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Google Tasks vs Morgen

Google Tasks logo

Google Tasks

Calendars

Simple task management from Google

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Morgen logo

Morgen

Calendars

Subscription calendar and task time-blocking app that dropped its free plan in March 2026

From
$15/month
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: Google Tasks no team collaboration or task assignment features; cannot share task lists; Morgen the free plan was discontinued in March 2026, so anyone wanting to try it long term now must pay after a 14-day trial, unlike Notion Calendar which remains free.
  • They diverge on capability: Google Tasks covers Task creation, Morgen covers Unified calendar view.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Tasks and Morgen differ
AttributeGoogle TasksMorgen
Starting priceFree$15/month
Pricing modelUnknownPer user per month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, GmailMac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android
Founded1998Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Calendars).

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 Calendar
  • Google Workspace

Only in Morgen

  • Unified calendar view
  • Task time blocking
  • Availability sharing
  • Multiple task manager integrations
  • Cross-platform apps
  • Team scheduling

What people use each for

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

Google Tasks

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

Morgen

  • A user juggling several calendar accounts and task managers who wants tasks automatically scheduled into open slotsnot Google Tasks
  • A small team that wants shared availability and booking pages without a separate scheduling tool subscriptionnot Google Tasks
  • Someone comparing calendar apps after Morgen dropped its free plan and weighing whether the time-blocking feature is worth the subscriptionnot Google Tasks
  • A consultant or freelancer sharing booking links for client scheduling across multiple connected calendarsnot 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

Morgen

  • The free plan was discontinued in March 2026, so anyone wanting to try it long term now must pay after a 14-day trial, unlike Notion Calendar which remains free.
  • The Team plan has a two seat minimum, so a genuinely solo user gets no benefit from the lower per-seat team pricing.
  • Automatic task time blocking depends on the connected task manager data being accurate and well maintained, and a messy task list produces a messy schedule.
  • It supports a wide range of integrations but each one depends on the third party service API remaining stable, so occasional sync issues can appear after a provider changes something.
  • The subscription cost is meaningfully higher than competing calendar apps that remain free, so the value case rests entirely on the time-blocking and multi-source features being genuinely used.

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Tasks

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Tasks review.

Morgen

$15/month
  • Individual Pro$15/month
    • Billed annually, 30 USD per month if billed monthly
    • Unified calendar and task time blocking
    • Availability sharing and booking pages
  • Team$10/month
    • Per seat, billed annually, two seat minimum
    • Shared team availability
    • Admin controls

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.
Google Tasks review

Choose Morgen if

  • You need unified calendar view.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want task time blocking.
Morgen review

Questions people ask

Is Google Tasks or Morgen better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Tasks starts at Free and Morgen at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Tasks or Morgen?
Google Tasks has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Tasks and $15/month for Morgen.
Does Google Tasks or Morgen run on more platforms?
Google Tasks runs on Web, iOS, Android, Gmail. Morgen runs on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Google Tasks for free?
Yes. Google Tasks has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Morgen starts at $15/month.
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 Morgen is typically brought in for.
What can Google Tasks do that Morgen cannot?
Google Tasks covers Task creation, Subtasks, Due dates, Multiple lists. Morgen covers Unified calendar view, Task time blocking, Availability sharing, Multiple task manager integrations.

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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Morgen: Is Morgen still free?

No. It discontinued its free plan in March 2026 and now offers only a 14-day trial before requiring a paid subscription.

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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Morgen: What is the main feature that justifies paying?

Automatic time blocking, which schedules tasks from a connected task manager directly into open calendar slots.

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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Morgen: How does it compare with Notion Calendar on price?

Notion Calendar remains free to use as a standalone app, while Morgen now requires a paid Individual or Team plan after its trial.

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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