Any.do vs. Whimsical

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Any.do
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Any.do is a project management solution built around list and taskmanagement capabilities.N/A
Whimsical
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Whimsical is a visual workspace application from the company of the same name in Denver, allowing users to create collaborative wireframes, mindmaps, flowcharts, and sticky notes.
$12
per month per editor
Pricing
Any.doWhimsical
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Pro
$12
per month per editor
Business
$18
per month per editor
Enterprise
$240
per year per editor
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Any.doWhimsical
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details17% discount for annual billing on Pro and Business plans.
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Community Pulse
Any.doWhimsical
Features
Any.doWhimsical
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Any.do
7.1
7 Ratings
7% below category average
Whimsical
-
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.doWhimsical
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(7 ratings)
9.0
(9 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.8
(2 ratings)
5.7
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Any.doWhimsical
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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Whimsical
It's extremely well-suited for rapid wire-framing of concepts, as product teams can quickly collaborate on any idea and create a visual blueprint of it. Whimsical could provide more intuitive feature prioritization templates. The current templates lack the necessary detail and could be further enhanced from a UI/UX standpoint.
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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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Whimsical
  • Simple to use
  • Tons of uses
  • Can be customized with themeing
  • Can organize all your boards pretty much however you want
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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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Whimsical
  • It can be a little frustrating trying to line things up exactly right but that's probably more user error than anything
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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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Whimsical
It's fairly intuitive, I rarely have any problems using the app. The layout is pretty user-friendly and easy to adapt to. There's a lot of tooltips to help with the various features and functions, so it's very easy to get self-help for the most part. Overally, I'm pretty happy and satisfied with the usage of Whimsical for mind-mapping.
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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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Whimsical
I reached out to support, as I was interested in possibly investing in the organization, and they quickly and happily informed me they are a bootstrap organization and do not take on investors at this time. The swift response and information readily available for my consumption was extremely helpful and shows how solid the team behind it is.
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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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Whimsical
Whimsical is so much easier and has a better interface, so I think it's more suited to our workflow if compared to other tools like Google Charts. I really love this tool and I'm looking to learn and use it even more, as it helps us optimize our time, planning, and delivering more efficiently.
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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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Whimsical
  • No hard numbers I can quote. Other than the free plan has been adequate for my needs.
  • It's my go to mind mapping tool.
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