Superhuman
Things 3
| Feature | Superhuman | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $25/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | executives, sales-professionals, founders, high-volume-emailers | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers |
| Founded | 2014 | 2009 |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Triage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Read Statuses | ✓ | ✗ |
| Split Inbox | ✓ | ✗ |
| Snippets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduled Send | ✓ | ✗ |
| Undo Send | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Today View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Areas And Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Headings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tags | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quick Entry | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Superhuman Pros
- Fastest email client with sub-100ms interactions
- AI triage auto-prioritizes and summarizes emails
- Split inbox and snippets for efficient workflows
- Read statuses show when emails are opened
✗ Superhuman Cons
- Expensive at $25-33/month per user
- No free plan or trial without invite
- Gmail and Outlook only (no other providers)
✓ 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
Superhuman is built for executives and sales professionals, with a focus on keyboard-shortcuts and ai-triage. 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 $25/mo for Superhuman. That $15.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Feature-wise, Superhuman 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.
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.