Software · head to head
Amie vs Google Tasks
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app; Google Tasks no team collaboration or task assignment features; cannot share task lists
- They diverge on capability: Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Google Tasks covers Task creation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Amie and Google Tasks actually diverge.
| Attribute | Amie | Google Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Macos, Ios, Web | Web, iOS, Android, Gmail |
| Founded | 2020 | 1998 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Amie
- Combined calendar and todos
- Scheduling links
- Smart suggestions
- Beautiful design
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Todoist
- Linear
- Notion
Only in Google Tasks
- Task creation
- Subtasks
- Due dates
- Multiple lists
- Gmail integration
- Gmail
- Google Workspace
- Android support
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Ios support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Amie
- Recording meetings and generating summaries and action itemsnot Google Tasks
- Joining calls on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and Slack huddlesnot Google Tasks
- Turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasksnot Google Tasks
- Pushing notes into Notion, HubSpot, Pipedrive or Linearnot Google Tasks
Google Tasks
- Schedulingnot Amie
- Appointment bookingnot Amie
- Time trackingnot Amie
- Resource managementnot Amie
- Team coordinationnot Amie
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Amie
- Runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app
- Pricing is not published on the product page
Google Tasks
- No team collaboration or task assignment features; cannot share task lists
- No priority levels beyond a binary star; cannot rank tasks by priority (P1, P2, P3)
- No subtasks, task dependencies, or complex hierarchies
- No file attachments; cannot attach documents, images, or links directly to tasks
- Lacks work visualization tools like Gantt charts, Kanban boards, or project timelines
- Limited reminder functionality for task deadlines
- No third-party service integrations; requires full Google ecosystem dependency
Pricing, plan by plan
Amie
Free- FreeFree
- Calendar
- Basic to-dos
- Integrations
- Pro$10/month
- Scheduling links
- Advanced features
- Priority support
Google Tasks
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Google Tasks review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Amie if
- You need combined calendar and todos.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Macos, Ios, Web.
- You also want scheduling links.
Choose Google Tasks if
- You need task creation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Gmail.
- You also want subtasks.
Questions people ask
- Is Amie or Google Tasks better?
- Neither clearly leads. Amie starts at Free and Google Tasks at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Amie or Google Tasks?
- Amie starts at Free and Google Tasks at Free.
- Does Amie or Google Tasks run on more platforms?
- Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web. Google Tasks runs on Web, iOS, Android, Gmail.
- Can I use Amie for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Amie best used for?
- Amie is most often used for recording meetings and generating summaries and action items, joining calls on zoom, google meet, microsoft teams, webex and slack huddles, turning meeting outcomes into calendar events and tasks, pushing notes into notion, hubspot, pipedrive or linear. Of those, recording meetings and generating summaries and action items and joining calls on zoom, google meet, microsoft teams, webex and slack huddles are not what Google Tasks is typically brought in for.
- What can Amie do that Google Tasks cannot?
- Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Google Tasks covers Task creation, Subtasks, Due dates, Multiple lists. Both handle Google Calendar, Ios support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Google Tasks: Is Google Tasks truly free?
Yes, Google Tasks is completely free with no hidden costs or premium version. You get full access to all features with any free Google account, on both web and mobile.
SourceGoogle Tasks: Does Google Tasks work offline?
Google Tasks on Android and iOS apps support offline reading and editing with automatic sync when back online. However, the desktop web version at tasks.google.com requires an active internet connection.
SourceGoogle Tasks: How does Google Tasks integrate with Gmail and Google Calendar?
Google Tasks has native integration with Gmail, allowing you to convert emails into tasks with one click. Tasks with due dates automatically appear in Google Calendar as all-day items, and you can manage tasks from within Calendar without opening a separate tab.
SourceGoogle Tasks: Can I assign tasks to other people in Google Tasks?
No, Google Tasks has no team collaboration features. You cannot assign tasks to others, share task lists, or add comments within Google Tasks itself, making it unsuitable for team-based work.
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