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Any.do alternatives

Any.do compared with 12 alternatives: Todoist, TickTick, Microsoft To Do, Superlist, Things 3 and 7 more.

Any.do has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly). 10 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Any.doThis toolFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TodoistFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TickTickFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Microsoft To DoFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
SuperlistFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
Things 3Free trial · from $9.99 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, iOS
4.DoFree plan · from $4.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android
ActionsFree trial · from $19.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
ChecklistFree plan · from $5.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Do.ListFreeFreeiOS
DonetickFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Finale To DoFree plan · from $3.99/moYesmacOS, iOS
Google TasksFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Any.do

  1. Todoist

    Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry

    • Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Todoist lists a Linux app.
    • Todoist also covers natural-language input.
    • Any.do also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own

  2. TickTick

    To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in

    • TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month). Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Only TickTick lists a Linux app.
    • TickTick also covers natural-language input, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
    • Any.do also covers templates, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app

  3. Microsoft To Do

    Free to-do list from Microsoft that syncs with Outlook tasks

    • Microsoft To Do is free. Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
    • Any.do also covers templates, calendar, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: People who already use Outlook or Microsoft 365

  4. Superlist

    To-do lists that hold tasks and notes together, with AI meeting notes

    • Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly. Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Any.do lists a Windows app.
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
    • Superlist also covers meeting notes, transcription and notes.
    • Any.do also covers templates, calendar, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: People who keep notes and tasks in the same place

  5. Things 3

    Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase

    • Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately. Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Any.do has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Any.do lists a web app.
    • Only Any.do lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who work only on Apple devices

  6. 4.Do

    Eisenhower Matrix task manager for Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • 4.Do starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store). Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Any.do lists a web app.
    • Only Any.do lists a Windows app.
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
    • Any.do also covers templates, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: People who plan with the Eisenhower or Covey four quadrants

  7. Actions

    Card-based to-do list for Apple devices and the web

    • Actions starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store). Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Any.do has a free plan. Actions does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Any.do lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
    • Actions also covers natural-language input.

    Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want a card-based to-do list

  8. Checklist

    Checklist app with templates, guided runs and routines

    • Checklist starts at $5.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Checklist Plus). Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Any.do lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
    • Any.do also covers calendar, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: Repeatable routines such as cleaning, packing or morning checklists

  9. Do.List

    Free iPhone to-do app built on Today, Tomorrow and Later lists

    • Do.List is free. Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Any.do lists a web app.
    • Only Any.do lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
    • Any.do also covers templates, calendar, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: People who prioritize by day instead of setting due dates

  10. Donetick

    Open-source task and chore manager for households and groups

    • Donetick starts at $4.99 per month, or $39.99 per year (Donetick Plus, US App Store). Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Any.do lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
    • Donetick is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Donetick also covers natural-language input and time tracking.

    Suits: Families and roommates sharing a chore list with fair rotation

  11. Finale To Do

    Task manager and habit tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Finale To Do starts at $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Any.do lists a web app.
    • Only Any.do lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
    • Finale To Do can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Tracking tasks and habits in one app on Apple devices

  12. Google Tasks

    Google's to-do list, built into Gmail, Calendar, Chat and Docs

    • Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Only Any.do lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
    • Google Tasks also covers time blocking.
    • Any.do also covers templates, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: People who already work in Gmail and Google Calendar

Limits worth knowing in Any.do

  • Recurring tasks, location reminders, color tags and WhatsApp reminders are Premium features.
  • The Family plan is fixed at 4 members; a larger group has to move to the per-member Teams plan.
  • The license agreement limits refund requests to within 48 hours of purchase.
  • No Linux app is listed on the vendor's site.
Any.do pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Any.do?

The alternatives to Any.do in this directory are Todoist, TickTick, Microsoft To Do, Superlist, Things 3, 4.Do, Actions, Checklist, Do.List, Donetick, Finale To Do and Google Tasks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Any.do.

Is there a free alternative to Any.do?

Yes. Microsoft To Do and Do.List are free to use. Todoist, TickTick, Superlist, 4.Do, Checklist, Donetick, Finale To Do and Google Tasks have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Any.do alternatives work on Linux?

The Any.do listing does not include a Linux app. Todoist and TickTick list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Any.do?

Donetick is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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