes. Remember The Milk is free to download and use with core features like task creation, lists, reminders, and basic sharing. A Pro subscription at $39.99 annually unlocks advanced features like advanced sorting, attachments, and Apple Watch support.
SourceRemember The Milk: What devices and platforms does Remember The Milk support?
Remember The Milk is available across desktop, mobile, web, and wearable platforms with native applications, ensuring tasks remain synchronized across all devices.
SourceRemember The Milk: Can I share tasks with others in Remember The Milk?
Yes, Remember The Milk allows you to share lists and assign tasks to others to coordinate work and get things done faster.
SourceRemember The Milk: Does Remember The Milk integrate with other apps?
Yes, Remember The Milk integrates natively with Gmail, Google Calendar, Evernote, and Zapier, allowing you to capture tasks from multiple sources.
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