However, Microsoft's To Do once again attempts to go a bit further by looping in the company's Planner solution to introduce collaboration tools.
This is the only direct external interactivity offered by Tasks that's really worth mentioning. Winner: Tie External platform integrationĪs stated, Google chose to integrate its Gmail service into Google Tasks, while Microsoft integrated its Outlook email solution. However, I wouldn't call the relatively minimal email functionality offered by these apps (covered in more detail below) vital enough to be the sole deciding factor in which one you ultimately choose. Heavy Gmail users might want to opt for Google Tasks just for its ability to immediately create tasks from within Gmail, while Outlook aficionados might want to use To Do for the same reason.
Which app wins this category of the competition depends largely on whether your day-to-day is more reliant on the Google or Microsoft ecosystems. It's also worth noting that, while both apps support smartwatch notifications, neither is available via an official app for either the Apple Watch series or Google's Wear OS-based devices. More: Google: Gmail is getting this new look to make switching between apps easier | Microsoft marches toward its 'One Outlook' rollout Unlike many competing solutions, there is no enhanced tier of either app available via monthly or annual subscription fees. Each version also includes a web-based variant that ties into its company's primary email service: Gmail for Google Tasks and Outlook for Microsoft To Do. Platform availability and costīoth apps are available as free downloads: from Google Play for Android and from the Apple App Store for iOS. So, with that in mind, let's decide whether Microsoft To Do or Google Tasks is the best option for most users by pitting them against each other in a head-to-head comparison of availability, cost, external service integrations, widgets, functionality, and ease of use. Of course, it's unlikely any single implementation of a to-do list manager will be perfect for everyone. If you'd like to take a deeper dive into the specifics of each, take a look at our coverage linked below. We've reviewed both Google Tasks and Microsoft To Do already, highlighting the pros and cons of each application. The execution of these parallel goals rapidly diverges upon actual use of either company's app, showing different priorities, apparent target demographics, and levels of cohesive design. While Google opted for a barebones, laser-focused application centered on giving individual users maximum control, Microsoft attempted to take the genre further and add some collaboration into the mix.
Two of the biggest names in operating systems and software have both released their take on the ideal to-do list app.
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