Calendar & Time Management · head to head
Google Tasks vs Amie
Google Tasks
Calendar & Time Management
Simple task management from Google
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Google Tasks no team collaboration or task assignment features; cannot share task lists; Amie runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app
- They diverge on capability: Google Tasks covers Task creation, Amie covers Combined calendar and todos.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Google Tasks and Amie actually diverge.
| Attribute | Google Tasks | Amie |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Gmail | Macos, Ios, Web |
| Founded | 1998 | 2020 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Calendar & Time Management).
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 Google Tasks
- Task creation
- Subtasks
- Due dates
- Multiple lists
- Gmail integration
- Gmail
- Google Workspace
- Android support
Only in Amie
- Combined calendar and todos
- Scheduling links
- Smart suggestions
- Beautiful design
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Todoist
- Linear
- Notion
Both cover
- Google Calendar
- Web support
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Google Tasks
- Schedulingnot Amie
- Appointment bookingnot Amie
- Time trackingnot Amie
- Resource managementnot Amie
- Team coordinationnot Amie
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Amie
- Runs on macOS, Windows and iOS, with no Android app
- Pricing is not published on the product page
Pricing, plan by plan
Google Tasks
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Google Tasks review.
Amie
Free- FreeFree
- Calendar
- Basic to-dos
- Integrations
- Pro$10/month
- Scheduling links
- Advanced features
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
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.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Google Tasks or Amie better?
- Neither clearly leads. Google Tasks starts at Free and Amie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Google Tasks or Amie?
- Google Tasks starts at Free and Amie at Free.
- Does Google Tasks or Amie run on more platforms?
- Google Tasks runs on Web, iOS, Android, Gmail. Amie runs on Macos, Ios, Web.
- Can I use Google Tasks for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Google Tasks best used for?
- Google Tasks is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Amie is typically brought in for.
- What can Google Tasks do that Amie cannot?
- Google Tasks covers Task creation, Subtasks, Due dates, Multiple lists. Amie covers Combined calendar and todos, Scheduling links, Smart suggestions, Beautiful design. Both handle Google Calendar, Web support, Ios 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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