The best Things 3 alternatives in 2026
Things 3 scores 8.8 and ranks #5 in Productivity & Notes. It's not for everyone: skip it if you use Windows or Android, or need to share tasks with others. Here's every alternative we rank, and exactly where each one is stronger or weaker.
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- Better value +1.7
- More features +1.4
- More private +0.8
Best for: People who want tasks, habits and a journal in one private, free app
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- Better value +1.4
- More features +1.3
- Weaker design -1.2
- More private +0.7
Best for: Writers, students and researchers building a long-term personal knowledge base
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- More features +1.0
- Less private -0.8
- Better value +0.6
- Weaker design -0.4
Best for: People and small teams who want a fast, reliable task list on every device
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- More features +1.7
- Less private -1.4
- Slower -1.2
- Better value +0.8
Best for: Teams who want docs, wikis and task boards in one place
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- Less private -1.8
- More features +1.2
- Weaker design -1.2
- Better value +1.1
Best for: Students and planners who want tasks, calendar, habits and focus in one app
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- Slower -1.0
- Less private -0.8
- More features +0.6
Best for: Writers and Apple users who want beautiful notes and docs with little effort
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- Weaker design -1.5
- Better value +1.3
- Slower -1.0
- Fewer features -0.6
Best for: iPhone and iPad users who want a quick, private notepad with handwriting
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- Weaker design -1.9
- Slower -1.9
- Less private -1.7
- Better value +1.2
Best for: Students and tablet users who take handwritten or mixed-media notes
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- Worse value -2.4
- Less private -2.2
- Slower -1.9
- Weaker design -1.7
Best for: Long-time users with large archives of clipped articles and scanned documents
Still deciding on Things 3?Read our full review, pros and cons.