Ranked 8 of 8 in best to-do list apps
Free, and tied to Gmail and Google Calendar, with subtasks and recurring tasks. Its apps are basic, and it offers fewer organizing options than Microsoft To Do.
Best for Simple to-dos inside Gmail and Google Calendar
About Google Tasks
Google Tasks keeps to-do lists that sync across devices. Tasks can be created from Gmail, shown in Google Calendar, and assigned inside Google Docs and Chat when you use Google Workspace. Subtasks, due dates, reminders and recurring tasks are included.
The Android and iOS apps are basic, and the service offers fewer organizing options than dedicated task managers. It requires a Google Account. It suits people who already work in Google's apps and want a simple list rather than project planning.
Key features
- Create tasks from Gmail
- Google Calendar task view
- Subtasks
- Recurring tasks
- Assign tasks in Docs and Chat
Strengths
- Syncs with Gmail and Google Calendar
- Subtasks and recurring tasks
Limits
- Fewer organizing options than dedicated apps
- Requires a Google Account
Where Google Tasks ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best To-do list apps | 8 of 8 | 79.0 | Simple to-dos inside Gmail and Google Calendar |
Questions about Google Tasks
- Is Google Tasks free?
- Google Tasks can be used without paying: Free with a Google Account. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Google Tasks open source?
- No. Google Tasks is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Google Tasks support?
- Google Tasks is available on: Web, Android, iOS.
- What is Google Tasks best for?
- Simple to-dos inside Gmail and Google Calendar. In our ranking of to-do list apps it is number 8 of 8 with a score of 79.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Google Tasks?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Todoist, TickTick, Things, OmniFocus.