Tally
Things 3
| Feature | Tally | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $29/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, freelancers, no-code-builders, researchers | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers |
| Founded | 2020 | 2009 |
| Form Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Conditional Logic | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payments | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Uploads | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Domains | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calculations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Today View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Areas And Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Headings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tags | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quick Entry | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Tally Pros
- Unlimited forms and responses on free plan
- Document-style editor (no drag-and-drop complexity)
- Built-in payment collection via Stripe
- Conditional logic and calculations included free
✗ Tally Cons
- Less design customization than Typeform
- Pro plan needed for custom domains and file uploads
- Limited reporting and analytics built-in
✓ 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 freelancers, 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.
Feature-wise, Tally 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.