Google Tasks vs. Whimsical

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Google Tasks
Score 8.1 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
Whimsical
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Whimsical is a visual workspace application from the company of the same name in Denver, allowing users to create collaborative wireframes, mindmaps, flowcharts, and sticky notes.
$12
per month per editor
Pricing
Google TasksWhimsical
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Pro
$12
per month per editor
Business
$18
per month per editor
Enterprise
$240
per year per editor
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Google TasksWhimsical
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details17% discount for annual billing on Pro and Business plans.
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Community Pulse
Google TasksWhimsical
Features
Google TasksWhimsical
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Google Tasks
-
Ratings
Whimsical
8.0
2 Ratings
3% above category average
Task Management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Resource Management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Gantt Charts00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
Scheduling00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
Workflow Automation00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Team Collaboration00 Ratings8.52 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Document Management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Email integration00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Mobile Access00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Change request and Case Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
Google Tasks
-
Ratings
Whimsical
8.3
1 Ratings
7% above category average
Quotes/estimates00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Invoicing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Project & financial reporting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Integration with accounting software00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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Score 9.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
Google TasksWhimsical
Likelihood to Recommend
7.5
(23 ratings)
9.5
(10 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(4 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
2.0
(1 ratings)
5.7
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Google TasksWhimsical
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Whimsical
It's extremely well-suited for rapid wire-framing of concepts, as product teams can quickly collaborate on any idea and create a visual blueprint of it. Whimsical could provide more intuitive feature prioritization templates. The current templates lack the necessary detail and could be further enhanced from a UI/UX standpoint.
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Pros
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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Whimsical
  • Simple to use
  • Tons of uses
  • Can be customized with themeing
  • Can organize all your boards pretty much however you want
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Cons
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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Whimsical
  • It can be a little frustrating trying to line things up exactly right but that's probably more user error than anything
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Usability
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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Whimsical
It's fairly intuitive, I rarely have any problems using the app. The layout is pretty user-friendly and easy to adapt to. There's a lot of tooltips to help with the various features and functions, so it's very easy to get self-help for the most part. Overally, I'm pretty happy and satisfied with the usage of Whimsical for mind-mapping.
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Support Rating
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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Whimsical
I reached out to support, as I was interested in possibly investing in the organization, and they quickly and happily informed me they are a bootstrap organization and do not take on investors at this time. The swift response and information readily available for my consumption was extremely helpful and shows how solid the team behind it is.
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Alternatives Considered
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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Whimsical
Whimsical is so much easier and has a better interface, so I think it's more suited to our workflow if compared to other tools like Google Charts. I really love this tool and I'm looking to learn and use it even more, as it helps us optimize our time, planning, and delivering more efficiently.
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Return on Investment
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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Whimsical
  • No hard numbers I can quote. Other than the free plan has been adequate for my needs.
  • It's my go to mind mapping tool.
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