Google Tasks

Google's free, basic task list built into Gmail, Calendar and the other Workspace apps.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Google Tasks

Google Tasks is a lightweight to-do list that lives inside Google's products. You can add tasks from the side panel in Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Drive and Docs, turn an email into a task, and see dated tasks on your Google Calendar. Tasks support details, due dates, notifications and sub-tasks, and lists can be reordered by hand or by date. In Google Chat spaces and eligible Workspace Docs you can assign tasks to other people. There is a standalone mobile app for Android and iOS; on a computer, Tasks opens inside Google Calendar or the side panel rather than as its own site. It is free with any Google account and included with Workspace, where admins control access. The limits are clear: no tags, priorities, filters or project hierarchy beyond lists and sub-tasks, so people with more involved systems tend to outgrow it. It fits best as a simple list for people who already work in Gmail and Calendar all day.

Best for: Gmail and Google Calendar users who need a simple, free task list.

What works

Free and built into Gmail, Calendar and Docs
Turn emails into tasks in one click
Dated tasks show on Google Calendar

Why people leave

No tags, priorities or filters
No standalone desktop app
Very limited views and organisation options

Top Google Tasks alternatives

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1
Todoist
Adds projects, labels, filters and recurring natural-language dates while still syncing with Google Calendar.
66.5
2
Microsoft To Do
The free equivalent for people who use Outlook, with a My Day view and shared lists.
62.6
3
Tasks.org
An open-source Android app that syncs with Google Tasks and adds tags, filters and location reminders.
59.6
4
TickTick
Richer lists plus a calendar, focus timer and habits, still with a free tier.
57.2
5
Any.do
Similar task-plus-calendar approach with recurring reminders and a daily planner.
55.3

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Google Tasks: common questions

Is Google Tasks free?

Yes, Google Tasks is free to use.

Is Google Tasks open source?

No, Google Tasks is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Tasks.org.

What platforms does Google Tasks run on?

Google Tasks is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Google Tasks?

The highest-ranked Google Tasks alternatives right now are Todoist, Microsoft To Do and Tasks.org. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Google Tasks facts

4 of 4 verified

Gmail and Calendar: Create tasks from Gmail and Calendar; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Create tasks from Google Workspace products like Gmail and Calendar.”
Subtasks: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Add details to your tasks and create subtasks.”
Web access: Inside Google Calendar; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Open Tasks on the web From your computer, you can access Tasks in Calendar in your browser.”
Mobile apps: Android and iOS; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Install from the Play Store for Android devices and the App Store for iOS devices.”