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AnyList alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best AnyList alternative for most people is Todoist (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of to-do list apps. The best free one is Microsoft To Do (3.6 GPA).

AnyList compared with 5 alternatives: Any.do, Microsoft To Do, Google Tasks, Apple Reminders and Todoist.

AnyList has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per year for one person. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
AnyListThis toolFree plan · from $9.99/yrYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
Any.doFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Microsoft To DoFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Google TasksFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Apple RemindersFreeFreeWeb, macOS, iOS
TodoistFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

AnyList starts at $0.83 a month when paid by the year for each person and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Microsoft To Do and Apple Reminders.

Any.do and Todoist score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessAnyListAny.doMicrosoft To DoGoogle TasksApple RemindersTodoist

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of to-do list apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from AnyList

  1. Any.do

    To-do list and calendar app with separate family and team plans

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

    Suits: Personal to-do lists kept in sync between phone, desktop and web

    Any.do vs AnyListAny.do pricing and details

  2. Microsoft To Do

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

    • Microsoft To Do is free.
    • Microsoft To Do also lists a Windows app.

    Suits: People who already use Outlook or Microsoft 365

    Microsoft To Do vs AnyListMicrosoft To Do pricing and details

  3. 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).
    • Google Tasks lists no macOS app, which AnyList has.
    • Google Tasks also covers time blocking and calendar.

    Suits: People who already work in Gmail and Google Calendar

    Google Tasks vs AnyListGoogle Tasks pricing and details

  4. Apple Reminders

    Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

    • Apple Reminders is free.
    • Apple Reminders lists no Android app, which AnyList has.
    • Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.

    Suits: People who use only Apple devices

    Apple Reminders vs AnyListApple Reminders pricing and details

  5. Todoist

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

    • Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Todoist also lists Windows and Linux apps and a browser extension.
    • Todoist also covers templates, natural-language input, calendar and kanban boards.

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

    Todoist vs AnyListTodoist pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in AnyList

  • It is built around shopping and cooking, with no due dates or projects for general to-do lists.
  • The web app, Mac app, Apple Watch app and meal planning need the paid AnyList Complete.
  • The free plan holds 5 recipes and lacks item photos, folders and location reminders.
  • The badge count that excludes lists, and the Apple Watch app, are Apple-only.
AnyList pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to AnyList?

The alternatives to AnyList in this directory are Any.do, Microsoft To Do, Google Tasks, Apple Reminders and Todoist. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with AnyList.

Is there a free alternative to AnyList?

Yes. Microsoft To Do and Apple Reminders are free to use. Any.do, Google Tasks and Todoist have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which AnyList alternatives work on Windows?

The AnyList listing does not include a Windows app. Any.do, Microsoft To Do and Todoist list one.

Which AnyList alternatives work on Linux?

The AnyList listing does not include a Linux app. Todoist lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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