Around
TickTick
| Feature | Around | TickTick |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.99/mo | Free / from $3.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-teams, quick-standups, pair-programming, distributed-teams | students, individuals, habit-builders, productivity-enthusiasts |
| Founded | 2020 | 2013 |
| Floating Video | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Leveling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Noise Cancellation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screen Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reactions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tasks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Habits | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pomodoro | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Widgets | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ TickTick Pros
- Built-in calendar and habits
- Pomodoro included
- Affordable premium
- Clean interface
✗ TickTick Cons
- Some features need premium
- Smaller ecosystem
- Occasional sync delays
The Verdict
Around is built for remote teams and quick standups, with a focus on floating-video and auto-leveling. TickTick targets students and individuals and leads with tasks and calendar.
On pricing, TickTick is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $10.99/mo for Around. That $7/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.
Bottom line: TickTick has a slight overall edge — but if lightweight and fast matters most to you, Around may still be the right call.
