Looking for a Google Tasks Alternative?
Written By The Aftertone Team
Why people leave Google Tasks
Google Tasks is lightweight and convenient if you're already in Gmail or Google Calendar. It's also very limited -- no time blocking, no prioritisation, no focus tools, and no way to understand whether your week was productive.
Cancellation note
Google Tasks is free with a Google account and has no subscription to cancel.
What to look for in a Google Tasks alternative
The right replacement depends on why Google Tasks stopped working for you:
If you need better calendar integration. Look for a tool where tasks and calendar live in the same view — not two separate apps you have to manually sync.
If you need less manual overhead. Auto-scheduling (where the tool suggests a plan and you confirm it) cuts the time spent maintaining your system. Avoid tools that reschedule without your input.
If you need clearer output data. A weekly report that shows whether your protected time produced real work is more useful than a productivity score or a streak counter.
What Aftertone does differently
Aftertone connects to your Google Calendar and builds a full planning system on top of it. Tasks and time blocks in the same view, a Focus Screen, and a weekly report.
How to get your data out of Google Tasks
Step 1. Google Tasks doesn't have a CSV export. Open tasks.google.com, copy your task list, and paste into Aftertone's Smart Capture.
Step 2. Aftertone reads the plain text and structures it automatically.
Connect the same Google account to Aftertone — your Google Calendar events will appear immediately alongside your imported tasks.
How to set up Aftertone
2. Download Aftertone. Free 14-day trial at aftertone.io/get-started. No card required.
3. Connect Google Calendar. Your existing events pull in immediately. Your calendar and tasks are now in one view.
4. Plan your first week. Use Auto Plan to schedule your tasks. The weekly report will tell you at the end of the week whether it worked.
Full migration guide: aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel Google Tasks?
Google Tasks is free with a Google account and has no subscription to cancel.
How do I export my data from Google Tasks?
Most Google Tasks data can be exported from Settings or as a CSV. Once exported, paste your task list into Aftertone's Smart Capture and it structures everything automatically. See aftertone.io/university/coming-from-another-tool for a step-by-step guide.
Is there a free trial for Aftertone?
Yes. 14 days, no card required. Download at aftertone.io/get-started.
What does Aftertone do that Google Tasks doesn't?
Aftertone connects to your Google Calendar and builds a full planning system on top of it. Tasks and time blocks in the same view, a Focus Screen, and a weekly report.
Try Aftertone free -- 14 days, no card required
See the full comparison: Aftertone vs Google Tasks (2026)
