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Things 3 alternatives
Things 3 compared with 12 alternatives: OmniFocus, Todoist, TickTick, Superlist, Microsoft To Do and 7 more.
Things 3 is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately. 9 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Things 3This tool | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| OmniFocus | Free trial · from $74.99 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Todoist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TickTick | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Superlist | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft To Do | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| 2Do | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Actions | Free trial · from $19.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| AgenToDo | Free plan · from $8.99/mo | Yes | macOS |
| Amazing Marvin | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Any.do | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Apple Reminders | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| beorg | Free plan · from $0.99 | Yes | iOS |
How each one differs from Things 3
- Free trial · from $74.99 one-time
OmniFocus
Project-based task manager for Apple devices, with a web companion
- OmniFocus starts at $74.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $99.99 per year by subscription. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Only OmniFocus lists a web app.
- OmniFocus is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and natural-language input.
Suits: People managing many projects on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Todoist
Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry
- Todoist starts at $5 per user / month, billed yearly. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Todoist has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Todoist lists a web app.
- Only Todoist lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who want one task list on every device they own
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
TickTick
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in
- TickTick starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month). Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- TickTick has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TickTick lists a web app.
- Only TickTick lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who want tasks, habits and a focus timer in a single app
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Superlist
To-do lists that hold tasks and notes together, with AI meeting notes
- Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Superlist has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Superlist lists a web app.
- Only Superlist lists an Android app.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who keep notes and tasks in the same place
- Free
Microsoft To Do
Free to-do list from Microsoft that syncs with Outlook tasks
- Microsoft To Do is free. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Microsoft To Do has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows and Android apps.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who already use Outlook or Microsoft 365
- Free plan · from $9.99 one-time
2Do
Task manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription
- 2Do starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad is $19.99 and Mac $49.99, sold separately. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- 2Do has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only 2Do lists an Android app.
Suits: People who want a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
- Free trial · from $19.99/yr
Actions
Card-based to-do list for Apple devices and the web
- Actions starts at $19.99 per year, or $3.99 billed monthly (US App Store). Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Only Actions lists a web app.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and calendar.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who want a card-based to-do list
- Free plan · from $8.99/mo
AgenToDo
GTD task manager for Mac with an AI command bar
- AgenToDo starts at $8.99 per month, billed yearly ($107.88), for Setapp's Mac plan. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- AgenToDo has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Things 3 lists an iOS app.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- AgenToDo also covers time blocking.
Suits: Mac users who follow Getting Things Done and want a guided weekly review
- Free trial · from $8/mo
Amazing Marvin
Customizable task manager with 100+ features you switch on as needed
- Amazing Marvin starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($96); $12 billed monthly. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Only Amazing Marvin lists a web app.
- Only Amazing Marvin lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want to shape a task manager around their own workflow
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Any.do
To-do list and calendar app with separate family and team plans
- Any.do starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly). Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Any.do has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Any.do lists a web app.
- Only Any.do lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
Suits: Personal to-do lists kept in sync between phone, desktop and web
- Free
Apple Reminders
Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Apple Reminders is free. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- Apple Reminders has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates and kanban boards.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- Free plan · from $0.99
beorg
Plain-text task manager for iPhone and iPad using Org mode files
- beorg starts at $0.99 per extension, or $1.49 per month for beorg Premium. Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately.
- beorg has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Things 3 lists a macOS app.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- beorg also covers notes and templates.
Suits: Emacs Org mode users who want their files on iPhone and iPad
Limits worth knowing in Things 3
- Apple devices only: the vendor states it will not work on Windows, Android, Linux or in a web browser.
- Mac, iPhone, iPad and Vision apps are separate purchases with no bundle; all four come to $109.96.
- Real-time sharing of to-dos or lists with other people is not supported.
- Only the Mac app has a free trial.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Things 3?
The alternatives to Things 3 in this directory are OmniFocus, Todoist, TickTick, Superlist, Microsoft To Do, 2Do, Actions, AgenToDo, Amazing Marvin, Any.do, Apple Reminders and beorg. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Things 3.
Is there a free alternative to Things 3?
Yes. Microsoft To Do and Apple Reminders are free to use. Todoist, TickTick, Superlist, 2Do, AgenToDo, Any.do and beorg have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Things 3 alternatives work on Windows?
The Things 3 listing does not include a Windows app. Todoist, TickTick, Microsoft To Do, Amazing Marvin and Any.do list one.
Which Things 3 alternatives work on Linux?
The Things 3 listing does not include a Linux app. Todoist, TickTick and Amazing Marvin list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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