The Best Any.do Alternatives in 2026
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The best Any.do alternatives in 2026 are Todoist, TickTick and Microsoft To Do. Todoist is our top overall pick, best for people who want a reliable, powerful, everywhere task manager. See the full ranked comparison below.
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Any.do is a clean task-and-calendar app that blends to-dos, reminders and planning. But people look around for a few reasons: a wish for more powerful task features, better free tiers, built-in habits or focus timers, or deep integration with an existing ecosystem. Depending on whether you want more power, better value or a particular platform fit, there's an Any.do alternative that suits how you organise your day.
Here are six Any.do alternatives worth a look in 2026, ranked on value, ease of use, features and fit. A couple are the to-do leaders, one's a feature-packed bargain, and others suit notes-plus-tasks or specific ecosystems. More in productivity.
Prices below are each tool's published 2026 pricing where available, but plans change often, so confirm the current figure before you commit. Ratings are our own editorial calls to help you compare.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todoist | Free; affordable paid plans | Yes (generous) | People who want a reliable, powerful, everywhere task manager |
| TickTick | Free; low-cost premium | Yes (generous) | People who want tasks, habits and focus tools in one cheap app |
| Microsoft To Do | Free | Yes (free) | Microsoft 365 users who want a free, simple task app |
| Google Tasks | Free | Yes (free) | Google users who want simple tasks inside their existing tools |
| Things 3 | One-time purchase (no subscription) | No (paid, free trial on Mac) | Apple users who want a gorgeous, focused to-do app |
| Notion | Free; paid plans available | Yes (generous) | People who want tasks plus notes, docs and planning in one place |
| Tool | Value | Support | Ease of use | Features | Overall | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TickTick | 9.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.8 | People who want tasks, habits and focus tools in one cheap app |
| Todoist | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.5 | People who want a reliable, powerful, everywhere task manager |
| Microsoft To Do | 10.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 8.5 | Microsoft 365 users who want a free, simple task app |
| Things 3 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 8.3 | Apple users who want a gorgeous, focused to-do app |
| Notion | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 10.0 | 8.3 | People who want tasks plus notes, docs and planning in one place |
| Google Tasks | 10.0 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 | Google users who want simple tasks inside their existing tools |
| # | Tool | Best for | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todoist | People who want a reliable, powerful, everywhere task manager | 4.3/5 |
| 2 | TickTick | People who want tasks, habits and focus tools in one cheap app | 4.4/5 |
| 3 | Microsoft To Do | Microsoft 365 users who want a free, simple task app | 4.3/5 |
| 4 | Google Tasks | Google users who want simple tasks inside their existing tools | 4.0/5 |
| 5 | Things 3 | Apple users who want a gorgeous, focused to-do app | 4.1/5 |
| 6 | Notion | People who want tasks plus notes, docs and planning in one place | 4.1/5 |
Todoist
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 9.0/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
The polished, cross-platform to-do standard with great natural-language input.
Best for
People who want a reliable, powerful, everywhere task manager
Todoist is the gold-standard to-do app, and the natural Any.do alternative for people who want power and polish without complexity. Its natural-language input (type "pay rent every 1st" and it just works), projects, labels, filters and priorities make organising tasks fast, and it runs beautifully on every platform with reliable sync. There's a capable free tier and affordable Pro plans. For someone who wants a dependable, well-designed task manager that scales from a grocery list to running your whole life, Todoist is hard to fault, and its huge integration ecosystem connects it to almost everything. It's task-focused rather than a notes-and-docs tool. But for a refined, cross-platform to-do app that just works, Todoist is the benchmark. See our <a href="/alternatives/todoist-alternatives">Todoist alternatives</a> too.
TickTick
- Pricing
- 9.0/10
- Functionality
- 9.0/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A feature-packed task app with a calendar, habits and a Pomodoro timer built in.
Best for
People who want tasks, habits and focus tools in one cheap app
TickTick is the feature-packed value champion, and a brilliant Any.do alternative if you want more in one app. On top of a capable to-do manager (natural-language input, projects, tags, priorities) it bundles a built-in calendar, habit tracker and a Pomodoro focus timer, so your tasks, routines and focus time all live together, which few rivals offer at its very low price. For someone who likes the idea of combining task management with building habits and focused work sessions, that all-in-one kit is genuinely useful and great value. It's a touch busier than minimalist apps. But for a cheap, do-a-lot productivity app that handles tasks, habits, calendar and focus in one tidy place, TickTick is an outstanding, well-loved Any.do alternative.
Microsoft To Do
- Pricing
- 10.0/10
- Functionality
- 7.0/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A free, clean task app with a lovely daily planner, tied into Microsoft 365.
Best for
Microsoft 365 users who want a free, simple task app
Microsoft To Do is the free, clean Any.do alternative, and the obvious pick if you live in the Microsoft world. It's a simple, pleasant task app with lists, due dates, reminders and a nice "My Day" daily planner that nudges you to pick what matters each morning, and it's completely free. Crucially it integrates with Microsoft 365, pulling in flagged emails from Outlook and tasks from Planner, so your to-dos connect to your work. For someone who wants a tidy, no-cost task app and already uses Outlook and Microsoft apps, that free price and ecosystem fit are compelling. It's lighter on advanced features than Todoist or TickTick. But for a free, simple, well-made task app (especially for Microsoft users), To Do is a great choice.
