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Todoist vs Things 3
Recommendation & Best Fit
Choose Todoist if you prioritize:
- Provides a free tier for individual exploration
- Lower starting entry cost ($4/mo vs $49/mo)
Choose Things 3 if you prioritize:
- Higher average user satisfaction rating (4.9/5)
Feature
Todoist
Things 3
Rating
⭐ 4.8/5
⭐ 4.9/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$4/mo
$49/mo
Monthly Visits
38.0M
4.5M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
5 apps
4 apps
Team Size
SMB
ENTERPRISE
Todoist Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best natural language date recognition of any task manager on the market
- Runs on every device imaginable (including Apple Watch and Wear OS)
- Fast keyboard shortcuts make adding 10 tasks take 15 seconds
Cons
- Reminders and alarms require Pro subscription
- Limited file attachment size on free tier (5MB)
Things 3 Pros & Cons
Pros
- Reliable infrastructure
- Fast intuitive user interface
- Broad ecosystem integration
Cons
- Full feature set requires paid plan
Todoist Key Features
- Natural Language Quick Add ('Finish draft tomorrow at 10am p1')
- Interactive Kanban Boards & List Views
- Productivity Karma Streaks & Completion Analytics
- Two-Way Google Calendar Real-Time Sync
Things 3 Key Features
- Cloud Sync
- Multi-platform Access
- Collaboration Tools
- Export & Integrations
- Security & Encryption