Millions of professionals rely on Todoist for task management while living in Gmail for communication. The challenge? These tools exist in separate silos, forcing you to constantly switch contexts and manually sync information between platforms.
While Todoist offers Gmail integration through browser extensions and automation tools, many users find themselves seeking a more unified approach — one that doesn't require juggling multiple apps, managing sync conflicts, or dealing with integration breakdowns when you need them most.
What Makes an Effective Email-Task Workflow
The best email-to-task systems share three critical characteristics: seamless capture, unified context, and reliable sync. You need to grab actionable items from emails instantly, keep all related information together, and trust that everything stays current across your devices.
Traditional approaches involve browser extensions, automation rules, or manual copying between apps. Each method introduces potential failure points — extensions break with browser updates, automation services go down, and manual processes get forgotten under pressure.
This unified approach means no sync delays, no broken connections, and no context switching when you're trying to focus on execution.
How Todoist Handles Gmail Integration
Todoist offers several ways to connect with Gmail: the official browser extension, email forwarding to special project addresses, and third-party automation through Zapier or IFTTT. The browser extension is the most popular approach, allowing you to convert emails into tasks with a few clicks.
The extension captures basic email metadata — sender, subject, and a link back to the original message. However, it doesn't preserve email content, formatting, or attachments within Todoist itself. You're left with a task that references an email, not a complete record of what needs to be done.
Email forwarding works but requires remembering special project addresses and results in fragmented information. Third-party automation adds another layer of complexity and potential failure points, plus recurring subscription costs for the automation service itself.
TaskLoco's Unified Approach
TaskLoco eliminates integration complexity by combining task management with rich content capture. The Chrome extension lets you capture any webpage — including Gmail conversations — with full content, formatting, and context preserved in a single note.
Instead of creating a task that links back to an email, you create a comprehensive record that includes the original email content, your action items, related files, and execution notes. Everything lives in one place, accessible across all your devices without depending on external integrations.
The system includes built-in reminders delivered as push notifications, file attachments up to 10GB, and team sharing when collaboration is needed. Your email-derived tasks aren't isolated fragments — they're complete work packages with everything required for execution.
This approach scales from personal productivity to team collaboration without adding complexity or recurring integration costs.
Storage and Organization Advantages
Email-based workflows often hit storage limitations quickly. Gmail's 15GB limit is shared across all Google services, and Todoist's free tier restricts project and task counts. As your workflow grows, you're forced into multiple paid subscriptions or constant cleanup.
TaskLoco Premium includes 10GB of dedicated file storage specifically for your notes and tasks, with options to expand up to 1TB through stackable add-ons. This storage is separate from your email quota and designed for long-term task and project archival.
The calendar view organizes everything chronologically, while full-text search works across note content and file attachments. You can find that important email-turned-task from months ago using any detail you remember, not just the original subject line.
How TaskLoco Compares
| Feature | TaskLoco | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Email capture method | Chrome extension captures full email content and formatting in unified notes | Browser extension creates tasks with email links, no content preservation |
| Content storage | Email content, tasks, files, and notes stored together with 10GB included | Tasks link to external emails, no unified content storage |
| Integration requirements | No external integrations needed — everything works within TaskLoco | Requires browser extensions, email forwarding, or third-party automation |
| Context switching | Complete email content and tasks in same interface | Must switch between Todoist and Gmail to see full context |
| File attachments | Native file storage with email-derived tasks, 10GB included | Limited attachment options, separate file management required |
| Search capabilities | Full-text search across email content, tasks, and attachments | Search limited to task titles and basic metadata |
| Team sharing | Yes — included with Premium. Each team member requires a separate subscription — currently $9.99/month per person, but TaskLoco is offering a Charter Member special: 50% off for life, currently $4.99/month per person for the first 500 subscribers with code CHARTER50. | Share tasks but not original email content or formatting |
| Sync reliability | Direct sync with no external dependencies | Dependent on Gmail API, browser extensions, and third-party services |
| Mobile access | Web app with full feature parity on mobile devices | Native mobile apps with full feature set |
| Project templates | Note-based organization with tags and calendar view | Extensive project templates and recurring project options |
| Natural language input | Manual task entry and organization | Advanced natural language processing for quick task creation |
| Third-party integrations | Limited integrations, focused on core productivity features | Extensive integration ecosystem with hundreds of apps |
| Free tier limitations | Two free tiers — Lite (20 notes) and Lite Plus+ (30 synced notes) FREE | Free tier with project and filter limitations |
| Calendar integration | Built-in calendar view with task scheduling | Calendar sync with external calendar apps |
| Reminder delivery | Push notifications with deep-linking back to original notes | Multiple reminder options but no content deep-linking |
Who Should Use Each
Use TaskLoco if…
- You want email content and tasks unified in one workspace without integration complexity
- You need reliable file storage and search across all your email-derived tasks
- You prefer simple, direct workflows over managing multiple app connections
- You want full context preservation when converting emails to actionable items
Use Todoist if…
- You need extensive third-party integrations with hundreds of different apps
- Your workflow depends on advanced natural language task creation
- You require native mobile apps rather than web-based interfaces
- Your team uses complex project templates and recurring project structures
TaskLoco Premium is regularly $9.99/month per person. Right now, charter members can lock in 50% off the regular price — forever. That means $4.99/month per person today. And if our price ever goes up, you still pay half. Always.
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Every Premium subscription includes unlimited notes, 10GB file storage, reminders, calendar, and team sharing. Each team member requires a separate subscription. 7-day free trial — no charge until day 8. Cancel anytime.
Free Options: TaskLoco
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- Native iPhone & Android app
- Completely anonymous — no sign-in
- Data stays on your device
- Up to 20 notes
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- Web app + Chrome extension
- Sign in with Google
- Wall syncs across all devices
- Up to 30 notes
- Free forever
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can TaskLoco replace my Todoist and Gmail workflow?
Yes — TaskLoco's Chrome extension captures complete Gmail conversations with one click, eliminating the need for separate task management. Everything lives in unified notes with tasks, files, and reminders included. $9.99/month per person (currently $4.99/month per person for first 500 charter members with code CHARTER50)
How does TaskLoco capture email content differently than Todoist?
TaskLoco preserves the entire email conversation, formatting, and context within your notes. Todoist creates tasks that link back to emails, requiring constant switching between apps to see full context.
Will my email-based tasks sync across devices?
TaskLoco Premium syncs everything across all devices automatically. Your email-captured content, tasks, files, and reminders stay current everywhere without external integration dependencies.
What happens to file attachments from emails?
TaskLoco stores file attachments directly in your notes with 10GB included storage. Unlike email forwarding methods, attachments stay accessible even if the original email is deleted or moved.
Can teams collaborate on email-derived tasks?
Yes — TaskLoco's team sharing lets you share complete email content and tasks with colleagues. Recipients get the full context, not just task summaries or email links.
How reliable is TaskLoco compared to Todoist-Gmail integrations?
TaskLoco eliminates integration points that commonly break. No browser extension updates, API changes, or third-party automation services to manage — everything works within one platform.
Does TaskLoco work with other email providers besides Gmail?
The Chrome extension works with any web-based email including Outlook, Yahoo Mail, and corporate email systems. You can capture and organize email content from any provider in the same unified workspace.
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