Any.do
Arc Browser
| Feature | Any.do | Arc Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5.99/mo | Free only |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | minimalists, casual-users, families, mobile-first-users | knowledge-workers, researchers, designers, tab-heavy-users |
| Founded | 2011 | 2022 |
| Daily Planner | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whatsapp Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Location Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Lists | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vertical Tabs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Spaces | ✗ | ✓ |
| Split View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Boosts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Easel | ✗ | ✓ |
| Notes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Features | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Any.do Pros
- Beautiful minimal interface
- Daily planner feature prioritizes tasks
- WhatsApp integration for task creation
- Family sharing plan available
✗ Any.do Cons
- Limited free plan features
- Fewer power features than TickTick
- Recurring tasks need premium
✓ Arc Browser Pros
- Innovative sidebar with vertical tabs and spaces
- Built-in tools (notes, easel, split view) reduce extensions
- Profiles and spaces for work/personal separation
- Beautiful design with attention to detail
✗ Arc Browser Cons
- Mac and iOS focused (Windows version limited)
- Steep learning curve from traditional browsers
- Company pivoting away from Arc to new product
The Verdict
Any.do is built for minimalists and casual users, with a focus on daily-planner and calendar-integration. Arc Browser targets knowledge workers and researchers and leads with vertical-tabs and spaces.
Arc Browser uses custom enterprise pricing, while Any.do starts at $5.99/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Arc Browser offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Any.do takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.