Things
culturedcode.com
Award-winning personal task manager for Mac and iOS
Alternative to Todoist
TickTick
Taskwarrior
On this page: About · In their words · Where it fits · Compare · Information · Alternatives (3) · Related tools (4) · FAQ
About Things
Things is a beautifully designed GTD-style task manager exclusive to Apple platforms: projects, areas, headings and a Today view with an evening section, refined over a decade with two Apple Design Awards.
Published 2026-08-06 · Links checked 2026-09-16
Things in their own words
“Things is the award-winning personal task manager that helps you plan your day, manage your projects, and make real progress toward your goals.”
— official site (homepage description), checked
Where Things fits
Things is tagged #todo, #gtd, #apple. Each tag links to every listed tool that shares it.
- #todo — 3 listed tools share this tag, including Todoist, TickTick
- #gtd — 2 listed tools share this tag, including Todoist
- #apple — the only listing with this tag so far
Things is one of 77 Productivity tools listed on ToolDock. Also in Productivity: Whereby, Tana, ChatPDF — see the Productivity ranking (neutral, stable positions; no paid placement).
Compare Things with Productivity tools
Side-by-side pages use listing facts only: pricing, shared and unique tags, official-site facts where available, and verification dates.
| Tool | Pricing | Shared tags | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemium | #todo #gtd | Things vs Todoist → | |
| Freemium | #todo | Things vs TickTick → |
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Things alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
What is Things?
Things is a Productivity tool: Award-winning personal task manager for Mac and iOS. It is listed on ToolDock with a direct link to its official site.
Is Things free?
Things is listed as paid on ToolDock — no free tier is on record. Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see the official website for current details.
What are the best Things alternatives?
Alternatives to Things listed on ToolDock (matched by shared tags and category) include Todoist, TickTick, Taskwarrior. See the full list of Things alternatives.