Things 3
Todoist
| Feature | Things 3 | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $9.99/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers | individuals, freelancers, students, getting-things-done |
| Founded | 2009 | 2007 |
| Inbox | ✓ | ✗ |
| Today View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Areas And Projects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Headings | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quick Entry | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tasks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Projects | ✗ | ✓ |
| Labels | ✗ | ✓ |
| Filters | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reminders | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Todoist Pros
- Clean design
- Natural language input
- Cross-platform
- Fast
✗ Todoist Cons
- No built-in calendar view
- Limited project views
- Basic free plan
The Verdict
Things 3 is built for apple users and gtd practitioners, with a focus on inbox and today-view. Todoist targets individuals and freelancers and leads with tasks and projects.
Pricing is close: Todoist starts at $5/mo versus $9.99/mo for Things 3 — not a deciding factor on its own.
Todoist 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.
Both tools are a solid fit for individuals — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Things 3 has a slight overall edge — but if clean design matters most to you, Todoist may still be the right call.
