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Google Tasks vs Todoist

Google Tasks and Todoist both land on Worth it.

Todoist

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Worth it
Confidence: Medium

Buy if you're an individual or small team wanting a polished, cross-device to-do list . start on the free tier.

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Google Tasks versus Todoist
CompareGoogle TasksTodoist
VerdictWorth itWorth it
Best forGmail and Calendar usersPersonal task and habit tracking
Who it's not forTeams running projects . no boards, dependencies, or workload viewsTeams needing Gantt charts, dependencies, or resource planning
PrivacyNo product vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; researchers report scammers abusing Tasks notifications for phishing.⁶SOC2 Type II certified with a dedicated security page; no public vulnerabilities found in reviewed sources.11
Support qualityNo evidence in sourcesNo support evidence in sources
Public sentimentCoverage is sparse: reviewers call it a simple, capable task app, while roundups and Reddit threads push power users toward alternatives.¹Users broadly praise Todoist for personal organization, with occasional gripes about recent pricing changes.13
Biggest gotchaScammers abuse Tasks notifications for phishing; treat unexpected task reminders with suspicion⁶Google Play reviewers say new pricing makes it not worth it for basic needs12

Pick Google Tasks when

  • Gmail and Calendar users
  • Personal to-do lists
  • Quick reminders
  • Light shared grocery-style lists

When Google Tasks is not a fit

  • Teams running projects . no boards, dependencies, or workload views
  • Anyone wanting reporting, time tracking, or dashboards
  • Non-Google ecosystems; users actively seek alternatives
  • GTD or power users . thread titles question trusting it as a sole system

Pick Todoist when

  • Personal task and habit tracking
  • Individuals and small teams
  • Cross-platform to-do lists
  • People replacing paper planners

When Todoist is not a fit

  • Teams needing Gantt charts, dependencies, or resource planning
  • Anyone wanting AI features for free . those sit behind Pro
  • Buyers who only need a simple shared checklist . use a notes app
  • Enterprises needing compliance proof beyond SOC2

Sources

  1. Google Tasks Review . TechRadartechradar.com
    review
  2. The Best Task Management Apps . PCMag 2026pcmag.com
    review
  3. Google Tasks Pricing . TrustRadiustrustradius.com
    review
  4. Tasks: To Do List & Reminders . Google Playplay.google.com
    official
  5. Google Tasks Product Security Pagetasks.google.com
    official
  6. Hackers Abusing Google Tasks Notificationscybersecuritynews.com
    security
  7. 4 Apps to Use Instead of Google Tasks . Android Authorityandroidauthority.com
    news
  8. Can you trust your life to Tasks? . Redditreddit.com
    review
  9. Todoist official sitetodoist.com
    official
  10. Todoist pricing pagetodoist.com
    official
  11. Todoist product security pagetodoist.com
    security
  12. Todoist on Google Playplay.google.com
    review
  13. Todoist Review . Efficient Appefficient.app
    review
  14. Todoist Review . PCMagpcmag.com
    review
  15. Todoist Reviews . SoftwareWorldsoftwareworld.co
    review
  16. Best AI Life Assistants . Daily AI Toolsdailyaitools.io
    news