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Google Tasks alternatives
Google Tasks compared with 12 alternatives: Microsoft To Do, Apple Reminders, Todoist, TickTick, Any.do and 7 more.
Google Tasks has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). All 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google TasksThis tool | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft To Do | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Apple Reminders | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TickTick | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Any.do | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Flask | Free | Free | Web |
| GQueues | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| My Tasks | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| OneTask | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Reminders: Todo List & Notes | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tasks: To Do List & Reminders | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tasks.org | Free plan · from $0.99/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
How each one differs from Google Tasks
- Free
Microsoft To Do
Free to-do list from Microsoft that syncs with Outlook tasks
- Microsoft To Do is free. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking and calendar.
Suits: People who already use Outlook or Microsoft 365
- Free
Apple Reminders
Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Apple Reminders is free. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Apple Reminders lists a macOS app.
- Only Google Tasks lists an Android app.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking and calendar.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Todoist
Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry
- Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Todoist lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
- Todoist also covers templates, natural-language input and kanban boards.
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
TickTick
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in
- TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month). Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only TickTick lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- TickTick also covers natural-language input, kanban boards, Pomodoro timer and habit tracking.
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking.
Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Any.do
To-do list and calendar app with separate family and team plans
- Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly). Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Any.do lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
- Any.do also covers templates, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking.
Suits: Personal to-do lists kept in sync between phone, desktop and web
- Free
Flask
Free browser to-do lists shared by URL, with no sign-up
- Flask is free. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Google Tasks lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking and calendar.
Suits: A quick shared list with no accounts or setup
- Free plan · from $3/mo
GQueues
Task manager built around Google Workspace and Google Calendar
- GQueues starts at $3 per month, billed annually (GQueues for YOU). Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only GQueues lists a browser extension.
- GQueues also covers templates and kanban boards.
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking.
Suits: Individuals and small teams already working in Google Workspace
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
My Tasks
Offline-first tasks, notes, lists and calendar for phones
- My Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
- My Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- My Tasks also covers notes.
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking.
Suits: People who want a to-do app that needs no account or connection
- Free
OneTask
Free task app that syncs Google, Outlook and CalDAV task lists
- OneTask is free. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only OneTask lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking and calendar.
Suits: People with tasks split across Google and Microsoft accounts
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Reminders: Todo List & Notes
Private to-do list and reminders app with a calendar view
- Reminders: Todo List & Notes starts at $1.99 per month. Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Reminders: Todo List & Notes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Reminders: Todo List & Notes also covers notes.
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking.
Suits: People who want a plain reminders app with no adverts
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Tasks: To Do List & Reminders
Ad-free to-do list and reminder app with color-coded lists
- Tasks: To Do List & Reminders starts at $1.99 per month (the US App Store also lists the monthly plan at $2.49). Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Google Tasks also covers time blocking.
Suits: People who want a simple to-do list on Android with no ads
- Free plan · from $0.99/yr
Tasks.org
Open-source Android to-do list with CalDAV and Google Tasks sync
- Tasks.org starts at $0.99 per year (name-your-price subscription). Google Tasks starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter).
- Only Tasks.org lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Google Tasks lists a web app.
- Only Google Tasks lists an iOS app.
- Tasks.org is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Android users who want a task list that works with no account
Limits worth knowing in Google Tasks
- Assigning tasks from Google Docs is marked as a premium feature for some Workspace Business and Enterprise plans.
- Shared tasks cannot have subtasks and cannot repeat.
- No desktop app is listed: Google offers Tasks in the browser and as Android and iOS apps.
- On work or school accounts, an administrator controls whether Tasks is available.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Google Tasks?
The alternatives to Google Tasks in this directory are Microsoft To Do, Apple Reminders, Todoist, TickTick, Any.do, Flask, GQueues, My Tasks, OneTask, Reminders: Todo List & Notes, Tasks: To Do List & Reminders and Tasks.org. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Google Tasks.
Is there a free alternative to Google Tasks?
Yes. Microsoft To Do, Apple Reminders, Flask and OneTask are free to use. Todoist, TickTick, Any.do, GQueues, My Tasks, Reminders: Todo List & Notes, Tasks: To Do List & Reminders and Tasks.org have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Google Tasks alternatives work on Windows?
The Google Tasks listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft To Do, Todoist, TickTick, Any.do, OneTask and Tasks.org list one.
Which Google Tasks alternatives work on macOS?
The Google Tasks listing does not include a macOS app. Microsoft To Do, Apple Reminders, Todoist, TickTick, Any.do, OneTask and Tasks.org list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Tasks?
Tasks.org is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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