Things 3
Timing
| Feature | Things 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $9.99/mo | From $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers | mac-users, freelancers, consultants, lawyers |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
| Inbox | ✓ | ✗ |
| Today View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Areas And Projects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Headings | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quick Entry | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Categorization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Timeline View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Rules | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar Sync | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Timing Pros
- Completely automatic tracking on Mac
- AI-powered activity categorization
- Beautiful timeline visualization
- Syncs with calendar events
✗ Timing Cons
- Mac only - no Windows or Linux
- Requires initial rule setup
- No team/collaboration features in lower plans
The Verdict
Things 3 is built for apple users and gtd practitioners, with a focus on inbox and today-view. Timing targets mac users and freelancers and leads with automatic-tracking and ai-categorization.
Pricing is close: Timing starts at $8/mo versus $9.99/mo for Things 3 — not a deciding factor on its own.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
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.