Tana
Things 3
| Feature | Tana | Things 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $12/mo | From $9.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | power-users, researchers, knowledge-workers, systems-thinkers | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers |
| Founded | 2020 | 2009 |
| Supertags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Commands | ✓ | ✗ |
| Live Queries | ✓ | ✗ |
| Views | ✓ | ✗ |
| Node Graph | ✓ | ✗ |
| Daily Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Today View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Areas And Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Headings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Tags | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quick Entry | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Tana Pros
- Supertags create structured data effortlessly
- Powerful AI-powered search and commands
- Everything is queryable and linked
- Flexible views (table, board, calendar)
✗ Tana Cons
- Steep learning curve
- No mobile app yet
- Still in development (features changing)
✓ 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
Tana is built for power users and researchers, with a focus on supertags and ai-commands. 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 Tana — not a deciding factor on its own.
Tana 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.
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.
Bottom line: Things 3 has a slight overall edge — but if supertags create structured data effortlessly matters most to you, Tana may still be the right call.