Motion
Things 3
| Feature | Motion | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $12/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | executives, founders, busy-professionals, freelancers | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers |
| Founded | 2019 | 2009 |
| Ai Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Task Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Boards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Meeting Scheduler | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Prioritization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Calendars | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Today View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Areas And Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Headings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tags | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quick Entry | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Motion Pros
- AI auto-schedules your entire day
- Combines calendar + tasks + projects
- Automatically reschedules when things change
- Reduces decision fatigue
✗ Motion Cons
- No free tier
- AI scheduling can feel restrictive
- Learning to trust the AI takes time
✓ 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
Motion is built for executives and founders, with a focus on ai-scheduling and task-management. 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 $12/mo for Motion — not a deciding factor on its own.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Things 3 edges out on user ratings (4.8 vs 4.3). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Motion 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 ai auto-schedules your entire day matters most to you, Motion may still be the right call.