Make vs Google Tasks
Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.
| Feature | Make | Google Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.3 | ★ 3.8 |
| Pricing | $9/mo | Free |
| Type | freemium | free |
| Company | Make | |
| Founded | 2012 | 2018 |
Make Features
- •Visual builder
- •Complex workflows
- •Data transformation
- •1000+ apps
Google Tasks Features
- •Tasks
- •Lists
- •Due dates
- •Integration
Make Pros
- ✓More powerful than Zapier
- ✓Cheaper
- ✓Visual interface
Make Cons
- ✗Steeper learning curve
- ✗Can be confusing
- ✗Complex pricing
Google Tasks Pros
- ✓Free
- ✓Google integration
- ✓Simple
Google Tasks Cons
- ✗Very basic
- ✗Limited features
- ✗No collaboration
The Verdict
Make (by Make, founded 2012) and Google Tasks (by Google, founded 2018) both compete in the productivity space, but they serve slightly different needs. Both tools offer 4 core features, but their strengths differ. Make excels at visual builder, whereas Google Tasks puts more emphasis on lists. However, Make has a distinct advantage for Complex automation and Data processing. On the other hand, Google Tasks is better suited for Simple tasks and Google users. Make is particularly popular among Technical users and Developers, while Google Tasks tends to attract Google users and Casual users. Google Tasks offers a free tier, making it the more accessible option for individuals or small teams. Make's freemium model starts at $9/mo. No tool is perfect. Make's main limitation is steeper learning curve, which might be a dealbreaker for some workflows. Meanwhile, Google Tasks's biggest drawback is very basic. We recommend Make as the stronger overall choice (4.3 vs 3.8). It pulls ahead with stronger visual builder capabilities. However, if your workflow centers on tasks, Google Tasks remains a highly capable alternative.
- • You prioritize visual builder
- • You prioritize complex workflows
- • You prioritize tasks
- • You prioritize lists