Asana
Things 3
| Feature | Asana | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.99/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | teams, enterprise, marketing-teams, agencies | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
| Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timeline | ✓ | ✗ |
| Boards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Portfolios | ✓ | ✗ |
| Goals | ✓ | ✗ |
| Forms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Today View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Areas And Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Headings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tags | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quick Entry | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Asana Pros
- Clean interface
- Great for teams
- Timeline view
- Many integrations
✗ Asana Cons
- Limited free plan
- Can feel complex
- No built-in docs
✓ Things 3 Pros
- One-time purchase (no subscription)
- Stunning Apple-native design
- GTD workflow built in
- Keyboard shortcuts and natural language
✗ Things 3 Cons
- Apple ecosystem only
- No collaboration features
- No web version
The Verdict
Asana is built for teams and enterprise, with a focus on tasks and timeline. Things 3 targets apple users and gtd practitioners and leads with inbox and today-view.
Pricing is close: Things 3 starts at $9.99/mo versus $10.99/mo for Asana — not a deciding factor on its own.
Asana has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Things 3 requires a paid subscription from day one.
Things 3 edges out on user ratings (4.8 vs 4.4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Asana offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Things 3 takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Things 3 has a slight overall edge — but if clean interface matters most to you, Asana may still be the right call.
