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Google Tasks vs Revue

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Google Tasks

Calendars

Simple task management from Google

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
R

Revue

News

A newsletter platform by Twitter for writers and readers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Google Tasks no team collaboration or task assignment features; cannot share task lists; Revue revue (the newsletter tool, at getrevue.co, not the unrelated revue.com photography magazine) was acquired by Twitter and shut down in January 2023; the Internet Archive's capture of getrevue.co on 3 January 2021 shows it was an editorial newsletter platform used by Vox Media, FastCompany and VentureBeat with subscription, sponsorship and ad-based monetization tools, sold via demo request.
  • They diverge on capability: Google Tasks covers Task creation, Revue covers Newsletter creation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Tasks and Revue differ
AttributeGoogle TasksRevue
Pricing modelUnknownfree
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, GmailWeb
CategoryCalendarsNews
Founded19982017

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 Google Tasks

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

Only in Revue

  • Newsletter creation
  • Content curation
  • Twitter integration
  • Subscriber management
  • Email delivery
  • Share to followers
  • Editorial calendar
  • Twitter

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Google Tasks

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

Revue

  • Newsletter distributionnot Google Tasks
  • Content curationnot Google Tasks
  • Twitter promotionnot Google Tasks
  • Subscriber buildingnot 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

Revue

  • Revue (the newsletter tool, at getrevue.co, not the unrelated revue.com photography magazine) was acquired by Twitter and shut down in January 2023; the Internet Archive's capture of getrevue.co on 3 January 2021 shows it was an editorial newsletter platform used by Vox Media, FastCompany and VentureBeat with subscription, sponsorship and ad-based monetization tools, sold via demo request.

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Tasks

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Tasks review.

Revue

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Newsletter publishing
    • Content curation
    • Twitter integration

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 Revue if

  • You need newsletter creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want content curation.
Revue review

Questions people ask

Is Google Tasks or Revue better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Tasks starts at Free and Revue at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Tasks or Revue?
Google Tasks starts at Free and Revue at Free.
Does Google Tasks or Revue run on more platforms?
Google Tasks runs on Web, iOS, Android, Gmail. Revue runs on 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 Revue is typically brought in for.
What can Google Tasks do that Revue cannot?
Google Tasks covers Task creation, Subtasks, Due dates, Multiple lists. Revue covers Newsletter creation, Content curation, Twitter integration, Subscriber management. Both handle 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.

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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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