Mind Your Now vs Google Tasks
Looking for a Google Tasks alternative? See how Mind Your Now compares with AI that learns your patterns, household features for families, plus voice conversations.
Why Choose Mind Your Now Over Google Tasks?
Both are excellent productivity tools, but Mind Your Now offers unique advantages that make it the better choice for personal productivity and family life.
AI with long-term conversational memory that learns your patterns
Household and family management features built-in
Voice conversations for natural task management
MYN priority zones for better focus vs generic lists
AI-powered daily briefings (Compass) for intentional planning
Feature Comparison
See how Mind Your Now and Google Tasks stack up across key features
Task Management
Task ManagementMYN priority zones with smart limits
Basic lists with subtasks and starring
AI Features
AI FeaturesKaia with memory, voice conversations, daily briefings
Gemini integration for basic task creation
Free Tier
Platform5 AI sessions/day, 25 tasks, all core features
Completely free with full features
Voice Input
AI FeaturesNatural voice conversations with Kaia
Google Assistant voice commands
Household & Family Features
Household & FamilyChores, groceries, family task sharing
Habit Tracking
Habits & StreaksBuilt-in habit tracking with streak protection
Calendar Integration
CalendarGoogle & Outlook sync with focus time detection (coming soon: full calendar sync across all calendars)
Native Google Calendar integration, tasks show on calendar
Cross-Platform Support
PlatformWeb, iOS, Android
Web, iOS, Android, embedded in Gmail
Daily Compass Briefings
AI FeaturesAI-generated morning & evening briefings
Time-blocking & Calendar Management
CalendarGoogle & Outlook sync with focus time detection and AI scheduling (coming soon: full calendar sync across all calendars)
Can block calendar time for tasks manually
Keyboard Shortcuts
PlatformCommand menu (Cmd+K), keyboard-first navigation
Limited keyboard shortcuts
Task Integrations
Task ManagementREST API, Siri Shortcuts, ChatGPT, CSV import
Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Chat integration only
Gmail Integration
Task ManagementCreate tasks directly from emails, embedded in Gmail sidebar
Recurring Tasks
Task ManagementFlexible recurring patterns
Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly recurring
Team Collaboration
Task ManagementFamily sharing features
Task assignment in Workspace Business/Enterprise only
Pricing Comparison
Get more value with Mind Your Now's transparent, affordable pricing
Mind Your Now
- 5 AI sessions per day
- 25 tasks
- Full feature access
- No credit card required
Google Tasks
- Completely free with Google account. Task assignment in shared docs requires Workspace Business/Enterprise plans.
Switch in 4 Easy Steps
Making the switch from Google Tasks to Mind Your Now is simple
Review your Google Tasks
Open tasks.google.com or Gmail sidebar to see all your current tasks and lists.
Sign up for Mind Your Now free
Create your free account - no credit card required, start with 5 AI sessions daily.
Import or recreate tasks with Kaia
Use voice or text to recreate your tasks. Kaia will organize them intelligently into priority zones.
Experience AI-powered planning
Try your first Compass briefing for daily planning that learns your patterns.
Ready to Make the Switch?
Join thousands of users who have already switched to Mind Your Now for a better productivity experience.
The Verdict
Google Tasks is a simple, free task manager that integrates seamlessly with Gmail and Google Calendar. Mind Your Now provides AI with conversational memory, household features for families, habit tracking, and intelligent daily planning. Choose Google Tasks for a free, basic solution tightly integrated with Google Workspace. Choose Mind Your Now for AI that truly knows you, family features, habit tracking, and smarter daily planning.
Choose Mind Your Now if:
- AI with long-term conversational memory that learns your patterns
- Household and family management features built-in
- Voice conversations for natural task management
- MYN priority zones for better focus vs generic lists
Choose Google Tasks if:
- Completely free with any Google account
- Deep integration with Gmail, Calendar, and Google Workspace
- Seamless sync across all devices with Google account
- Simple, no-frills interface that just works