General Task

What General Task is

General Task is a web planner that connects tasks and goals with Google Calendar through time blocking. Scheduled work counts toward a goal, which can be measured in weekly hours or sessions. The product tracks goal completion and shows whether each goal is on track or off track. If a goal slips, users can change its pace, date, or week, or pause it. General Task also lists recurring tasks, Notes, and a focus mode, and supports focus sessions and calendar sync. Its pricing page lists a $2 a month plan, free for 67 days with no card at signup; the product is also listed as having a free plan and a free trial. This combination supports planning goal-related work in calendar time, checking progress, and adjusting commitments when they fall behind. The listed platform is web.

Who it suits

General Task suits people who want to schedule work against weekly goals and track whether they are keeping pace. It may also suit planners who use recurring tasks, notes, and focus sessions.

Limits

The listed plan costs $2 per month after being free for 67 days. General Task is listed for web use.

Getting started

1. Open General Task on the web
2. Start the 67-day free period without entering a card
3. Connect Google Calendar
4. Create a goal measured in weekly hours or sessions
5. Schedule tasks using time blocking
6. Use focus sessions or Enter Focus Mode

Verdict

General Task links calendar planning to measurable weekly goals, with options to revise a goal when it slips. Its listed plan is $2 a month and free for 67 days, with no card at signup.