Google Keep vs. Google Tasks

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Google Keep
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
Google Keep is a note-taking app launched by Google in 2013 and available free, providing a tool to capture text, images, video, etc.N/A
Google Tasks
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
Google Tasks, also available via a mobile app, aims to allow users to manage, capture, and edit tasks from anywhere, at anytime, with to-dos that sync across all devices. Integrates with Gmail and Google Calendar.N/A
Pricing
Google KeepGoogle Tasks
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Google KeepGoogle Tasks
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Google KeepGoogle Tasks
Considered Both Products
Google Keep

No answer on this topic

Google Tasks
Chose Google Tasks
It's better than Keep notes in some areas but worse in others. Mostly just this: you can search. It's very simple but that keeps you from getting bogged down in setting up the app, or procrastinating further by messing around with your to do list app. It has all the features …
Features
Google KeepGoogle Tasks
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Google Keep
9.4
15 Ratings
19% above category average
Google Tasks
-
Ratings
Task Management9.710 Ratings00 Ratings
Gantt Charts10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Scheduling7.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow Automation10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Access10.013 Ratings00 Ratings
Search9.712 Ratings00 Ratings
Visual planning tools9.310 Ratings00 Ratings
Communication
Comparison of Communication features of Product A and Product B
Google Keep
9.3
14 Ratings
15% above category average
Google Tasks
-
Ratings
Notifications7.87 Ratings00 Ratings
Discussions9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Surveys10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Internal knowledgebase10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts9.97 Ratings00 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Google Keep
8.6
14 Ratings
7% above category average
Google Tasks
-
Ratings
Versioning10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio files8.42 Ratings00 Ratings
Document collaboration9.810 Ratings00 Ratings
Access control9.39 Ratings00 Ratings
Advanced security features2.73 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrates with Google Drive10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Device sync10.011 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Google KeepGoogle Tasks
Likelihood to Recommend
9.5
(13 ratings)
7.5
(23 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.5
(3 ratings)
8.8
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
7.9
(10 ratings)
2.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Google KeepGoogle Tasks
Likelihood to Recommend
Google
We use it to post photos of a given area or circumstance, so there is never a question about the current appearance or the desired appearance, as the case may be. We also use it a lot for checklists. When items are needed, possibly from different locations, team members can check them off a shared list as they are acquired, so we can see what is still required and what has been acquired, and the person responsible can initial the checked-off entry.
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Google
If other google products are already in use, it is very easy to get into Google Tasks as well and everybody probably has a google account, hence, does not need another account as well. It is helpful for simple to do lists, we would not recommend for larger project planning.
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Pros
Google
  • It's incredibly quick to load, it doesn't take long to pull up any note you have no matter how much information is in the note.
  • The ability to collaborate on a Google Keep note is also great! It allows for two or more of you to work on a project in one space.
  • I also love that I can color coordinate. I can make all my meeting notes one color, my personal notes another color and so on.
  • Enjoying the pinning feature that allows me to keep my important notes right at the top so I don't have to go searching for them when needed.
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Google
  • The best part, Google Tasks is FREE. No paywall, no ads. Just pure productivity. I was looking for some task-management app which is free, since it was difficult to get a paid one. I found that this was the perfect solution for me.
  • It's deeply integrated with other Google services like Gmail and Calendar. It can pick tasks with Gmail from emails, in the form of suggestions. It's up to you, completely. The tasks will appear in your calendar automatically, if it's time or date specific.
  • It's simple and hassle free to insert tasks and complete them. The app loads fast and hardly faces any crash. I encountered no such crashes.
  • It is present in multiple platforms. I would create a task in my phone, and would check it off on my laptop.
  • It's hassle free to add and check off tasks. It was very helpful for me in college.
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Cons
Google
  • The iOS app sometimes gets into a state and doesn't update your notes (won't show new notes from other devices / computer), needs to be re-installed to resolve
  • Your notes take up space in your Google account's quota, though this is not very apparent at first - you have to keep an eye on what you are storing - huge pictures better not go in there
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Google
  • It may take some time & adjustments to build a workflow that covers your specific needs.
  • Need a feature to hide tasks that are weeks or even months ahead into the future.
  • Missing a full tab view where you can see all your different lists of tasks.
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Likelihood to Renew
Google
It does everything I need it to do. It is easy to organize and categorize what I need and what I want to see.
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Google
No answers on this topic
Usability
Google
They made it simple for anyone to use. There are no complicated steps involved to create a note, edit a note, or search for a specific item located in a note. They also made it simple to share it with others, making it easy to collaborate. Google kept it basic without a thousand "bells and whistles" to overcomplicate it.
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Google
Google is simple to use and easy to understand. Having a one-click to add tasks via Google Calendar is a must for any busy business that manages multiple accounts and/or projects. Compliance and business standards are at the forefront, with notification reminders so you don't forget any of those annual certifications, for example.
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Support Rating
Google
I gave this rating based on the ease of use, the simple functionality and how well it does at keeping my attention and helping me continue to use it and stay on track. The functionality mentioned before alongside the reminder functions and how it utilizes Google's powerful machine learning tech to better its software is remarkable.
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Google
Since the app is free, we can't expect to get a great support. 1. The app does not even have a dedicated forum where other members can help each other. 2. The app only has a feedback option, which I rarely think visits the team. 3. Even after sending many feedbacks, you can't expect a reply. 4. In a nutshell, if you face any problem, you can just wait. Nothing more than that.
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Alternatives Considered
Google
The main differential of Google Keep is its simplicity and efficiency for quick notes. I can draw on the card, put a photo, record audio if I can't write at the moment, in short, for everyday tasks, simple things, it is superior.
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Google
Google Tasks is not necessarily better than its competitors and certainly not as robust or complex as most to-do applications and platforms available in the market, but because it is automatically integrated into G Suite services--our primary technology interface--this free option has precluded us from needing to explore other tools that are often "better" but not as intuitive when so much time and focus is already spent within the Google ecosystem.
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Return on Investment
Google
  • Quick note-taking and easy access to reminders reduce time wasted on forgotten tasks, improving efficiency.
  • Digital note-taking reduces the need for notebooks, sticky notes, and printed task lists.
  • Employees sometimes need to move notes to Google Docs for better formatting, leading to extra work.
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Google
  • Personally, has managed over 1280 tasks for me in the past couple of years that I have been able to check off thanks to the app
  • Has accurately allowed me personally to schedule out tasks into the future that I want to get done but don't have the mental space currently to be trying to remember or do
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