TickTick vs Google Tasks
Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.
| Feature | TickTick | Google Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.3 | ★ 3.8 |
| Pricing | $35.99/year | Free |
| Type | freemium | free |
| Company | TickTick | |
| Founded | 2013 | 2018 |
TickTick Features
- •Tasks
- •Pomodoro
- •Calendar
- •Habits
Google Tasks Features
- •Tasks
- •Lists
- •Due dates
- •Integration
TickTick Pros
- ✓Pomodoro built-in
- ✓Good value
- ✓Feature rich
TickTick Cons
- ✗Less polished
- ✗Smaller community
- ✗Limited integrations
Google Tasks Pros
- ✓Free
- ✓Google integration
- ✓Simple
Google Tasks Cons
- ✗Very basic
- ✗Limited features
- ✗No collaboration
The Verdict
TickTick (by TickTick, founded 2013) 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. TickTick excels at tasks, whereas Google Tasks puts more emphasis on lists. However, TickTick has a distinct advantage for Task management and Time tracking. On the other hand, Google Tasks is better suited for Simple tasks and Google users. TickTick is particularly popular among Productivity enthusiasts and Students, 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. TickTick's freemium model starts at $35.99/year. No tool is perfect. TickTick's main limitation is less polished, which might be a dealbreaker for some workflows. Meanwhile, Google Tasks's biggest drawback is very basic. We recommend TickTick as the stronger overall choice (4.3 vs 3.8). It pulls ahead with stronger tasks capabilities. However, if your workflow centers on tasks, Google Tasks remains a highly capable alternative.
- • You prioritize tasks
- • You prioritize pomodoro
- • You prioritize tasks
- • You prioritize lists