Any.do
DeskTime
| Feature | Any.do | DeskTime |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5.99/mo | Free / from $7/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | minimalists, casual-users, families, mobile-first-users | managers, remote-teams, freelancers, agencies |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Daily Planner | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whatsapp Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Location Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Lists | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Productivity Calculation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screenshots | ✗ | ✓ |
| Url Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Absence Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ DeskTime Pros
- Automatic productivity tracking
- Good free plan for individuals
- Screenshot monitoring option
- Detailed reports
✗ DeskTime Cons
- Can feel invasive to employees
- Limited project management features
- Desktop app required
The Verdict
Any.do is built for minimalists and casual users, with a focus on daily-planner and calendar-integration. DeskTime targets managers and remote teams and leads with automatic-tracking and productivity-calculation.
Pricing is close: Any.do starts at $5.99/mo versus $7/mo for DeskTime — not a deciding factor on its own.
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.