Good Google Workspace task manager — but outshone by Google Tasks improvements.
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Price
Free (limited). Individual $5/month. Team $6/user/month.
Best for
Google Workspace users wanting more task features than Google Tasks provides.
GQueues was once the definitive task manager for Google Workspace power users. It integrates deeply with Gmail (create tasks from emails), Google Calendar (tasks appear on your calendar), and Google Drive (attach files to tasks). For teams and individuals embedded in the Google ecosystem, this integration was GQueues' primary selling point.
The task management features are solid. You get queues (lists) with subtasks, tags, due dates, priorities, and assignments. Smart queues create dynamic views based on criteria (overdue, high priority, assigned to me). The organizational depth is competitive with dedicated task managers, and the Google integration adds contextual value.
Team features include shared queues, task assignment, and comments. For small teams using Google Workspace, GQueues provides collaborative task management without leaving the Google ecosystem. The Google Calendar sync means team tasks appear alongside meetings, giving a complete picture of commitments.
The challenge is competitive positioning. Google has significantly improved Google Tasks in recent years, adding subtasks, improved UI, and better Calendar integration — features that were once GQueues' unique advantages. As Google Tasks gets better (and remains free), the value of paying for GQueues diminishes.
At $5/month for Individual or $6/user/month for Teams, GQueues needs to offer clear value over the free Google Tasks. It still does (smart queues, deeper organization, team features), but the gap is narrowing with each Google Tasks update.
GQueues makes sense for Google Workspace teams that need shared task management with deep Google integration and don't want to adopt a full PM platform like Asana. For individual Google users, evaluate whether Google Tasks meets your needs first — it's free. For personal productivity with gamification, habits, and focus tools, LemTask offers capabilities that neither GQueues nor Google Tasks attempt.
Deep Gmail, Calendar, and Drive sync
Good with subtasks and priorities
Shrinking advantage over Google Tasks
Team features available
Pays for features Google is adding free
No habits, focus, or gamification
Free (limited). Individual $5/month. Team $6/user/month.
Google Workspace users wanting more task features than Google Tasks provides.
Non-Google users, users happy with Google Tasks, or individuals wanting gamification.
Considering a switch?
GQueues may still be the better fit for some teams. LemTask is worth testing if you want tasks, habits, focus sessions and calendar planning together.
Side-by-side feature comparison, pricing, and more.
GQueues offers more features (subtasks, assignees, better views) but Google Tasks is improving rapidly and is free.
Limited free plan. Individual is $5/month, Team is $6/user/month.
For Google integration: Google Tasks or Todoist. For modern productivity: LemTask.
Good Google Workspace task manager — but outshone by Google Tasks improvements.
A polished personal productivity app with a great free tier — one of the best all-rounders.
The most customizable personal task manager — a power user's dream.
Clean GTD-inspired team productivity — a good bridge between personal and team use.
Powerful Apple-native task manager with flexible organization — underrated gem.
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