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HEY vs Taskade

HEY logo

HEY

Productivity

Flat annual subscription email service from 37signals, with its own hey.com domain and a distinctive Screener

From
$99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Taskade logo

Taskade

Project Management

AI-powered productivity for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Taskade has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: HEY there is no free tier and no monthly billing option, so trying it beyond the trial means committing to a full year upfront.; Taskade aI features require understanding of agent setup and configuration
  • They diverge on capability: HEY covers The Screener, Taskade covers AI task generation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HEY and Taskade actually diverge.

Attributes where HEY and Taskade differ
AttributeHEYTaskade
Starting price$99/yearFree
Pricing modelPer user per monthUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMac, Windows, Web, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CategoryProductivityProject Management
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: 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 HEY

  • The Screener
  • Imbox, Feed and Paper Trail
  • Reply Later stack
  • Focus and Reply mode
  • Screen sharing style clips
  • No tracking pixels

Only in Taskade

  • AI task generation
  • Outliner
  • Mind maps
  • Kanban boards
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Video chat
  • Templates
  • Automations

What people use each for

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

HEY

  • Someone who wants to replace Gmail or iCloud Mail entirely with an email service built around approving senders before they reach the inboxnot Taskade
  • A user overwhelmed by newsletters and receipts who wants them automatically separated from person to person conversationnot Taskade
  • A family that wants shared but individually addressed email under one annual plannot Taskade
  • A small company wanting HEY for Work on its own domain with the Screener model for the whole teamnot Taskade

Taskade

  • Productivitynot HEY
  • Collaborationnot HEY
  • Task managementnot HEY
  • Organizationnot HEY

Where each one falls short

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

HEY

  • There is no free tier and no monthly billing option, so trying it beyond the trial means committing to a full year upfront.
  • Adopting HEY means changing your actual email address, not just installing a new client, which is a bigger migration than switching apps on an existing address.
  • The Screener and categorisation model is a real departure from a standard inbox, and some users take time to adjust or find it gets in the way for high volume mail.
  • Short vanity addresses carry steep additional annual fees, up to 999 US dollars a year for a two character address.
  • It does not connect to or manage existing Gmail, Outlook or iCloud accounts, so it cannot be used as a general client the way Mimestream or Apple Mail can.

Taskade

  • AI features require understanding of agent setup and configuration
  • Mobile app sync may lag behind web platform
  • Limited integrations compared to some competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

HEY

$99/year
  • HEY for You$99/year
    • One hey.com email address
    • Screener, Imbox, Feed and Paper Trail
    • Billed annually only, no monthly option
  • HEY for Families$179/year
    • Covers up to five family members
    • Same features as HEY for You per member
  • HEY for Work$12/month
    • Per user, for organisations on a company domain
    • Admin controls for a team

Taskade

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic task management
    • Limited AI features
  • Starter$6/month
    • 3 team members
    • Unlimited AI agents
    • All views
  • Pro$16/month
    • 10 team members
    • Unlimited AI agents
    • All views

Which should you pick?

Choose HEY if

  • You need the screener.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want imbox, feed and paper trail.
HEY review

Choose Taskade if

  • You need ai task generation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want outliner.
Taskade review

Questions people ask

Is HEY or Taskade better?
Neither clearly leads. HEY starts at $99/year and Taskade at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HEY or Taskade?
Taskade has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99/year for HEY and Free for Taskade.
Does HEY or Taskade run on more platforms?
HEY runs on Mac, Windows, Web, iOS, Android. Taskade runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Taskade for free?
Yes. Taskade has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HEY starts at $99/year.
What is HEY best used for?
HEY is most often used for someone who wants to replace gmail or icloud mail entirely with an email service built around approving senders before they reach the inbox, a user overwhelmed by newsletters and receipts who wants them automatically separated from person to person conversation, a family that wants shared but individually addressed email under one annual plan, a small company wanting hey for work on its own domain with the screener model for the whole team. Of those, someone who wants to replace gmail or icloud mail entirely with an email service built around approving senders before they reach the inbox and a user overwhelmed by newsletters and receipts who wants them automatically separated from person to person conversation are not what Taskade is typically brought in for.
What can HEY do that Taskade cannot?
HEY covers The Screener, Imbox, Feed and Paper Trail, Reply Later stack, Focus and Reply mode. Taskade covers AI task generation, Outliner, Mind maps, Kanban boards.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HEY: Can I use HEY with my existing Gmail address?

No. HEY provides its own hey.com email address; it is not a client layered over an existing Gmail or other account.

Taskade: Does Taskade have a free plan?

Yes, Taskade offers a free plan with limited features. Paid plans start at $6/month for Starter (3 users) and $16/month for Pro (10 users) after a recent price reduction from $8/month.

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HEY: Is there a free plan?

No. HEY offers a trial but bills annually only, with no free tier and no month to month option for individuals.

Taskade: Can I use Taskade offline?

Taskade is a cloud-based platform but multiple users can edit projects simultaneously with changes syncing in real-time. Offline capabilities were not confirmed in available documentation.

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HEY: What is the Screener?

A feature that holds mail from any new sender until the user explicitly approves them, before it appears in the inbox at all.

Taskade: What views are available in Taskade?

Taskade offers multiple views for the same data: list, board, mind map, org chart, calendar, and table views that can be switched instantly.

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Taskade: Does Taskade include AI features?

Yes, AI is built into Taskade's architecture. The platform includes AI agents trained on your data that can research, write, plan, summarize, and automate tasks autonomously.

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