an honest comparison · checked September 2026
Nuffo vs Google Tasks.
Free, simple tasks that live inside Gmail and Google Calendar. Gemini can now add tasks for you.
Pick Google Tasks if…
your life runs on Gmail and Google Calendar and you want tasks right next to them, free.
Pick Nuffo if…
you want something to sort the pile and keep your day to three.
Where Google Tasks is better.
- Free, and right there in Gmail and Calendar.
- Turn an email into a task in one click.
- Tasks show up on your Google Calendar.
- Gemini can create tasks from across Google Workspace.
Where Nuffo is different.
- Nuffo has a full-screen app with today, later and wishes.
- It sorts what you dump and asks when it isn't sure.
- A cap of three a day, and new ideas wait a week.
- Works with Claude and ChatGPT over MCP.
Side by side.
yes. yes partly. partly, or paid only no. no not sure. we couldn’t confirm
| Feature | nuffo | Google Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | yes. everything, while we're young | yes. free |
| Paid plan | partly. Pro planned at $9/mo, not on sale yet | no. none |
| Native phone & desktop apps | no. installable web app; iOS app planned | partly. iOS & Android only |
| Works in a browser | yes. | partly. side panel in Gmail & Calendar |
| Caps your day | yes. 3 things a day, 3 projects | no. |
| Makes new ideas wait | yes. 7 days | no. |
| AI sorts a brain dump | yes. today / later / wishes | no. |
| Voice capture | yes. talk, it splits the ramble | partly. via Gemini |
| Repeating tasks | no. | yes. |
| Reminders at a set time | partly. morning email, no push yet | yes. |
| Calendar / time-blocking | no. | yes. shows in Google Calendar |
| Shared lists | no. | partly. assign tasks in Docs & Chat |
| Streaks or points | no. on purpose | no. |
| Official MCP (Claude, ChatGPT) | yes. plus Claude Code & Cursor hooks | no. Gemini only |
Sources: Google Tasks help · Workspace update, Sept 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Or use both.
Keep Tasks for email follow-ups. Forward the bigger stuff to your Nuffo address and let it sort.
Quick answers
Can I forward emails to Nuffo?
Yes. Every account gets a private @nuffo.email address; forwarded mail becomes items.
What can't Nuffo do that Google Tasks can?
Free, and right there in Gmail and Calendar. Turn an email into a task in one click. Tasks show up on your Google Calendar.