Things 3 is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 8.5. Things 3 wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Logseq on 3.
Apple users who want a calm, personal task manager without a subscription
Students, researchers and writers who like outlines and linked daily notes
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Things 3 | Logseq |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity & Notes | Productivity & Notes |
| Category rank | #9 of 17 | #10 of 17 |
| Developer | Cultured Code | Logseq, Inc. |
| Pricing | Paid | Free |
| Usable for free | No | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | — | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | — | ✓ |
| Linux | — | ✓ |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Things 3 better than Logseq?
Things 3 is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 8.5. Things 3 wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Logseq on 3.
Which is cheaper, Things 3 or Logseq?
Things 3: One-time purchase: $9.99 iPhone, $19.99 iPad, $49.99 Mac. Logseq: Free and open source; optional Open Collective backing starts at $5 a month. On value for money, Logseq scores higher.
Do Things 3 and Logseq work on the same devices?
Only Logseq runs on Windows, Linux, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Things 3 or Logseq?
Logseq scores higher on privacy (9.6/10). App Store label: no tracking, and only crash and performance data, not linked to you. Your notes live on your device, and the beta sync is end-to-end encrypted with a password you set.
Strengths and weaknesses
Things 3
- Calm, polished design that makes planning easy
- Fast, reliable sync across Apple devices
- One-time purchase with no subscription
- Apple devices only, with no web access
- No shared lists or team collaboration
- Buying for Mac, iPhone and iPad adds up
Things 3 is the most pleasant task manager on Apple devices. Every screen is calm and clear, and Today, This Evening, Areas and headings make planning feel easy rather than fiddly. This year's updates added Siri to-do creation, Spotlight search and smarter repeating to-dos, and Things Cloud sync is reliable. The catch: there are no Windows, Android or web apps, no shared lists, and you buy each platform separately.
Full Things 3 review
Logseq
- Free and open source
- Your notes stay on your own device
- Linking, searches and plugins for building a big knowledge base
- The new database version is still in beta
- iPhone App Store version last updated in April 2024
- Android app isn't on Google Play
Logseq is a free, open-source outliner for people who think in bullet points. Each day starts with a journal page, and linking ideas with double brackets slowly builds a web of connected notes. Add tasks, saved searches, flashcards and notes on PDFs, and keep it all on your own device. A big change is underway, though: the new database version is still in beta, and the iPhone App Store app dates from 2024.
Full Logseq review
