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Head-to-head · To-Do List Apps

Microsoft To Do vs Any.do

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft To Do #3 in To-Do List Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Try Microsoft To Do
Any.do #4 in To-Do List Apps 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Any.do

Microsoft To Do leads on 0 checks, Any.do on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft To Do · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresAny.do · 4 of 4

Microsoft To Do scores higher on our rubric for to-do list apps: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Microsoft To Do is the better fit for users wanting a capable free Microsoft-integrated app. Any.do is the better fit for individuals and families wanting flexible planning.

  • Microsoft To Do fits best

    Users wanting a capable free Microsoft-integrated app

  • Any.do fits best

    Individuals and families wanting flexible planning

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft To Do 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Any.do 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #3 in To-Do List Apps #4 in To-Do List Apps
Best for Users wanting a capable free Microsoft-integrated app Individuals and families wanting flexible planning
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Docs Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 1 integrations 6,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft To Do 3/4 · Any.do 4/4
Recurring tasks ✓ ✓
Task reminders ✓ ✓
Calendar sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Subtasks ✓ ✓
Specs
Offline access Not checked yet Web_and_mobile
Active task limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms web, windows, macOS, iOS, Android web, windows, macos, ios, android, chrome_extension
Our review
Pros
  • Free for personal Microsoft accounts
  • Supports reminders, recurring tasks, steps, notes, and attachments
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Free plan includes tasks, reminders, calendar, daily planning, and sync
  • Calendar support spans Google, Outlook, and iCloud
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome
Cons
  • Work and school access depends on supported Microsoft licensing
  • Its integrations are centered on Microsoft's ecosystem
  • Calendar synchronization is not a central listed capability
  • Linux is not supported
  • Offline changes may not fully save until reconnection
  • Advanced reminders and AI features require Premium
Our verdict

Microsoft To Do is a task-management app for individuals, families, and work or school users. It combines task lists with My Day daily planning, due dates, reminders, recurring tasks, steps, notes, tags, categories, file attachments, and…

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Any.do is a task-management and planning application for individuals, families, and teams. Personal users can organize tasks, lists, subtasks, reminders, recurring tasks, grocery lists, and daily plans through My Day. Families get shared…

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  1. Microsoft To DoTo-Do List Apps 8.8Free plan
  2. Any.doTo-Do List Apps 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft To Do — where it wins

    • Free for personal Microsoft accounts
    • Supports reminders, recurring tasks, steps, notes, and attachments
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Work and school access depends on supported Microsoft licensing
    • Its integrations are centered on Microsoft's ecosystem
    • Calendar synchronization is not a central listed capability

  • Any.do — where it wins

    • Free plan includes tasks, reminders, calendar, daily planning, and sync
    • Calendar support spans Google, Outlook, and iCloud
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome

    Where it doesn't

    • Linux is not supported
    • Offline changes may not fully save until reconnection
    • Advanced reminders and AI features require Premium

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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