Google Tasks vs Vikunja

Google Tasks8.4Visit Vikunja8.3Visit

Higher score Google Tasks #7 in To-Do List Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Google Tasks

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Vikunja #8 in To-Do List Apps 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Vikunja

• Google Tasks fits best

  Google ecosystem users wanting a free task app

• Vikunja fits best

  Self-hosters wanting flexible project views

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Side by side

Feature	Google Tasks 8.4/10 Visit ↗	Vikunja 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.3
Ranking	#7 in To-Do List Apps	#8 in To-Do List Apps
Best for	Google ecosystem users wanting a free task app	Self-hosters wanting flexible project views
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	€40/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Tasks 4/4 · Vikunja 4/4
Recurring tasks	✓	✓
Task reminders	✓	✓
Calendar sync	✓	✓
Subtasks	✓	✓
Specs
Offline access	None	Not checked yet
Active task limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Web, iOS, Android	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, self_hosted
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes recurring tasks, reminders, subtasks, and task lists Dated tasks can appear in Google Calendar Creates tasks from Gmail and assigns them in Google Workspace	List, Kanban, Gantt, and table views support varied workflows Recurring tasks, reminders, subtasks, labels, and saved filters Self-hosting, CalDAV sync, and imports from three task apps
Cons	Platform support is limited to web, iOS, and Android Feature breadth is narrower than broader task management tools Manual task reordering may feel limited for complex workflows	Hosted plans begin at €4 per month CalDAV task synchronization is documented as early alpha Advanced project features may exceed simple checklist needs
Our verdict	Google Tasks is a free to-do list application for individuals and Google Workspace users. It supports task lists, details, due dates, times, subtasks, notifications, reminders, recurring schedules, starring, and manual reordering. Tasks… Read the review →	Vikunja is an open-source to-do and task-management application for individuals, households, and organizations. It organizes work into projects and supports list, Kanban, Gantt, and table views, giving users several ways to plan and review… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Tasks — where it wins

  • Free plan includes recurring tasks, reminders, subtasks, and task lists
  • Dated tasks can appear in Google Calendar
  • Creates tasks from Gmail and assigns them in Google Workspace

  Where it doesn't

  • Platform support is limited to web, iOS, and Android
  • Feature breadth is narrower than broader task management tools
  • Manual task reordering may feel limited for complex workflows

• Vikunja — where it wins

  • List, Kanban, Gantt, and table views support varied workflows
  • Recurring tasks, reminders, subtasks, labels, and saved filters
  • Self-hosting, CalDAV sync, and imports from three task apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Hosted plans begin at €4 per month
  • CalDAV task synchronization is documented as early alpha
  • Advanced project features may exceed simple checklist needs

• Google Tasks8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free task app with strong Google integrations and a narrower feature set.

  Visit Google TasksFull verdict →
• Vikunja8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A flexible open-source task manager with self-hosting, multiple views, and team features.

  Visit VikunjaFull verdict →