Any.do vs OmniFocus

Any.do8.6Visit OmniFocus8.0Visit

Higher score Any.do #5 in Task Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Any.do

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OmniFocus #8 in Task Management Software 8.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit OmniFocus

• Any.do fits best

  Individuals and families wanting an easy free planner

• OmniFocus fits best

  Apple power users needing advanced task workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Any.do 8.6/10 Visit ↗	OmniFocus 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.0
Ranking	#5 in Task Management Software	#8 in Task Management Software
Best for	Individuals and families wanting an easy free planner	Apple power users needing advanced task workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$49.99/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, macOS, iOS
Support	Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	6,000+ integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Any.do 1/4 · OmniFocus 1/4
Task dependencies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recurring tasks	✓	✓
Native time tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Guest access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Task views	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automation actions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes tasks, reminders, calendar, daily planning, and sync Supports Google, Outlook, and iCloud calendar integration Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension	Projects, folders, tags, dates, repeating schedules, and nested actions Forecast, custom perspectives, and configurable views support detailed planning Automation through Omni Automation plug-ins and AppleScripts
Cons	Linux is not supported Offline use is limited until reconnection Advanced features require paid plans	No free plan; access starts with paid licenses or subscriptions Native apps focus on Apple platforms, with web access as a companion The Web subscription requires an existing OmniFocus setup
Our verdict	Any.do is a task-management and planning application for individuals, families, and teams. Its Personal plan provides tasks and lists, reminders, calendar features, daily planning, and synchronization across devices at no cost. The product… Read the review →	OmniFocus is task management software for busy professionals who need more structure than a basic task list. It captures actions through Quick Entry and Inbox, then organizes them into projects, folders, tags, flags, dates, repeating… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Any.do — where it wins

  • Free plan includes tasks, reminders, calendar, daily planning, and sync
  • Supports Google, Outlook, and iCloud calendar integration
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension

  Where it doesn't

  • Linux is not supported
  • Offline use is limited until reconnection
  • Advanced features require paid plans

• OmniFocus — where it wins

  • Projects, folders, tags, dates, repeating schedules, and nested actions
  • Forecast, custom perspectives, and configurable views support detailed planning
  • Automation through Omni Automation plug-ins and AppleScripts

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access starts with paid licenses or subscriptions
  • Native apps focus on Apple platforms, with web access as a companion
  • The Web subscription requires an existing OmniFocus setup

• Any.do8.6/10 · Free plan

  A flexible free planner for personal tasks, families, and lightweight team work.

  Visit Any.doFull verdict →
• OmniFocus8.0/10 · 14-day trial

  A deep task manager for Apple power users who want structured workflows.

  Visit OmniFocusFull verdict →