TaskCanvas is a program which allows you track your computer usage throughout the day. It records the time that applications are used along with other information such as documents opened. Active usage, idle time and CPU use is also tracked.
Publisher’s description
What is TaskCanvas?
TaskCanvas by DigitalVolcano Software Ltd is proprietary Windows software in the project management category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: TaskCanvas is a project management tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is TaskCanvas safe to download?
- The file is served by digitalvolcano.co.uk, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
98746904AC01012FFD41A3938E4B3DFAD0FFE1FF3234B8B7D181C6C02494A7AF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4Latest | April 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DigitalVolcanoSoftware.TaskCanvas -eTaskCanvas_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DigitalVolcano Software Ltd
- Category
- Project management
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.4
- Released
- April 25, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 25, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- digitalvolcano.co.uk
- winget ID
- DigitalVolcanoSoftware.TaskCanvas
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Frequently asked questions
Is TaskCanvas free?
TaskCanvas is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is TaskCanvas safe to download?
The download comes from digitalvolcano.co.uk, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install TaskCanvas with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can TaskCanvas be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does TaskCanvas run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to TaskCanvas?
GanttProject, XrmToolBox, Todoist, Cal and DooTask. The alternatives page compares them.
