Bardeen
Things 3
| Feature | Bardeen | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | sales-reps, recruiters, growth-marketers, individual-contributors | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers |
| Founded | 2020 | 2009 |
| Browser Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Workflows | ✓ | ✗ |
| Web Scraping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Playbooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Extraction | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Today View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Areas And Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Headings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tags | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quick Entry | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Bardeen Pros
- Browser-based automation (no server setup needed)
- AI generates workflows from natural language descriptions
- Pre-built playbooks for common tasks across 100+ apps
- Scrapes and interacts with any website
✗ Bardeen Cons
- Browser extension required (not server-side)
- Complex automations can be fragile with UI changes
- Free plan limited on automation credits
✓ 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
Bardeen is built for sales reps and recruiters, with a focus on browser-automation and ai-workflows. Things 3 targets apple users and gtd practitioners and leads with inbox and today-view.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($10/mo for Bardeen, $9.99/mo for Things 3), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Bardeen 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, Bardeen 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 browser-based automation (no server setup needed) matters most to you, Bardeen may still be the right call.