Any.do
Around
| Feature | Any.do | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5.99/mo | Free / from $10.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | minimalists, casual-users, families, mobile-first-users | remote-teams, quick-standups, pair-programming, distributed-teams |
| Founded | 2011 | 2020 |
| Daily Planner | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whatsapp Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Location Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Lists | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Floating Video | ✗ | ✓ |
| Auto Leveling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Noise Cancellation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screen Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reactions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Around Pros
- Lightweight and fast
- Minimal floating interface
- Good noise cancellation
- Reduces meeting fatigue
✗ Around Cons
- Limited features vs Zoom
- Smaller user base
- No recording on free
The Verdict
Any.do is built for minimalists and casual users, with a focus on daily-planner and calendar-integration. Around targets remote teams and quick standups and leads with floating-video and auto-leveling.
On pricing, Any.do is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5.99/mo compared to $10.99/mo for Around. That $5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
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.