Kagi
Things 3
| Feature | Kagi | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $5/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-conscious-users, developers, researchers, power-users | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers |
| Founded | 2022 | 2009 |
| Ad Free Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Summaries | ✓ | ✗ |
| Personalization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Domain Blocking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lenses | ✓ | ✗ |
| Privacy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Today View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Areas And Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Headings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tags | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quick Entry | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Kagi Pros
- No ads or tracking
- Customizable results
- AI-powered summaries
- Fast and accurate
✗ Kagi Cons
- No free plan
- Requires subscription
- Smaller index than Google
✓ 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
Kagi is built for privacy conscious users and developers, with a focus on ad-free-search and ai-summaries. Things 3 targets apple users and gtd practitioners and leads with inbox and today-view.
Pricing is close: Kagi starts at $5/mo versus $9.99/mo for Things 3 — not a deciding factor on its own.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.