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Todoist vs Google Tasks

Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.

FeatureTodoistGoogle Tasks
Rating4.43.8
Pricing$4/moFree
Typefreemiumfree
CompanyDoistGoogle
Founded20072018

Todoist Features

  • Task management
  • Projects
  • Labels
  • Recurring tasks

Google Tasks Features

  • Tasks
  • Lists
  • Due dates
  • Integration

Todoist Pros

  • Simple and clean
  • Cross-platform
  • Good free tier

Todoist Cons

  • Limited free features
  • No time tracking
  • Basic collaboration

Google Tasks Pros

  • Free
  • Google integration
  • Simple

Google Tasks Cons

  • Very basic
  • Limited features
  • No collaboration

The Verdict

Todoist (by Doist, founded 2007) 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. Todoist excels at task management, whereas Google Tasks puts more emphasis on lists. However, Todoist has a distinct advantage for Personal tasks and Project management. On the other hand, Google Tasks is better suited for Simple tasks and Google users. Todoist is particularly popular among Individuals and Professionals, 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. Todoist's freemium model starts at $4/mo. No tool is perfect. Todoist's main limitation is limited free features, which might be a dealbreaker for some workflows. Meanwhile, Google Tasks's biggest drawback is very basic. We recommend Todoist as the stronger overall choice (4.4 vs 3.8). It pulls ahead with stronger task management capabilities. However, if your workflow centers on tasks, Google Tasks remains a highly capable alternative.

Choose Todoist if:
  • • You prioritize task management
  • • You prioritize projects
Choose Google Tasks if:
  • • You prioritize tasks
  • • You prioritize lists