Things 3
Toggl Plan
| Feature | Things 3 | Toggl Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $9.99/mo | From $9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers | small-teams, agencies, creative-teams, project-managers |
| Founded | 2009 | 2014 |
| Inbox | ✓ | ✗ |
| Today View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Areas And Projects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Headings | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quick Entry | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timelines | ✗ | ✓ |
| Task Boards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Milestones | ✗ | ✓ |
| Color Coding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workload Management | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Toggl Plan Pros
- Beautiful visual timelines
- Simple interface
- Team workload view
- Easy onboarding
✗ Toggl Plan Cons
- Limited features vs competitors
- No free tier
- Basic reporting
The Verdict
Things 3 is built for apple users and gtd practitioners, with a focus on inbox and today-view. Toggl Plan targets small teams and agencies and leads with timelines and task-boards.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($9.99/mo for Things 3, $9/mo for Toggl Plan), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
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 beautiful visual timelines matters most to you, Toggl Plan may still be the right call.