Microsoft Copilot
Things 3
| Feature | Microsoft Copilot | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | microsoft-365-users, enterprise, students, office-workers | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers |
| Founded | 2023 | 2009 |
| Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Web Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Image Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Document Drafting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Excel Analysis | ✓ | ✗ |
| Teams Summarization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Code Assistance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Today View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Areas And Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Headings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tags | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quick Entry | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Microsoft Copilot Pros
- Free access to GPT-4 via Bing integration
- Deep integration with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams)
- Real-time web search with citations
- Image generation with DALL-E 3 included
✗ Microsoft Copilot Cons
- Microsoft 365 Copilot requires enterprise license
- Less customizable than ChatGPT
- Responses can be overly cautious or generic
✓ 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
Microsoft Copilot is built for microsoft 365 users and enterprise, with a focus on chat and web-search. Things 3 targets apple users and gtd practitioners and leads with inbox and today-view.
On pricing, Things 3 is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $9.99/mo compared to $20/mo for Microsoft Copilot. That $10.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Microsoft Copilot 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 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Microsoft Copilot 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 free access to gpt-4 via bing integration matters most to you, Microsoft Copilot may still be the right call.