Any.do vs. Taskai: The Visual Planner vs. The Conversational Partner.

Any.do is a beautiful tool for people who love organizing. Taskai is the AI tool for people who just want to get things done. Discover why users are trading "Perfect Lists" for "Mental Clarity."

At a Glance: Do you need a Dashboard or a Dialogue?

Feature	Any.do (The Organizer)	Taskai (The Assistant)
Core Philosophy	Structure First. Calendars, Colors, Tags.	Flow First. Chat, Brain Dumps, Clarity.
Input Method	Buttons, Date Pickers, & Menus.	Natural Chat. Just type or speak your mind.
Daily Planning	"Any.do Moment" (Manual rescheduling).	Morning Briefing (AI-summarized plan).
User Experience	Visual & Polished. Can feel rigid.	Conversational & Adaptive. Feels like texting.
Chat Features	Paid add-on (WhatsApp integration).	Native Core. The whole app is a smart chat.
Best For	Visual planners & Calendar power users.	ADHD, Overwhelm, & Speed.

Why users are moving from Any.do to Taskai

Any.do is one of the most successful productivity apps in the world because it is beautiful. But beauty doesn't always mean utility. If you spend more time making your Any.do list look pretty than actually doing the tasks, Taskai is the shift you need.

Here is the difference:

1. Stop "Administering" your life. Start Living it.

The Any.do Way: To be effective in Any.do, you act as an Administrator. You drag and drop tasks, color-code tags, and manage calendar views. It feels like organizing a desk.

The Taskai Way: You act as the CEO. You don't drag-and-drop; you delegate.

"I need to focus on the presentation today. Push everything else to tomorrow except the dentist appointment."

Taskai handles the admin work. It updates the dates, moves the tasks, and gives you the new plan.

2. The "Chat" isn't a Premium Add-on. It's the Product.

The Any.do Way: Any.do recently added chat features/WhatsApp integration, but often as a high-tier Premium feature. It feels bolted on to a traditional app.

The Taskai Way: Taskai was built as an AI Agent from day one. The chat isn't a feature; it's the interface. This means the AI understands context better. It remembers you are stressed. It knows you prefer morning reminders. It learns your rhythm in a way a static interface cannot.

3. ADHD-Friendly vs. "Task Guilt"

The Any.do Way: Any.do is famous for its "Plan My Day" feature, which forces you to review every overdue task one by one. For users with ADHD, seeing a stack of 20 overdue items to review can trigger instant avoidance and shame.

The Taskai Way: Taskai uses Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Instead of forcing you to review failures, it invites you to a fresh start.

The Brain Dump: Just hit "Clear My Mind" and spill your thoughts.

The Response: The AI validates the load and breaks it down. It turns a "Wall of Awful" into a stepping stone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Does Taskai have a Calendar View like Any.do?

Taskai focuses on a Streamlined List view rather than a complex calendar grid. We found that complex grids often increase anxiety. However, Taskai integrates via Deep Link with Google Calendar, so you can push events to your main calendar with a single tap.

Q: Any.do has a WhatsApp bot. How is Taskai different?

Any.do's bot is usually a way to add tasks to their list. Taskai is a standalone Native Android App. This means we offer Rich Notifications (with Quick Actions), and a dedicated space for your mind that doesn't get buried under WhatsApp group chats.

Q: Is Taskai free?

Taskai offers a flexible free evaluation period. Unlike Any.do, which locks specific features (like colors or advanced recurring tasks) behind a paywall, Taskai's subscription covers the cost of the Intelligence—the AI engine that processes your chat and organizes your life.

Q: Can I use voice input?

Yes! While Any.do has a microphone button, Taskai leverages your keyboard's native voice typing to allow for long, complex "Brain Dumps." You can dictate a whole paragraph of messy thoughts, and Taskai will sort it into a clean list.

Ready for an Assistant, not just an Organizer?

Stop color-coding. Start doing.