iTasks vs UTasks
At the basic task-management level, iTasks and UTasks are similar: both work in Telegram and help a team manage tasks. The difference is that iTasks covers the full product and project workflow: Integrated HelpDesk through your own bots, AI-ready workflows for assistants and IDEs, native apps, workflow scenarios that pass tasks between responsible people, discussions, flexible project architecture, and time tracking. A small team can use this for free, while UTasks keeps some needed features paid or does not offer them at all.
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Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | iTasks Free | UTasks Free | UTasks Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom task statuses | ✓ Free | ✗ | ✓ $2.49/mo |
| Task attachments: images & files | ✓ Free | ✗ | ✓ $2.49/mo |
| Responsible person and watchers | ✓ Free | ✗ | ✓ $2.49/mo |
| Task deadlines | ✓ Free | ✗ | ✓ $2.49/mo |
| Unlimited tasks | ✓ Free | Limited | ✓ $2.49/mo |
| Process automation (scenarios) | ✓ Free | ✗ | ✗ |
| Time tracking | ✓ Built-in | ✗ | ✗ |
| Code blocks & syntax highlighting | ✓ Free | ✗ | ✗ |
| Task discussion chat with quoting | ✓ Built-in | ✗ | ✗ |
| Payment reports | ✓ Free | ✗ | ✗ |
| Voice rooms | ✓ Built-in | ✗ | ✗ |
| Native apps | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| HelpDesk | ✓ Free | ✗ | ✗ |
| AI-ready workflows | PRO | ✗ | ✗ |
| Flexible project architecture | ✓ Up to 4 levels + tree view | ✗ | ✗ |
| Projects | 1 (Free) / Unlimited (PRO) | Limited | Unlimited |
| Team size (Free) | Up to 3 | Varies | — |
| Monthly cost | $0 | $0 | $2.49 |
* UTasks feature availability is based on publicly available information and was updated on May 5, 2026.
What's Free in iTasks but Paid in UTasks
1. Custom Workflow Statuses
iTasks lets you create custom task statuses that match your team's process — from "In Review" to "Testing" to "Deployed." Rename default statuses, add new ones, and build a workflow that fits how your team actually works. All of this is available on the free plan.
In UTasks, custom statuses and priorities require the Pro subscription.
2. Task Attachments: Images & Files
Attach any file type to tasks and insert images inline into descriptions and discussions. Screenshots for bug reports, design mockups, spreadsheets, logs — everything your team needs lives right alongside the task. This is included in iTasks's free plan.
UTasks marks file uploads as a Pro feature.
3. Responsible person, watchers, and task handoff
In iTasks, each task has one responsible person, while everyone else who needs context can be added as a watcher. Everyone involved gets Telegram notifications on status changes and new discussion messages.
For sequential work, use workflow scenarios: each step has a predefined responsible person, and the task moves forward with "Done" or back with "Reject."
4. Process Automation (Workflow Scenarios)
iTasks lets you create workflow scenarios with unlimited steps. Each step has a preconfigured status and assignee. Team members advance tasks by clicking "Done" or reject them to the previous step — no manual administration or reassignment needed.
This feature is unique to iTasks — UTasks does not offer it at any price tier.
5. Unlimited Tasks
Create as many tasks as your project needs. iTasks doesn't restrict the number of tasks even on the free plan — no artificial limits, no prompts to upgrade just because your task list is growing.
UTasks limits task creation in their free plan and requires Pro for unlimited tasks.
6. Task Deadlines
Set due dates on tasks to keep your team on track. Deadlines are a basic project management necessity that iTasks includes for free — because no team should have to pay just to set a due date.
In UTasks, task deadlines are locked behind the Pro subscription.
* Information about UTasks features is based on official public UTasks pages as of April 21, 2026.
Features Unique to iTasks
Beyond offering key features for free, iTasks includes capabilities that UTasks doesn't provide at any price:
AI-Ready workflows
Designed for modern dev pipelines: leverage AI for task generation and work seamlessly alongside your favorite AI assistants and IDEs next to tasks, HelpDesk, and workflow actions.
Integrated HelpDesk through your own bots
Connect your support bots instantly: the system handles the under-the-hood configuration automatically, no token wrangling required. Manage user tickets right alongside your dev tasks.
Voice Rooms
Talk to your team directly inside the workspace with no time limits. Manage participants, mute microphones. Runs on secure dedicated servers. Unlike Zoom's 40-minute free limit — stay connected as long as you need.
Phone app
Use iTasks in Telegram with no install, or install a native app. UTasks does not offer native apps.
Time Tracking
Log time on tasks, set hourly rates per member, generate payment reports, and view monthly statistics by project and team member.
Code Blocks & Syntax Highlighting
Paste code snippets in any language with proper highlighting. JSON pretty-view for readable API responses. Perfect for development teams.
Rich Text Editor
Format task descriptions and discussion messages with bold, italic, lists, headings, and structured content. Both tasks and chat support full formatting.
Task Discussion Chat
A full discussion system in every task: reply with quoting, jump to quoted messages, share images and code blocks directly in the conversation.
Full-Text Search
Search across all tasks, discussions, and descriptions with relevance ranking. Supports Russian morphology and fuzzy matching.
Flexible Project Architecture
Break down complex epics into actionable sub-tasks (up to 4 levels deep) for seamless delegation and granular tracking. Perfect for sprint planning.
For teams with AI-ready workflows
If you need more than a separate chat with a model, iTasks is the stronger option. The dedicated AI API helps bring your favorite assistants and IDEs next to tasks, statuses, comments, time tracking, and HelpDesk inside the operational workspace itself.
