Any.do
Clockwise
| Feature | Any.do | Clockwise |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5.99/mo | Free / from $6.75/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | minimalists, casual-users, families, mobile-first-users | engineering-teams, remote-teams, managers, knowledge-workers |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
| Daily Planner | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whatsapp Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Location Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Lists | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Focus Time | ✗ | ✓ |
| Smart Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Meeting Optimization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Slack Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Clockwise Pros
- Creates Focus Time automatically
- AI resolves scheduling conflicts
- Team-wide schedule optimization
- Integrates with Google/Outlook calendars
✗ Clockwise Cons
- Requires team adoption for best results
- Can over-optimize meeting moves
- Limited value for individuals alone
The Verdict
Any.do is built for minimalists and casual users, with a focus on daily-planner and calendar-integration. Clockwise targets engineering teams and remote teams and leads with focus-time and smart-scheduling.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($5.99/mo for Any.do, $6.75/mo for Clockwise), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
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.