Report updated Apr 3, 2026
Google Tasks: Get Things Done
v26.13.0Individuals and business professionals already embedded in the Google Workspace ecosystem who need a simple, integrated way to manage daily to-dos.
What Is Google Tasks: Get Things Done?
Launched Apr 27, 2018
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Native integration with Gmail, Google Calendar, Chat, and Docs to manage tasks directly within the tools where work happens.
Create tasks directly from Gmail emails with a link back to the source message for context.
Automatic synchronization of tasks and lists across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices via Google Account.
Break down complex tasks into smaller subtasks and add specific details or notes.
Set due dates, times, and recurring schedules with notification reminders to stay on track.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a thrilled sentiment.”
Medium confidence · 102.1K reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Unrivaled integration with Gmail and Google Calendar
- Extremely low barrier to entry for existing Google users
- Clean, minimalist UI that reduces cognitive load
- Leverages Google's Gemini AI for intelligent task creation
Cons
- Lacks advanced features like Kanban boards or tags
- Limited collaboration features for non-enterprise users
- Over-reliance on the Google ecosystem
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Expanding AI capabilities to automate task prioritization
- Deeper 'Focus Mode' integrations with mobile OS settings
- Capturing users fleeing bloated 'all-in-one' productivity apps
Market Threats
- Microsoft To Do's aggressive feature parity in the M365 suite
- Design-centric 'prosumer' apps like Superlist
- The rise of 'Calendar-first' productivity apps like Amie
Who competes with Google Tasks: Get Things Done?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
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Weaker sentiment at 48/100 — but still a direct threat
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My Day
Contenders
A premium, award-winning task manager that attracts users looking for a more polished and structured iOS-native experience.
Magic Plus
Competes for the enterprise task delegation and team-based productivity segment of Google Workspace users.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Integration
Remember The Milk: To-Do List
★4.7 (5K)Remember The Milk
A long-standing competitor focusing on smart lists and extensive third-party app integrations.
A long-standing competitor focusing on smart lists and extensive third-party app integrations.
Sorted³ - Calendar Notes Tasks
★4.7 (4K)StaySorted Limited
Focuses on 'hyper-scheduling' tasks directly into a timeline, a more advanced version of Google Tasks' calendar integration.
Focuses on 'hyper-scheduling' tasks directly into a timeline, a more advanced version of Google Tasks' calendar integration.
Peers
An all-in-one workspace that many users migrate to when they need more context and documentation alongside their tasks.
Notion AI
A legacy productivity app that has added robust task management features to compete for the 'all-in-one' productivity user.
AI-Powered Productivity Suite
Trello: Organize anything!
★4.4 (7K)Trello, Inc.
A visual Kanban-based approach to task management that competes for users who find list-based apps insufficient.
A visual Kanban-based approach to task management that competes for users who find list-based apps insufficient.
Asana: Work Management
★4.7 (16K)Asana, Inc.
A professional-grade project management tool that overlaps with Google Tasks' enterprise/Workspace use cases.
A professional-grade project management tool that overlaps with Google Tasks' enterprise/Workspace use cases.
New Kids on the Block
Superlist: To-Do List Planner
★4.5 (403)Superlist Software GmbH
Created by the founders of Wunderlist, it offers a modern, high-design alternative for personal and professional tasks.
Created by the founders of Wunderlist, it offers a modern, high-design alternative for personal and professional tasks.
What are the key takeaways?
Google Tasks: Get Things Done is a thrilling productivity app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.8/5 rating from 102.1K reviews, it thrills its users from users.
Best for: Individuals and business professionals already embedded in the Google Workspace ecosystem who need a simple, integrated way to manage daily to-dos.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetization is driven by the broader Google Workspace ecosystem, using the app as a productivity hook to encourage enterprise adoption and subscription to paid Workspace tiers.