Any.do
Motion
| Feature | Any.do | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5.99/mo | From $12/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | minimalists, casual-users, families, mobile-first-users | busy-professionals, executives, founders, knowledge-workers |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
| Daily Planner | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whatsapp Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Location Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Lists | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Task Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Meeting Scheduler | ✗ | ✓ |
| Deadline Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Motion Pros
- AI auto-scheduling
- Combines calendar and tasks
- Reduces planning time
- Good for deadline management
✗ Motion Cons
- No free plan
- AI decisions not always ideal
- Learning curve for trusting AI
The Verdict
Any.do is built for minimalists and casual users, with a focus on daily-planner and calendar-integration. Motion targets busy professionals and executives and leads with ai-scheduling and task-management.
On pricing, Any.do is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5.99/mo compared to $12/mo for Motion. That $6.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Any.do has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Motion requires a paid subscription from day one.
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.