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GlossGenius vs Google Tasks

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GlossGenius

Software

Beautiful booking for beauty pros

From
$24/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Tasks logo

Google Tasks

Software

Simple task management from Google

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Google Tasks has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GlossGenius card payments are charged at a flat 2.6 percent, and instant payouts cost a further 1.8 percent; Google Tasks no team collaboration or task assignment features; cannot share task lists
  • They diverge on capability: GlossGenius covers Custom booking pages, Google Tasks covers Task creation.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where GlossGenius and Google Tasks differ
AttributeGlossGeniusGoogle Tasks
Starting price$24/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Gmail
Founded20161998

Identical on both: 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 GlossGenius

  • Custom booking pages
  • Payment processing
  • Client management
  • Automated reminders
  • Marketing tools
  • Website builder
  • Reports & insights
  • Gift cards

Only in Google Tasks

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

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

GlossGenius

  • Appointment booking and calendar management for salonsnot Google Tasks
  • Card payments and tipping at the chairnot Google Tasks
  • Client records, forms and waiversnot Google Tasks
  • Memberships and prepaid packagesnot Google Tasks
  • Medspa charting and photo markup on the clinical plansnot Google Tasks

Google Tasks

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

Where each one falls short

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

GlossGenius

  • Card payments are charged at a flat 2.6 percent, and instant payouts cost a further 1.8 percent
  • Forms and waivers, waitlists and Google booking need the Gold plan at $56 a month
  • Team analytics, custom commissions and unlimited team members require Platinum at $168 a month
  • The medspa plans start where the beauty Platinum plan does, at $168 a month, rising to $298 for the full clinical suite
  • Payroll is a separate add-on at $40 a month plus $6 per staff member

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

GlossGenius

$24/month
  • Standard$24/month
    • Custom booking site
    • Unlimited appointments
    • Client management
  • Gold$48/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Marketing suite
    • Advanced analytics

Google Tasks

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Tasks review.

Which should you pick?

Choose GlossGenius if

  • You need custom booking pages.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want payment processing.
GlossGenius 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 GlossGenius or Google Tasks better?
Neither clearly leads. GlossGenius starts at $24/month and Google Tasks at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GlossGenius or Google Tasks?
Google Tasks has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $24/month for GlossGenius and Free for Google Tasks.
Does GlossGenius or Google Tasks run on more platforms?
GlossGenius runs on Web, Ios, Android. Google Tasks runs on Web, iOS, Android, Gmail.
Can I use Google Tasks for free?
Yes. Google Tasks has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GlossGenius starts at $24/month.
What is GlossGenius best used for?
GlossGenius is most often used for appointment booking and calendar management for salons, card payments and tipping at the chair, client records, forms and waivers, memberships and prepaid packages. Of those, appointment booking and calendar management for salons and card payments and tipping at the chair are not what Google Tasks is typically brought in for.
What can GlossGenius do that Google Tasks cannot?
GlossGenius covers Custom booking pages, Payment processing, Client management, Automated reminders. Google Tasks covers Task creation, Subtasks, Due dates, Multiple lists. Both handle Google Calendar, Web support, Ios support, Android 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.

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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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