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Top To-do Lists & Task Managers like Things 3

The most popular alternative to Things 3 is Todoist, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to Things 3 are TickTick, Microsoft To Do, Any.do, and Superlist.

Most alternatives to Things 3 are in the To-do Lists & Task Managers category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Todoist is a task manager by Doist that captures tasks quickly with natural language dates, such as every Monday at 9am, and organizes them into projects, sections, labels and filters. It runs on almost every platform, offers list, board and calendar layouts, supports shared projects for small teams and integrates with calendars, email and many other apps.

    12 Todoist alternatives

    Pros

    • Fast natural language capture for dates and recurring tasks
    • Runs on almost every platform with reliable sync
    • Projects, labels and filters scale from simple to complex lists

    Cons

    • Several useful features are limited to paid plans
    • Collaboration is basic for larger team projects
    • No built-in time tracking without integrations
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  2. TickTick is a cross-platform to-do app that combines tasks and checklists with a built-in calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro focus timer. It understands dates typed in natural language, offers list, Kanban and timeline views, and a Premium subscription unlocks the full calendar views and higher limits.

    11 TickTick alternatives

    Pros

    • Tasks, calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer in one app
    • Natural language dates speed up task entry
    • Available on nearly every platform, including browser extensions

    Cons

    • Full calendar views require Premium
    • The packed feature set can make the interface feel busy
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  3. Microsoft To Do is a free task manager, the successor to Wunderlist, that syncs lists, reminders and recurring tasks across devices with a Microsoft account. Its My Day view helps pick what to tackle today, lists can be shared with family or colleagues, and flagged Outlook emails and Planner tasks show up next to personal to-dos.

    9 Microsoft To Do alternatives

    Pros

    • Completely free with a Microsoft account
    • My Day view keeps daily planning simple
    • Flagged Outlook emails and Planner tasks appear next to your to-dos

    Cons

    • No board or timeline views for organizing projects
    • Few integrations outside the Microsoft ecosystem
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
  4. Any.do is a task manager and daily planner that brings lists, reminders and a calendar together, with a planning routine to review what lies ahead each day. It syncs across mobile, desktop and the web, can send reminders through WhatsApp, and offers shared spaces for families and small teams on paid plans.

    10 Any.do alternatives

    Pros

    • Lists, reminders and calendar combined in a clean app
    • Daily planning routine helps review the day ahead
    • Reminders can be delivered through WhatsApp

    Cons

    • Many useful features sit behind the Premium subscription
    • Less suited to complex projects than full task managers
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  5. Superlist is a task and notes app co-founded by Wunderlist creator Christian Reber, where each list doubles as a document mixing text, headings and checkable tasks. Lists can be shared for real-time collaboration, tasks can be pulled in from Slack and Gmail, and AI features can draft a list from a short prompt.

    9 Superlist alternatives

    Pros

    • Lists double as documents mixing notes and tasks
    • Real-time collaboration on shared lists
    • Pulls tasks in from Slack and Gmail

    Cons

    • Younger app with fewer advanced features than established rivals
    • Smaller integration catalog than established task managers
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  6. Remember The Milk is an online to-do service launched in 2005 and available on the web, desktop and mobile. Smart Add understands dates, priorities, tags and lists typed in a single line, smart lists save advanced searches, and reminders can arrive by email, text message or push notification. A Pro subscription unlocks extras such as subtasks and wider sharing.

    7 Remember The Milk alternatives

    Pros

    • Smart Add parses dates, tags and priorities from a single line
    • Smart lists save advanced searches as dynamic views
    • Reminders by email, text message or push notification

    Cons

    • Interface looks dated next to newer to-do apps
    • Subtasks and wider sharing require the Pro plan
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
  7. Google Tasks is a free, minimal task manager tied to your Google account. Tasks can be created from Gmail messages, appear on their dates in Google Calendar and sync to the mobile apps, with support for subtasks, due dates and repeating tasks. It suits people who want basic lists inside Google Workspace rather than a full productivity system.

    8 Google Tasks alternatives

    Pros

    • Free and built into Gmail and Google Calendar
    • Turns an email into a task in a couple of clicks
    • Minimal interface with practically no learning curve

    Cons

    • No labels, priority levels or advanced filters
    • Very limited sharing and collaboration options
    • No dedicated desktop app
    Cost / License
    FreeProprietary
  8. Fantastical is a calendar app from Flexibits, first built for Apple devices and now also available on Windows, that creates events and reminders from plain sentences such as lunch with Sam Friday at noon. It combines Google, iCloud and Exchange calendars, adds calendar sets, weather and meeting proposals, and a Premium subscription unlocks Openings booking pages.

    8 Fantastical alternatives

    Pros

    • Natural language input turns plain sentences into events
    • Combines Google, iCloud and Exchange calendars in one view
    • Calendar sets switch between work and personal contexts

    Cons

    • Many features require a Premium subscription
    • No Android app, unlike most rival calendar apps
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary

Things 3 vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of Things 3, compared with its most popular alternatives.

Things 3 vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsCross-device syncDaily planningOffline modeRecurring tasksReminders
Things 3PaidMac, iPhone
TodoistFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android, Browser extension
TickTickFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Browser extension
Microsoft To DoFreeWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
Any.doFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Browser extension
SuperlistFreemiumWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android

Things 3 alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Things 3?

The most popular alternative to Things 3 is Todoist: Cross-platform task manager with natural language input. Other great alternatives are TickTick, Microsoft To Do, Any.do, and Superlist.

Is there a free alternative to Things 3?

Yes, 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Todoist, TickTick, Microsoft To Do, and Any.do.

Is there an open source alternative to Things 3?

No open source alternative to Things 3 is listed yet.

Is Things 3 free?

No, Things 3 is a paid app.

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