Alternatives to Google Tasks
Minimal tasks inside the Google ecosystem
Google Tasks ranks #17 of 20 in Task managers, with an Alt Score of 46. It is proprietary, free and available on Web, iOS and Android. 8 of 11 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Individuals and Google Workspace users who want a lightweight, no-frills to-do list that lives alongside their email and calendar.
A simple task manager for creating to-do items with due dates, notes, and subtasks, organized into multiple lists. Tasks can be starred for priority and set to repeat on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual schedule. It integrates directly with Gmail, Calendar, Chat, and Docs, so tasks created in those apps show up in one place.
Add a task from the Tasks side panel in Gmail or Calendar, or from the standalone tasks.google.com app, then set an optional date and time. Tasks with dates appear on your Google Calendar, and checking a task off marks it complete.
Where Google Tasks stands out
Verified capabilities most alternatives don't have.
Why people leave Google Tasks
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
How Google Tasks compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Google Tasks is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-12
Google LLC
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006 -
Pricing model Free verified 2026-07-12
Free
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-tasks-get-things-done/id1353634006 -
Platforms Web, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-12
Use Google Tasks to keep track of important to-dos that sync across all your devices. You can create and manage tasks in: Google Calendar, Chrome OS, Keep, Tasks from the side panel in: Gmail, Calenda
https://support.google.com/tasks/answer/7675772?hl=en -
Status active verified 2026-07-12
In the second half of 2025, Google Keep reminders will migrate to Google Tasks.
https://support.google.com/tasks/answer/16540694?hl=en -
Recurring tasks Yes verified 2026-07-12
Under 'Repeats every,' select day, week, month, or year.
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Subtasks depth Partial verified 2026-07-12
While subtasks are supported, any tasks nested beyond these—like subtasks of subtasks and so on—are no longer available. Tasks that are nested beyond one level will automatically be converted to subta
https://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/upcoming-change-google-tasks-api -
Projects & labels Partial verified 2026-07-12
You can create more than one list to keep track of your different tasks.
https://support.google.com/tasks/answer/7675771?hl=en -
Priorities Partial verified 2026-07-12
You can add a star to important tasks.
https://support.google.com/tasks/answer/12718779?hl=en -
Reminders (time & location) Partial verified 2026-07-12
You can no longer create or get location-based reminders.
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Shared lists Partial verified 2026-07-12
With shared tasks in Google Chat and Google Docs, you can: Assign a task to someone to complete. Check the status of a shared task. Update a shared task from a shared surface, like a space or a docume
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Calendar sync (2-way) Yes verified 2026-07-12
In Google Calendar, you can create, view, and change tasks.
https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/9901136?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop -
Widgets Yes verified 2026-07-12
Add Google Tasks to your home screen
https://support.google.com/tasks/answer/10478781?hl=en
FAQ
Yes. Todoist, TickTick and Any.do have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Tasks.org, Super Productivity and Vikunja — every license claim links its source.