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Chanty vs Google Tasks

Chanty logo

Chanty

Communication & Collaboration

Simple, easy to use, all-in-one team collaboration tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Tasks logo

Google Tasks

Calendar & Time Management

Simple task management from Google

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Chanty free plan caps at 5 team members; Google Tasks no team collaboration or task assignment features; cannot share task lists

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chanty and Google Tasks actually diverge.

Attributes where Chanty and Google Tasks differ
AttributeChantyGoogle Tasks
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Gmail
CategoryCommunication & CollaborationCalendar & Time Management
FoundedUnknown1998

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Chanty

Nothing recorded that Google Tasks does not also cover.

Only in Google Tasks

  • Task creation
  • Subtasks
  • Due dates
  • Multiple lists
  • Gmail integration
  • Gmail
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Workspace

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Chanty

No use cases recorded yet. See the Chanty review.

Google Tasks

  • Schedulingnot Chanty
  • Appointment bookingnot Chanty
  • Time trackingnot Chanty
  • Resource managementnot Chanty
  • Team coordinationnot Chanty

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Chanty

  • Free plan caps at 5 team members
  • Enterprise tier publishes no price and requires contacting sales
  • Monthly billing costs roughly 33% more per seat than annual billing on the Business plan, based on the vendor's own comparison of monthly versus annual per-user rates

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

Chanty

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Chanty review.

Google Tasks

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Tasks review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Chanty if

  • You want to start without paying.
Chanty review

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.
Google Tasks review

Questions people ask

Is Chanty or Google Tasks better?
Neither clearly leads. Chanty 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, Chanty or Google Tasks?
Chanty starts at Free and Google Tasks at Free.
Does Chanty or Google Tasks run on more platforms?
Chanty runs on Web. Google Tasks runs on Web, iOS, Android, Gmail.
Can I use Chanty for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Chanty do that Google Tasks cannot?
Google Tasks covers Task creation, Subtasks, Due dates, Multiple lists.

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.

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Google 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.

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Google 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.

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Google 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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