Any.do
Cal.com
| Feature | Any.do | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5.99/mo | Free / from $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | minimalists, casual-users, families, mobile-first-users | developers, startups, agencies, privacy-conscious-teams |
| Founded | 2011 | 2021 |
| Daily Planner | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whatsapp Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Location Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Lists | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Round Robin | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collective Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Embed | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Cal.com Pros
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Unlimited event types on free plan
- Full API and webhook access
- White-label and embed options
✗ Cal.com Cons
- Self-hosting requires technical setup
- Fewer integrations than Calendly
- UI less polished than Calendly
The Verdict
Any.do is built for minimalists and casual users, with a focus on daily-planner and calendar-integration. Cal.com targets developers and startups and leads with scheduling and self-hosting.
On pricing, Any.do is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5.99/mo compared to $12/mo for Cal.com. That $6.01/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.
Feature-wise, Cal.com 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.