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    Google Tasks

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AGoogle 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

    Microsoft To Do

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft To Do replaces the former Wunderlist task management tool.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Google TasksMicrosoft To Do
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    Chose Google Tasks
    Microsoft To Do is also a nice reminder program if Outlook is the primary mail manager and calendar system; however, it is not as user-friendly in my opinion. For example, I have had a to-do task listed for over a year because I cannot figure out how to remove it.
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    Chose Google Tasks
    I selected Google Tasks because is integrated with my google calendar, and a need something simple and without learning difficulties
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    Chose Google Tasks
    I have used Microsoft To Do previously but Google Tasks plays a pretty well role here as it can be synced across all the Google Platforms.
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    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 …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Tasks
    It is a matter of taste and what each company needs.
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    Chose Google Tasks
    Google Tasks stand a little below the Microsoft To Do app, but stands well in terms of simplicity.

    Here are the strong points of Google Tasks-
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    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft To Do
    I choose Microsoft to do because is easier and is on the job email, but ClickUp is more handful and Google Tasks its in my personal email, so its more convenient.
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    Would buy again
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    94%
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    86%
    Happy with the feature set
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    94%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
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    88%
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    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
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    93%
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    Features
    Google TasksMicrosoft To Do
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Google Tasks and Microsoft To Do
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    Google Tasks
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    Ratings
    Microsoft To Do
    7.0
    74 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Task Management00 Ratings8.074 Ratings
    Resource Management00 Ratings7.040 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings4.58 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings5.056 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings6.433 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
    Mobile Access00 Ratings10.070 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking00 Ratings6.613 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management00 Ratings9.010 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Google Tasks and Microsoft To Do
    Feature
    Google Tasks
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    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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    Todoist
    Score9 out of 10
    Any.do
    Score8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Todoist
    Score9 out of 10
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Planner
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Workzone
    Score9.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Google TasksMicrosoft To Do
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (22 ratings)
    10.0
    (74 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    2.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.6
    (30 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google TasksMicrosoft To Do
    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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    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
    • 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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    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
    • 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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    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
    No answers on this topic
    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
    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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    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
    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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    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
    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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    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
    • 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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    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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