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Google Tasks alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Google Tasks: no tags, priorities or filters, and no standalone desktop app. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Google Tasks, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Todoist currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Tasks.org logoTasks.orgOpen sourceYesAndroid4 of 459.6
  1. Tasks.org logo

    1. Tasks.orgTop pick

    Best for: Android users who want an open-source task app with CalDAV or Google Tasks sync

    Open sourceSelf-hostableAndroid

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Google Tasks

    An open-source Android app that syncs with Google Tasks and adds tags, filters and location reminders.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no ads
    • Syncs with Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do and CalDAV
    • Works offline with no account

    Cons

    • No iOS app; desktop app still in alpha
    • Self-hosted sync needs a paid unlock
    • Design is functional rather than polished
    Visit Tasks.org Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tasks.org a good Google Tasks alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, free forever on Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud plan
    $2.49/month billed annually ($29.99/year)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync options
    Google Tasks, CalDAV, EteSync, DecSync and more
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tasks.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Google Tasks alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Todoist logo

Best Google Tasks alternative for most people

Todoist

Adds projects, labels, filters and recurring natural-language dates while still syncing with Google Calendar.

Microsoft To Do logo

Best Google Tasks alternative for a free option

Microsoft To Do

The free equivalent for people who use Outlook, with a My Day view and shared lists.

TickTick logo

Best Google Tasks alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TickTick

Richer lists plus a calendar, focus timer and habits, still with a free tier.

Tasks.org logo

Best Google Tasks alternative for open source

Tasks.org

An open-source Android app that syncs with Google Tasks and adds tags, filters and location reminders.

Tasks.org logo

Best Google Tasks alternative for self-hosting

Tasks.org

An open-source Android app that syncs with Google Tasks and adds tags, filters and location reminders.

Any.do logo

Best Google Tasks alternative for Mac

Any.do

Similar task-plus-calendar approach with recurring reminders and a daily planner.

Todoist logo

Best Google Tasks alternative for Windows

Todoist

Adds projects, labels, filters and recurring natural-language dates while still syncing with Google Calendar.

Todoist logo

Best Google Tasks alternative for Linux

Todoist

Adds projects, labels, filters and recurring natural-language dates while still syncing with Google Calendar.

Todoist logo

Best Google Tasks alternative for iPhone and Android

Todoist

Adds projects, labels, filters and recurring natural-language dates while still syncing with Google Calendar.

Todoist logo

Best Google Tasks alternative for working in the browser

Todoist

Adds projects, labels, filters and recurring natural-language dates while still syncing with Google Calendar.

Google Tasks alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Google Tasks?

Todoist ranks first right now. Adds projects, labels, filters and recurring natural-language dates while still syncing with Google Calendar. Microsoft To Do and Tasks.org follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Google Tasks?

Yes. Todoist (free plan + paid), Microsoft To Do (free), Tasks.org (open source) and TickTick (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Tasks?

Yes: Tasks.org. Tasks.org can also be self-hosted.

Which Google Tasks alternatives work on Linux?

Todoist and TickTick run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Google Tasks?

The complaints we hear most: no tags, priorities or filters; no standalone desktop app; very limited views and organisation options.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Google Tasks, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.