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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Keep

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/AGoogle 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

    Microsoft To Do

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft To Do replaces the former Wunderlist task management tool.N/A
    Pricing
    Google KeepMicrosoft To Do
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google KeepMicrosoft To Do
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Google KeepMicrosoft To Do
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    Chose Google Keep
    I believe Google Keep does a great job stacked up against the other competitors. Evernote has a bit more synchronicity between other software and a very strong OCR technology but Google Keep holds its own as a free, easy-to-use note-taking app. I have used all three of these …
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    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    94%
    Would buy again
    32 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    34 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    32 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    8 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    21 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    26 Answers
    Features
    Google KeepMicrosoft To Do
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Google Keep and Microsoft To Do
    Feature
    Google Keep
    8.2
    11 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Microsoft To Do
    7.0
    74 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Task Management9.37 Ratings8.074 Ratings
    Scheduling5.15 Ratings5.056 Ratings
    Workflow Automation6.01 Ratings6.433 Ratings
    Mobile Access10.09 Ratings10.070 Ratings
    Search10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visual planning tools8.87 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings7.040 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings4.58 Ratings
    Team Collaboration00 Ratings7.867 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology00 Ratings5.117 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology00 Ratings6.316 Ratings
    Document Management00 Ratings6.937 Ratings
    Email integration00 Ratings6.040 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings6.613 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings9.010 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of Google Keep and Microsoft To Do
    Feature
    Google Keep
    8.6
    11 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Microsoft To Do
    -
    Ratings
    Notifications7.87 Ratings00 Ratings
    Discussions8.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase8.15 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts9.97 Ratings00 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Google Keep and Microsoft To Do
    Feature
    Google Keep
    6.9
    10 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Microsoft To Do
    -
    Ratings
    Versioning1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio files8.42 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document collaboration8.96 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access control7.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced security features2.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device sync9.97 Ratings00 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Google Keep and Microsoft To Do
    Feature
    Google Keep
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft To Do
    6.5
    7 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Quotes/estimates00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
    Invoicing00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
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    Flock
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Any.do
    Score8 out of 10
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    Score7.9 out of 10
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cisco Business Edition 7000 (discontinued)
    Score9 out of 10
    Workzone
    Score9.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Google KeepMicrosoft To Do
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (11 ratings)
    10.0
    (74 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.9
    (10 ratings)
    7.6
    (30 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google KeepMicrosoft To Do
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    It is the perfect companion for storing all those little bits of information you need to do your job well, the best thing is getting it all out of your head and in to Google Keep. You can trust it to hold that information for you, and you know you can go back and use its excellent search functionality to find that information at a later date. It can also work really well for your personal life as well. I have two accounts, my work account and my personal account - I use them both in different contexts but I have always found Google Keep is great for both.
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    Microsoft
    It's such a simple and effective tool! If you need an app to safely store your To-do's and make sure you stay on top of things, this is it. You can divide tasks lists into folders (like "home" and "business"), share the lists with co-workers, set notifications, even mark items as a priority. It's great for smaller, day-to-day tasks but if you need something to manage a bigger project or a team, you should look into more robust project management tools. Although this is a great app, it cannot replace tools like TeamWork, Basecamp etc. But they work great together
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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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    Microsoft
    • Wunderlist is what you need for your to do lists. It's really simple to use.
    • Allows you to set due date to your lists, share them with your team and/or create a folder to divide and organize all your list set
    • Also, Wunderlist is compatible with all platform and devices. So you can always be updated on your list or work on them from wherever you are and with all the devices you have.
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    Cons
    Google
    • Keep only offers labels, but having folders or nested tags would help in managing notes better.
    • Finding notes can be difficult, especially when there are many. Filters by date, content type, or color would help.
    • Keep notes should easily convert into Google Docs or sync better with Google Calendar tasks.
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    Microsoft
    • Viewing more than one task at a time.
    • Email forwarding tasks - sometimes can be buggy and not always smooth.
    • Option to show more detail on a task without clicking task - example: being able to see attachment without clicking on task to view.
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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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    Microsoft
    It's working, and doing precisely what we selected it for. The only hesitation is if Microsoft suddenly drops the platform.
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    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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    Microsoft
    The actual user interface and the way to navigate around the app is very intuitive and easy to learn/use which would make me give it a high ranking, but the syncing issues drop down my rating because there are times where you add an item to the list and then it just disappears. Then when you add it again the sync will happen and now you have duplicates. The other negative with the usability is adding extra information to an item, such as files or comments or assignments. You can do it but it's difficult to tell which items have this information from the main screen. You have to click on them individually.
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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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    Microsoft
    I have not had an issue where I needed to reach out to Wunderlist, but I know their contact and online chat is easy to access and feel confident that they would be helpful. My only worry is Wunderlist is becoming Microsoft to-do in May 2020, and I believe the app will become worse after that.
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    Implementation Rating
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Wunderlist giving 100% work satisfaction for me and my organization
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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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    Microsoft
    Wunderlist is the cleanest of all these products, and also the most functional. It performs exactly like you would expect a to-do app to work, and you can make it as simple or as complex as you want. Trello boards were too much for my employees to comprehend and they could never get the hang of it. Microsoft TO-DO is just a stripped down remake of Wunderlist and will be a while before it catches up (if it ever does). Todoist is the most similar to me, and it was mostly an aesthetic choice that made me choose Wunderlist.
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • Google Keep is free, and for what I need it for I don't need to purchase another tool.
    • It's handy when it comes to taking quick notes, but so is a piece of paper. This tool won't magically improve your life.
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    Microsoft
    • Productivity Increase - Knowing exactly what I need to do and when makes sure that I am on the right track, working on the right project and task at the right time, and not missing anything (or wasting my time on tasks that don't move the needle).
    • I'm delivering and following through on projects (big and small) without worrying about if I'm missing anything. This has helped specifically in product releases. One task I used to be late on every year was holiday greeting card releases in May. No one is ever ready to design holiday cards in April, so I wasn't even thinking about it. However, retail shops are buying their holiday products in the summer. I would always remember September as the weather started to change, which would lead me to miss out on the bulk of retail shop sales. With Microsoft To-Do, I mapped out the entire project, starting with designing 3 Hanukkah cards, to 3 Christmas cards, to printing them, photographing them, listing them, and marketing them. All with deadlines attached. Every detail was planned out in a doable way. For two years in a row, I did not miss out on this release and my sales have increased 300% year-over-year in part because of my release planning in Microsoft To-Do.
    • Do you know those tasks that pop up in meetings that you write down somewhere and then sometimes just completely forget? No? Just me? Either way, I used to have them scattered in notepads, sticky notes, and notebooks, and a lot would be lost in the wind. With Microsoft To-Do, I take all of those to-dos gathered during the day and add them to my to-do list with a deadline at the end of my work day. Now, I never miss anything.
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