Tally

★★★★★ 4.6
VS

Things 3

★★★★★ 4.8
Feature Tally Things 3
Pricing Free / from $29/mo From $9.99/mo
Free Plan ✓ Yes ✗ No
Rating 4.6 / 5 4.8 / 5
Best For startups, creators, researchers, small-businesses apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers
Founded 2020 2009
Form Builder
Conditional Logic
Payments
File Uploads
Integrations
Analytics
Inbox
Today View
Areas And Projects
Headings
Tags
Quick Entry

✓ Tally Pros

  • Generous free plan
  • Document-like building experience
  • No submission limits
  • Good integrations

✗ Tally Cons

  • Less visual customization than Typeform
  • Limited conditional logic on free
  • Fewer templates

✓ 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

Tally is built for startups and creators, with a focus on form-builder and conditional-logic. 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 $29/mo for Tally. That $19.009999999999998/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.

Tally 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.

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.

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