Any.do vs. Microsoft Lists

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Any.do
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Any.do is a project management solution built around list and taskmanagement capabilities.N/A
Microsoft Lists
Score 9.8 out of 10
N/A
Lists is an information tracking app in Microsoft 365 that enables users to work with anyone, anywhere. Users can configure lists to better organize events, issues, and assets.N/A
Pricing
Any.doMicrosoft Lists
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Any.doMicrosoft Lists
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Any.doMicrosoft Lists
Features
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Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Any.do
7.1
7 Ratings
9% below category average
Microsoft Lists
-
Ratings
Task Management10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Resource Management7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Gantt Charts7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Scheduling7.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow Automation6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Team Collaboration9.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology8.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Document Management6.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Email integration3.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Access10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Change request and Case Management5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Any.doMicrosoft Lists
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(7 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.8
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Any.doMicrosoft Lists
Likelihood to Recommend
Any.Do Inc.
Any.do is best for routine tasks whether personal or professional in nature. It is a simple app that organises your routine. It is not suitable for complex project management. You can streamline your daily routine and plan activities using this app. It will remind you of your tasks so that no task get’s missed.
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Microsoft
Organizations with institutional subscriptions should consider maximizing the use of Microsoft Lists in their operations because it has the feature of seamlessly working with all the other Microsoft Apps. You can have a master file of multiple projects that are going on, and you don't have to manually do the updating. However, it is important to note that to maximize the Microsoft List experience, the team should have basic knowledge about integration and automation
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Pros
Any.Do Inc.
  • Capability of creating tasks and to write down subtasks and insert notes and attachments.
  • Notification alarms that keep you on track of your to-do list, avoiding forgetfulness.
  • Any.do allows you to share tasks with other people and can also contribute with notes and attachments.
  • Recurrings reminders feature can help you build habits that you improve your life quality by making everything more organized.
  • Compatibility with Amazon Alexa.
  • Helpful community that can support users.
  • There is an app for Android and IOS and a web version of Any.do
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Microsoft
  • great for capturing loads of data
  • great for manipulating and viewing the data many ways
  • strong integration with other M365 products and Power Automate
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Cons
Any.Do Inc.
  • Limited features within the free version
  • Pricing for premium has to be paid in lump sum
  • Doesn't integrate as well with other project management tools
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Microsoft
  • Unlike Excel, you need to go to Edit mode for you to make changes in the entries
  • You cannot just copy paste like Excel
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Usability
Any.Do Inc.
It is very very intuitive, I have been using the app since it was launched, started using it as a personal reminder, and then also recommended within the organization. The experience is very similar to writing on a pad and then when complete crossing it off. I love it's user experience.
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Microsoft
The first time I learned about Microsoft Lists, I was automatically converted. How I wish I had learned about Microsoft Lists early on; it could have saved me tons of time, and could have rendered me real-time reports regarding my work, as the data I work with usually keeps changing every time. I believe the best part of it is that it works well with other Microsoft products, so less stressful.
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Support Rating
Any.Do Inc.
I haven't had to reach out to support with Any.do, but I suspect that they're helpful and prompt with their responses.
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Microsoft
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Alternatives Considered
Any.Do Inc.
Any.do has a key selling point for me and is the AI integration to read through your tasks and suggest calendar events, also user interface in the mobile app is quite friendly and comfortable for users. I like that it has a different option for grocery lists, it helps me integrate work with personal life.
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Microsoft
They are all different but can be used for the same things. They all have different benefits, and I use them except Airtable. Trello has the best automation capabilities natively built into the product of any product I've ever used. (I've personally built over 1,000 automations or more for clients on Trello.) ClickUp has the best flexibility to view data in very different ways and from different organisation levels (i.e. High level data through to detailed specific data across multiple departments or projetcs. Microsoft Lists is an excellent choice if you work in M365 already and you want a deeply integrated way to hold data and use it within M365
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Return on Investment
Any.Do Inc.
  • It has served a great purpose for team members who want to keep tasks in the cloud.
  • It has improved collaboration through its task-sharing capabilities.
  • It has positively affected our project completion rate.
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Microsoft
  • Massively positive, we have build a business that can scale with ease
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