Things 3
Trello
| Feature | Things 3 | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $9.99/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | apple-users, gtd-practitioners, individuals, design-lovers | small-teams, individuals, beginners, simple-projects |
| Founded | 2009 | 2011 |
| Inbox | ✓ | ✗ |
| Today View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Areas And Projects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Headings | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quick Entry | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban | ✗ | ✓ |
| Calendar | ✗ | ✓ |
| Power Ups | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Due Dates And Labels | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Trello Pros
- Dead simple to use
- Great free plan
- Power-Ups ecosystem
- Mobile friendly
✗ Trello Cons
- Limited views
- Not great for complex projects
- Basic reporting
The Verdict
Things 3 is built for apple users and gtd practitioners, with a focus on inbox and today-view. Trello targets small teams and individuals and leads with kanban and calendar.
Pricing is close: Trello starts at $5/mo versus $9.99/mo for Things 3 — not a deciding factor on its own.
Trello 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.
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 dead simple to use matters most to you, Trello may still be the right call.
