#1 most frequent
United States of America
57.0%85 installations of 149
What is Google Tasks?
Google Tasks, also available via a mobile app, aims to allow users to manage, capture, and edit tasks from anywhere, at anytime, with to-dos that sync across all devices. Integrates with Gmail and Google Calendar.
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Who Buys & Uses Google Tasks
#2 most frequent
Canada
8.1%12 installations of 149
#3 most frequent
India
7.4%11 installations of 149
Google Task Manager Is Top-Notch
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Google Tasks helps to keep my priority business ventures on track. Integrated with Google Calendar, I can easily add tasks and due dates, shift priorities, and manage projected timelines. Rather than writing everything down in a planner or loose Post-it notes, Google Tasks keeps my desk clear and reduces the need for printed materials. Google is my go-to for staying on track!
Pros
- Daily reminders
- Managing project timelines
- To do list at your fingertips
- Easily add tasks and check them off as you go
Cons
- program visual aesthetics could be improved
- Timer function
- Adding multiple reminders
Return on Investment
- freed up time that can be spent on other tasks
- simplifies workstation startup operations
- keeps projects moving forward
Usability
Alternatives Considered
Microsoft To Do
Other Software Used
Google Analytics, HawkSoft, Microsoft 365
Simple and clean task manager.
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Google Tasks is great for simple tasks that I want to integrate with my Android phone and my Google account. It's a simple interface that doesn't get too complicated, and is a great place for me to write down what I need to get done and easily check them off without worrying about complex features.
Pros
- Easy to add tasks.
- Syncs with my android phone.
- Desktop version.
Cons
- Not a lot of complex features.
- Not as visually appealing as some other apps.
Return on Investment
- Easy to add stuff (and thus not forget stuff).
- Seamless android and desktop integration.
Usability
Alternatives Considered
Remember the Milk and monday.com
Other Software Used
Wrike
Easy and Free
Pros
- Great integrated with other google products.
- Easily accessible.
- Works great in a team.
Cons
- Different layout options.
- More features in the tasks directly without switching platforms.
Most Important Features
- To do lists.
- Real time sharing.
Return on Investment
- Tasks were not missed.
- Less time spen[t] on emails.
Alternatives Considered
TickTick and Todoist: To-Do List & Task Manager
Other Software Used
TickTick, Todoist: To-Do List & Task Manager, Trello
Google Tasks is Ease, Integrated and Straightforward
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I use Google Tasks to summarize important topics that I need to address in important meetings, and to organize my appointments. I work as Software Engineer and Google Tasks also help me organize my projects tasks.
Pros
- Summarize Topics
- Schedule Appointments
- General Notes
- Project Managment
Cons
- Subtasks
- Recurrence
- Mobile and Desktop Sync
Return on Investment
- More speed to get daily tasks organize
- Easy way to track notes and don't forget anything
Usability
Alternatives Considered
ClickUp, TickTick and Microsoft To Do
Great for personal use, not for company collaboration
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I use Google Tasks for keeping track of my personal tasks. As an organizational tool used in collaboration with other team members it does not work very well because it is too individual and not sophisticated enough. (Which is exactly how I want it for keeping track of my personal tasks.) A more complex project management tool like ClickUp is better for group task creation and management. I see other members within our team also using Google Tasks for their own personal task creation and management.
Pros
- Simplicity
- Integration with phones and other Google apps
- Tactile feedback for checking off tasks
- Keeping a history of past tasks/ adding details to existing tasks
Cons
- No dedicated website, must be accessed through locations like Gmail's sidebar
- The phone widget is buggy on certain phone models such as the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro
Return on Investment
- Personally, has managed over 1280 tasks for me in the past couple of years that I have been able to check off thanks to the app
- Has accurately allowed me personally to schedule out tasks into the future that I want to get done but don't have the mental space currently to be trying to remember or do
Alternatives Considered
ClickUp