For product, service, and support teams, that means AI becomes a practical operating tool inside Telegram, not a surface-level add-on.
Pricing Comparison
iTasks
- Unlimited tasks
- Custom workflow statuses
- Responsible person, watchers, and workflows
- Task deadlines
- File & image uploads
- Flexible project architecture
- Task discussion chat with quoting
- Voice rooms for team calls
- Native apps
- Process automation (scenarios)
- Time tracking & reports
- Code blocks & syntax highlighting
- Full-text search
- AI-ready workflows (PRO)
UTasks
- Unlimited tasks (Pro)
- Status & priority (Pro)
- Multiple assignees (Pro)
- Task deadlines (Pro)
- File uploads (Pro)
- Project areas (Pro)
- Voice rooms
- Task discussion chat
- Flexible project architecture
- Time tracking
- Code blocks
- Payment reports
- AI-ready workflows
- Native apps for devices
Which Tool Is Right for Your Team?
Small Teams (1–3 people)
iTasks is the clear choice. A small team gets the essentials for free: custom statuses, workflow scenarios, deadlines, time tracking, task attachments, and unlimited tasks. In UTasks, some needed capabilities require Pro.
Development Teams
iTasks's code blocks with syntax highlighting, JSON pretty-view, and rich text editor make it purpose-built for technical teams. Combined with time tracking for billing clients, it offers what UTasks can't at any price.
Customer Support Teams
If you want to organize customer support through a Telegram bot, iTasks is noticeably stronger: it includes HelpDesk, linked tasks, and a shared inbox for the team. Learn more →
Teams with AI-ready workflows
If you want AI assistants and IDEs to work with real tasks and HelpDesk instead of living in a disconnected chat tab, iTasks gives you a dedicated AI API with workspace-scoped access. Learn more →
Growing Teams (4–50 people)
iTasks PRO supports up to 50 members with unlimited projects — and includes all features from the free plan plus more. Compare this with paying per-person on other platforms.
Remote & Distributed Teams
iTasks includes built-in voice rooms so your team can jump into a call without leaving the task manager. No Zoom links, no Discord setup — just open the voice room in your workspace and start talking. Learn more →
Teams That Need Time Tracking
If you need to track hours, calculate payments by hourly rates, or generate reports for clients — iTasks is the only Telegram-based option with built-in time tracking. Learn more →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is iTasks really free compared to UTasks?
Yes. iTasks provides custom workflow statuses, workflow scenarios that pass tasks between responsible people, task attachments, deadlines, and unlimited tasks for free for teams up to 3 members. In UTasks, some core features require Pro ($2.49/month).
What features does iTasks offer that UTasks doesn't?
iTasks includes Integrated HelpDesk through your own Telegram bots, AI-ready workflows for external assistants and IDEs, built-in voice rooms for team communication, native apps, flexible project architecture with sub-tasks up to 4 levels deep, workflow scenarios, time tracking with hourly rates and payment reports, a full discussion chat per task with quoting and jump-to-message, code blocks with syntax highlighting, JSON pretty-view, rich text formatting in tasks and discussions, and advanced full-text search. These are not available in UTasks at any price.
Does iTasks include HelpDesk if we support customers through a Telegram bot?
Yes. iTasks includes Integrated HelpDesk: connect your support bots instantly, receive user tickets, reply from the app, and link support conversations to tasks. The free plan includes one support channel.
Does iTasks include AI API for external assistants?
Yes. iTasks supports AI-ready workflows for your favorite AI assistants and IDEs. The feature is available on the PRO plan and lets assistants work with tasks, HelpDesk, and workflow actions inside one workspace.
Does iTasks have a phone app?
Yes. iTasks has native apps for devices. UTasks does not offer native apps.
How does iTasks handle task responsibility?
Each task has one responsible person, and the rest of the team can be added as watchers. For sequential work, iTasks has workflow scenarios: each step has its own responsible person, and the task moves between them without manual reassignment.
What are the limits of iTasks's free plan?
iTasks's free plan includes 1 workspace, 1 project, and up to 3 team members with unlimited tasks and all features: custom statuses, deadlines, task attachments (files and images), flexible project architecture with tree view, time tracking, workflows, code blocks, and notifications.
How much does iTasks PRO cost compared to UTasks Pro?
iTasks PRO supports up to 50 members with unlimited projects; payment is available by card in the website account or with Telegram Stars inside the app. UTasks Pro costs $2.49 per month (or $21.90/year). However, iTasks's free plan already includes features that UTasks only offers in Pro.
Is it easy to switch from UTasks to iTasks?
Yes. Both are Telegram-based task managers. Open @iTasksBot with no install required, create a workspace, and start creating tasks. If you prefer a separate app, you can install iTasks from Google Play. No separate iTasks registration form — your team can be up and running in under a minute.
Does iTasks work in Telegram group chats like UTasks?
iTasks works as a dedicated Telegram Mini App with its own full-featured interface. You get instant Telegram notifications for all task updates, status changes, and new discussion messages — delivered directly to your Telegram chat.
Can I set task deadlines in iTasks without paying?
Yes. Task deadlines are included in iTasks's free plan. In UTasks, deadlines require the Pro subscription.
Can I take my data with me if my team leaves iTasks?
Yes. Workspace owners get total data ownership: export full workspace backups in one click, with your history always yours to take in JSON format on both Free and PRO. Zero vendor lock-in.
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