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 and Google Tasks are two of the most popular tools in the productivity category, but they take different approaches to solving the same problems. TickTick, developed by TickTick (founded 2013), is described as "task management app with built-in pomodoro timer.". Meanwhile, Google Tasks by Google (founded 2018) "simple task management integrated with google workspace.". In terms of overall user satisfaction, TickTick edges ahead with a rating of 4.3/5.0, compared to Google Tasks's 3.8/5.0 — a difference of 0.5 points. TickTick's strongest advantages include pomodoro built-in, good value, while Google Tasks is praised for free. On the pricing front, Google Tasks offers a free model at Free, making it the more budget-friendly option for teams watching their spend. Neither tool is perfect: TickTick's main drawbacks include less polished, smaller community, while Google Tasks users typically cite very basic as its biggest limitation. However, TickTick has an edge in task management, which might be the tiebreaker if that's important to you. In terms of target audience, TickTick is particularly popular among productivity enthusiasts and students, while Google Tasks tends to attract google users and casual users. Our verdict: TickTick is the stronger choice overall, especially if you value pomodoro built-in. However, if free matters more to your workflow, Google Tasks remains a solid alternative.
- • You need pomodoro built-in
- • You need good value
- • You need free
- • You need google integration