Monday.com vs Google Tasks
Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.
| Feature | Monday.com | Google Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.3 | ★ 3.8 |
| Pricing | $9/mo | Free |
| Type | freemium | free |
| Company | Monday.com | |
| Founded | 2012 | 2018 |
Monday.com Features
- •Boards
- •Automations
- •Dashboards
- •AI features
Google Tasks Features
- •Tasks
- •Lists
- •Due dates
- •Integration
Monday.com Pros
- ✓Visual interface
- ✓Flexible
- ✓Good automations
Monday.com Cons
- ✗Can be expensive
- ✗Complex
- ✗Learning curve
Google Tasks Pros
- ✓Free
- ✓Google integration
- ✓Simple
Google Tasks Cons
- ✗Very basic
- ✗Limited features
- ✗No collaboration
The Verdict
Monday.com (by Monday.com, 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. Monday.com excels at boards, whereas Google Tasks puts more emphasis on lists. However, Monday.com has a distinct advantage for Work management and Team collaboration. On the other hand, Google Tasks is better suited for Simple tasks and Google users. Monday.com is particularly popular among Teams and Businesses, 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. Monday.com's freemium model starts at $9/mo. No tool is perfect. Monday.com's main limitation is can be expensive, which might be a dealbreaker for some workflows. Meanwhile, Google Tasks's biggest drawback is very basic. We recommend Monday.com as the stronger overall choice (4.3 vs 3.8). It pulls ahead with stronger boards capabilities. However, if your workflow centers on tasks, Google Tasks remains a highly capable alternative.
- • You prioritize boards
- • You prioritize automations
- • You prioritize tasks
- • You prioritize lists