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BoldSign vs Things 3

BoldSign logo

BoldSign

Productivity

eSignature API and app for developers and teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Things 3 logo

Things 3

Productivity

The award-winning personal task manager

From
$9.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only BoldSign has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BoldSign premium plan: additional envelopes cost $0.50 each after 250/month limit; Things 3 no team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BoldSign and Things 3 actually diverge.

Attributes where BoldSign and Things 3 differ
AttributeBoldSignThings 3
Starting priceFree$9.99/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS
FoundedUnknown2004

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BoldSign

Nothing recorded that Things 3 does not also cover.

Only in Things 3

  • Today view
  • Projects and areas
  • Quick entry
  • Tags
  • Calendar integration
  • Apple Calendar
  • Siri
  • Shortcuts

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BoldSign

  • eSignature automationnot Things 3
  • Contract signingnot Things 3

Things 3

  • Schedulingnot BoldSign
  • Appointment bookingnot BoldSign
  • Time trackingnot BoldSign
  • Resource managementnot BoldSign
  • Team coordinationnot BoldSign

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BoldSign

  • Premium plan: additional envelopes cost $0.50 each after 250/month limit
  • Monthly billing costs 60-85% more than yearly billing (no 40% discount)
  • Enterprise API requires minimum $30/month

Things 3

  • No team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
  • Apple ecosystem only, with no Windows, Android, or web version
  • No third-party app integrations beyond Apple's ecosystem
  • Cannot attach files or images to tasks, only text notes
  • No time blocking or calendar integration for scheduling tasks into specific time slots

Pricing, plan by plan

BoldSign

Free
  • EssentialFree
    • 25 envelopes/month
    • 2 templates
    • No additional users
  • Growth$5/month yearly
    • 50 envelopes/month
    • 10 templates
  • Business$15/month yearly
    • Unlimited envelopes
    • Unlimited templates
    • SSO
  • Premium$99/month yearly
    • 250 envelopes/month
    • Unlimited users

Things 3

$9.99/one-time
  • iPhone/Watch$9.99/one-time
  • iPad$19.99/one-time
  • Mac$49.99/one-time

Which should you pick?

Choose BoldSign if

  • You want to start without paying.
BoldSign review

Choose Things 3 if

  • You need today view.
  • You work on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
  • You also want projects and areas.
Things 3 review

Questions people ask

Is BoldSign or Things 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. BoldSign starts at Free and Things 3 at $9.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BoldSign or Things 3?
BoldSign has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BoldSign and $9.99/one-time for Things 3.
Does BoldSign or Things 3 run on more platforms?
BoldSign runs on Web. Things 3 runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
Can I use BoldSign for free?
Yes. BoldSign has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Things 3 starts at $9.99/one-time.
What is BoldSign best used for?
BoldSign is most often used for esignature automation, contract signing. Of those, esignature automation and contract signing are not what Things 3 is typically brought in for.
What can BoldSign do that Things 3 cannot?
Things 3 covers Today view, Projects and areas, Quick entry, Tags.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BoldSign: Does BoldSign offer a free plan?

BoldSign's Essential plan is free and includes 25 envelopes per month, 2 templates, and basic features like audit trails and authentication.

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Things 3: Does Things 3 support team collaboration?

No. Things 3 is designed for individual use only with no task sharing, team workspaces, task assignment, or commenting features.

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BoldSign: How much does the BoldSign Growth plan cost?

The Growth plan costs $5 per month per user with annual billing or $15 per month per user with monthly billing, including 50 envelopes/month per user.

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Things 3: What platforms does Things 3 run on?

Things 3 is exclusive to Apple devices: macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS. There is no Windows, Android, or web version.

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BoldSign: What are the overage fees for BoldSign's Premium plan?

The Premium plan includes 250 envelopes per month for $99-$138/month, with additional envelopes charged at $0.75 per envelope.

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Things 3: How much does Things 3 cost?

Things 3 uses a one-time purchase model: $9.99 for iPhone/Watch, $19.99 for iPad, and $49.99 for Mac. Total cost for all platforms is approximately $80 with no subscription required.

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BoldSign: How much does BoldSign charge for API access?

BoldSign's Enterprise API costs $0.75 per envelope with a minimum charge of $30/month and includes 40 envelopes and 2 application users.

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Things 3: Does Things 3 sync across devices?

Yes. Things Cloud keeps your to-dos in sync across all your Apple devices automatically. There is no extra cost for cloud synchronization.

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Things 3: Can you attach files or images to tasks in Things 3?

No. Things 3 does not support attachments. You can only add notes (text) to tasks.

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