OmniFocus vs Any.do
OmniFocus can be bought outright and is aimed at Apple devices, with projects, Perspectives and a weekly review as its core. Any.do starts free, sells subscriptions only and runs on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and the web. The gap shows in how you pay, which devices you can use and how much planning structure comes built in. Any.do also adds a Teams plan and connectors that OmniFocus does not describe.
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Choose OmniFocus ifyou work on Apple devices running recent software and keep a review routine for your projects. You would also rather own a licence than pay each month.
Choose Any.do ifyou switch between Windows, Android and Apple hardware, or you want to start without paying. You may also need WhatsApp reminders or a shared team workspace.
OmniFocus and Any.do side by side
| OmniFocus | Any.do | |
|---|---|---|
| Our to-do list apps rank | #6 of 18 | #4 of 18 |
| Established in | United States | Not stated by the vendor |
| List price, 6 November 2026 | Standard US$74.99 or Pro US$149.99 as a one-time licence; US$99.99 per year as a subscription with web access | Free Personal tier; Premium at US$4.99 per month on yearly billing or US$7.99 monthly; Family US$8.33 monthly for four people |
| Free tier | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Self-hostable | — | — |
| Built for | Apple users who run a structured system with projects, tags and weekly reviews | Households and small teams that want task reminders sent through WhatsApp |
| Not for | Windows teams or buyers who want a flat monthly fee | Buyers who need full task export in a spreadsheet format |
Both are reviewed in full in our to-do list apps ranking: OmniFocus and Any.do.
Where they differ
OmniFocus 2 · Any.do 3 · open 1- 01
A licence you keep or a plan you rent
OmniFocus 4 is sold as a perpetual licence, Standard at US$74.99 and Pro at US$149.99, with all 4.x updates included and later major upgrades at a discount. A yearly subscription costs US$99.99 and includes the web version. Any.do offers no one-off purchase, only a free plan and subscriptions. A buyer who dislikes recurring charges has the exit with OmniFocus. Both prices are shown in US dollars.
Edge: OmniFocus
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Platform reach
Any.do lists apps for iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and the web. OmniFocus lists Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro, requires macOS 15.2 or iOS 18.2 or newer, and reaches a PC or Android phone only through its web version. That web version comes with the subscription or costs US$4.99 a month or US$49.99 a year for licence owners.
Edge: Any.do
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Trying it before paying
Any.do's Personal plan is free forever and keeps the to-do list, planner, calendar and reminders. Premium costs US$4.99 a month billed yearly or US$7.99 monthly, and recurring tasks sit there. OmniFocus gives a free 14-day trial under an Omni Account and a 30-day money-back guarantee on purchases. Nothing in OmniFocus stays free, so Any.do wins. Any.do also offers free trial periods on Premium and Teams.
Edge: Any.do
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Built for a weekly review
OmniFocus pairs projects, tags, due dates and Forecast with a Do view that highlights the best next task, custom Perspectives and a weekly review with a place for someday/maybe projects. Any.do's free plan lists tasks, reminders, a calendar and a daily planner, while colour tags and recurring tasks need Premium. Anyone running a formal review routine gets more from OmniFocus.
Edge: OmniFocus
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Leaving with your data
Any.do's help article says personal lists export as PDF on web and desktop, and archived personal tasks arrive by email as a zip containing CSV. The OmniFocus pages we read describe no export route, so we cannot score that side. Omni Sync Server, which keeps devices in step, is described as a free service to customers. Without that page we call it level.
Depends on the buyer
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Teams and connectors
Any.do's Teams plan costs US$4.99 per member per month billed yearly or US$7.99 billed monthly, with a 14-day trial and no credit card. It adds shared boards with board, calendar and table views, automations and @mentions. Any.do also lists Slack, Zapier and Gmail integrations and a free MCP connector for ChatGPT, Claude and Codex. The OmniFocus pages we read describe no team plan.
Edge: Any.do
When neither fits
If you want a self-hosted open-source tracker, Vikunja is the one to check. For the plainest list with almost no setup, Google Tasks is the other option in this category.
OmniFocus or Any.do: questions
3 answersDoes OmniFocus keep a free tier after the trial?
No free plan is listed on the pages we read. The product page offers a free 14-day trial and the buy page adds a 30-day money-back guarantee. After that you choose a licence or the yearly subscription.
What does the Any.do family plan cover?
Family costs US$8.33 a month billed yearly for up to 4 members. The homepage mentions shared lists and a real-time grocery list. The pages we read do not show a monthly-billed Family price.
Where are my tasks stored in OmniFocus?
The product page describes cloud sync across Apple devices and a web app, with no self-hosted option stated. Syncing through Omni Sync Server costs customers nothing extra. The Omni Group says it is employee-owned and founded in Seattle.
Sources
Checked 6 November 2026- OmniFocus buy page: perpetual licence prices, US$99.99 subscription, web add-on rates, macOS 15.2 and iOS 18.2 floor, 30-day refund.
- OmniFocus product page: device list, 14-day trial, Forecast, Do view, Perspectives, weekly review, cloud sync.
- Omni Sync Server support article: sync server free to customers.
- Any.do pricing page: Personal, Premium, Family and Teams prices, Premium-only features, trial periods.
- Any.do export help article: PDF list export and emailed CSV zip.
- Any.do home page: app platforms, Teams trial and boards, MCP connector, Slack, Zapier and Gmail.