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Any.do costs $7.99/mo.
These cost $0.

4 free alternatives to Any.do, checked for license, recent activity and real adoption. Each one tells you the catch, so you can switch with your eyes open.

See the 4 picks ↓

Any.do vs Free Alternatives Matrix

Quick side-by-side comparison · $0/mo vs $7.99/mo

AlternativeTypeLicenseWhere It RunsStarsHead-to-Head
Tasks.orgopen sourceGPL-3.0Local★ 5.5kAny.do vs Tasks.org →
Vikunjaopen sourceAGPL-3.0+Local or hosted★ 5.0kAny.do vs Vikunja →
Microsoft To Dofreeproprietary, freeHosted★ $0 foreverAny.do vs Microsoft To Do →
Apple Remindersfreeproprietary, freeLocal★ $0 foreverAny.do vs Apple Reminders →

The picks

2 open source · 2 free to use · ranked by fit

  1. 01

    Tasks.org

    open sourceGPL-3.0Local
    5.5kjul 2026

    A serious Android task list with recurrence and reminders; desktop and CalDAV sync are paid

    The catch vs Any.do

    Tasks.org is Android-first, with no mature iOS or web client and a much less polished calendar and daily-planning experience than Any.do.

    Install, platforms & data +
    platforms
    mobileone-click install
    install
    Install the Android app from Google Play or F-Droid; an early desktop app is optional
    setup
    Local Android use is straightforward, but most non-Google/Microsoft synchronization options require an in-app subscription or separately configured sync service, and desktop support is still early
    your data
    Tasks are local and offline-first on Android; optional synchronization targets Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do, Tasks.org Cloud, CalDAV/DAVx5, EteSync, or DecSync
    checked
    2026-08-10
    Visit tasks.org ↗SourceCompare vs Any.do →
  2. 02

    Vikunja

    open sourceAGPL-3.0+Local or hosted
    5.0kaug 2026

    A capable Todoist replacement once you accept becoming its hosting department

    The catch vs Any.do

    Vikunja lacks Any.do’s polished guided daily planner, consumer-grade reminders, calendar experience, and low-friction mobile setup.

    Install, platforms & data +
    platforms
    desktopwebself-hosteddocker to self-host
    install
    Use the paid hosted service or deploy the free server with Docker Compose, a package, or the standalone binary
    setup
    The free path requires a server or Docker, persistent volumes, secrets, and normally a reverse proxy with TLS
    your data
    Tasks, projects, users, and settings live in SQLite, MySQL/MariaDB, or PostgreSQL, with attachments in a persistent files directory, on the selected host
    checked
    2026-08-10
    Visit vikunja.io ↗SourceCompare vs Any.do →also replaces 2 other apps →
  3. 03

    Microsoft To Do

    freeproprietary, freeHosted

    A polished free task manager, paid for with a Microsoft account rather than money

    The catch vs Any.do

    Microsoft To Do does not combine tasks and calendar in Any.do’s broad cross-platform daily-planning flow or reproduce its family and smart-grocery features.

    Install, platforms & data +
    platforms
    desktopmobilewebthey host it
    install
    Install the Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android app, or use the web app, and sign in with a Microsoft account
    setup
    Requires a Microsoft account
    your data
    Tasks are stored as structured records on Microsoft's Exchange Online servers and surface in Outlook Tasks across synchronized clients
    checked
    2026-08-10
    Visit microsoft.com ↗Compare vs Any.do →also replaces 2 other apps →
  4. 04

    Apple Reminders

    freeproprietary, freeLocal

    Things minus the polish tax, provided every device in sight has an Apple logo

    The catch vs Any.do

    Apple Reminders lacks Any.do’s guided My Day flow and broad Windows, Android, and web support.

    Install, platforms & data +
    platforms
    desktopmobileone-click install
    install
    Preinstalled on iPhone, iPad, and Mac; enable iCloud or another supported reminders account for synchronization
    engines
    Optional Apple Intelligence can suggest or auto-categorize reminders on supported devices; ordinary task management does not require AI
    your data
    Structured reminder records live in iCloud or another configured reminders account and are cached on Apple devices; iCloud provides account-level restore rather than user-visible task files
    checked
    2026-08-10
    Visit apps.apple.com ↗Compare vs Any.do →also replaces 2 other apps →

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers · Any.do open-source replacements

What is the best free alternative to Any.do?+

The top free alternative to Any.do is Tasks.org (open source, GPL-3.0). A serious Android task list with recurrence and reminders; desktop and CalDAV sync are paid Other popular Any.do replacements include Vikunja, Microsoft To Do, Apple Reminders.

Can I self-host a free replacement for Any.do?+

Yes. Of the 4 free alternatives to Any.do, 1 can be self-hosted on your own server or local machine: Vikunja (AGPL-3.0+).

How much does switching from Any.do to a free alternative save?+

Any.do starts at $7.99/month per seat ($96/year). Switching a 5-person team to a free alternative like Tasks.org saves $479 per year in software subscription fees.

Should I vibe-code or build my own Any.do clone from scratch?+

Our build verdict for Any.do is YES (the core loop fits in a weekend). The core loop is small enough for a capable coding agent to produce a useful local version in one sitting. For Any.do, manage personal tasks, lists, reminders, recurring items, and a daily planning flow. The hard boundary is mobile capture, widgets, family features, calendar integration, and sync, plus cross-device reliability and workflow polish.

What is the catch when switching from Any.do to Tasks.org?+

Tasks.org is Android-first, with no mature iOS or web client and a much less polished calendar and daily-planning experience than Any.do.

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