Google Tasks
- Pricing
- 10.0/10
- Functionality
- 6.0/10
- Ease of use
- 9.0/10
- Support
- 7.0/10
What I like
A free, minimal task list baked right into Gmail and Google Calendar.
Best for
Google users who want simple tasks inside their existing tools
Google Tasks is the free, minimal Any.do alternative for people who live in Gmail and Google Calendar. It's deliberately simple, lists, subtasks, due dates and reminders, but its killer feature is that it's built right into Gmail and Google Calendar, so you can turn an email into a task and see your to-dos next to your schedule without leaving Google. For someone whose whole day already runs through Google's apps and who wants lightweight tasks exactly where they work (at no cost), that tight integration is the whole appeal. It's bare-bones compared with dedicated task managers, no labels, filters or fancy views. But for simple, free tasks woven into Gmail and Calendar, Google Tasks is a frictionless, sensible choice.
Things 3
- Pricing
- 7.0/10
- Functionality
- 8.0/10
- Ease of use
- 10.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A beautifully designed, calm task manager for Apple users — bought once, no subscription.
Best for
Apple users who want a gorgeous, focused to-do app
Things 3 is the design-lover's Any.do alternative, and a standout for Apple users. It's a famously beautiful, calm and thoughtfully designed task manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad, with a gentle structure (Today, Upcoming, Areas and Projects) that makes planning feel organised rather than overwhelming. Unusually, it's a one-time purchase per platform rather than a subscription, which many people love. For someone in the Apple ecosystem who wants a focused, elegant to-do app that's a genuine pleasure to use (and no recurring fee), Things 3 is a joy. The catches: it's Apple-only, and the upfront cost per device isn't trivial. But for a gorgeous, subscription-free task manager on Apple devices, Things 3 is a top choice. See our <a href="/alternatives/things-3-alternatives">Things 3 alternatives</a> too.
Notion
- Pricing
- 8.0/10
- Functionality
- 10.0/10
- Ease of use
- 7.0/10
- Support
- 8.0/10
What I like
A flexible workspace where tasks live alongside notes, docs and databases.
Best for
People who want tasks plus notes, docs and planning in one place
Notion is the flexible Any.do alternative for people who want their tasks to live alongside everything else. Rather than a dedicated to-do app, it's an all-in-one workspace where you can build task lists, boards and trackers using powerful databases, right next to your notes, docs, plans and wikis. For someone who finds that a simple task app isn't enough, who wants their to-dos connected to project notes, reference material and planning in a single place, Notion's flexibility is the draw, with a generous free tier and endless templates to start from. The trade-off is that it's less instant and focused than a pure task app, and you build your own system. But for combining tasks with notes and planning in one customizable workspace, Notion is a powerful choice. See our <a href="/alternatives/notion-alternatives">Notion alternatives</a> too.
The verdict
For a polished, do-everything task manager, Todoist is the benchmark and TickTick the feature-packed bargain (with habits and a focus timer). Microsoft To Do and Google Tasks are the free picks for their ecosystems, Things 3 is the gorgeous subscription-free choice for Apple users, and Notion combines tasks with notes and planning. Match it to your platform, budget and how much power you want.
Whatever you shortlist, run your real work through it for a week before committing — the right tool is the one that quietly disappears and lets you get back to it. And if you build software like this yourself, you can list it on Tolodora free.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best overall alternative to Any.do?
Todoist is the polished, cross-platform standard with great natural-language input and a huge integration ecosystem, while TickTick packs a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer into a very cheap app. For most people, start with Todoist for polish or TickTick for features-per-dollar.
Is there a free Any.do alternative?
Microsoft To Do and Google Tasks are both completely free, and Todoist, TickTick and Notion all have generous free tiers. Microsoft To Do suits Outlook/Microsoft 365 users, and Google Tasks lives inside Gmail and Google Calendar. For zero cost, pick the one that matches your ecosystem.
Which alternative has the most features?
TickTick packs the most into one app for the price — tasks, calendar, habit tracking and a focus timer — while Notion is the most flexible overall, combining tasks with notes, docs and databases. For an all-in-one task app, TickTick; for a build-your-own workspace, Notion.
Which is best for Apple users?
Things 3 is the standout for Apple — a beautifully designed, calm task manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad, sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. Todoist and TickTick are also excellent on Apple but cross-platform. For Apple-only elegance, Things 3.
Why do people switch from Any.do?
Usually wanting more powerful task features (Todoist), more in one app like habits and focus (TickTick), a free option in their ecosystem (Microsoft To Do, Google Tasks), gorgeous Apple design without a subscription (Things 3), or tasks combined with notes (Notion). The best fit depends on your platform and how much you want in one place.
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