Google Tasks alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Google Tasks alternative for most people
TodoistAdds projects, labels, filters and recurring natural-language dates while still syncing with Google Calendar.
Best Google Tasks alternative for a free option
Microsoft To DoThe free equivalent for people who use Outlook, with a My Day view and shared lists.
Best Google Tasks alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TickTickRicher lists plus a calendar, focus timer and habits, still with a free tier.
Best Google Tasks alternative for open source
Tasks.orgAn open-source Android app that syncs with Google Tasks and adds tags, filters and location reminders.
Best Google Tasks alternative for self-hosting
Tasks.orgAn open-source Android app that syncs with Google Tasks and adds tags, filters and location reminders.
Best Google Tasks alternative for Mac
Any.doSimilar task-plus-calendar approach with recurring reminders and a daily planner.
Best Google Tasks alternative for Windows
TodoistAdds projects, labels, filters and recurring natural-language dates while still syncing with Google Calendar.
Best Google Tasks alternative for Linux
TodoistAdds projects, labels, filters and recurring natural-language dates while still syncing with Google Calendar.
Best Google Tasks alternative for iPhone and Android
TodoistAdds projects, labels, filters and recurring natural-language dates while still syncing with Google Calendar.
Best Google Tasks alternative for working in the browser
TodoistAdds 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.