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Ceridian Dayforce vs Things 3

Ceridian Dayforce logo

Ceridian Dayforce

Payroll & Benefits

Makes work life better

From
On request
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

  • Each has a real cost: Ceridian Dayforce outdated interface: the UI feels cluttered and dated, requiring excessive clicks to access basic information; Things 3 no team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
  • They diverge on capability: Ceridian Dayforce covers HR Management, Things 3 covers Today view.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ceridian Dayforce and Things 3 actually diverge.

Attributes where Ceridian Dayforce and Things 3 differ
AttributeCeridian DayforceThings 3
Starting priceOn request$9.99/one-time
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, MobilemacOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS
CategoryPayroll & BenefitsProductivity
Founded19922004

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Ceridian Dayforce

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Workforce Management
  • Talent Management
  • Analytics
  • Compliance
  • Salesforce

Only in Things 3

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

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Ceridian Dayforce

No use cases recorded yet. See the Ceridian Dayforce review.

Things 3

  • Schedulingnot Ceridian Dayforce
  • Appointment bookingnot Ceridian Dayforce
  • Time trackingnot Ceridian Dayforce
  • Resource managementnot Ceridian Dayforce
  • Team coordinationnot Ceridian Dayforce

Where each one falls short

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

Ceridian Dayforce

  • Outdated interface: the UI feels cluttered and dated, requiring excessive clicks to access basic information
  • Complex implementation: full deployments require several months and significant internal resources creating barriers for smaller organizations
  • Limited AI recruiting: built-in ATS lacks native AI candidate matching and automated screening compared to specialized tools
  • Variable support quality: payroll support is reliable but account issues receive inadequate help requiring escalation
  • Update disruptions: system updates occasionally cause instability and workflow disruptions requiring staff retraining

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

Ceridian Dayforce

On request
  • Dayforce$undefined/month
    • Core HR
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

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 Ceridian Dayforce if

  • You need hr management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want payroll.
Ceridian Dayforce 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 Ceridian Dayforce or Things 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Ceridian Dayforce starts at On request 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, Ceridian Dayforce or Things 3?
Ceridian Dayforce starts at On request and Things 3 at $9.99/one-time.
Does Ceridian Dayforce or Things 3 run on more platforms?
Ceridian Dayforce runs on Web, Mobile. Things 3 runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
What can Ceridian Dayforce do that Things 3 cannot?
Ceridian Dayforce covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits, Workforce Management. Things 3 covers Today view, Projects and areas, Quick entry, Tags. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ceridian Dayforce: Does Dayforce support global payroll processing?

Yes, Dayforce supports native and partner-led global payroll in over 200 countries with multi-currency processing and local tax compliance, making it valuable for multinational organizations.

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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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Ceridian Dayforce: What is Dayforce's continuous payroll calculation?

Dayforce processes payroll data in real-time as employees clock in and out, unlike platforms that batch-process payroll overnight. When a manager approves a timecard, the payroll impact is immediately visible.

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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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Ceridian Dayforce: Does Dayforce include workforce scheduling?

Yes, Dayforce offers advanced scheduling, time and attendance tracking, labor forecasting, and shift bidding with mobile clock-in/out using geofencing and AI-optimized schedules to reduce overtime and compliance risks.

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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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Ceridian Dayforce: How long does Dayforce implementation take?

Full Dayforce deployments typically require several months and dedicated internal resources. The complex, time-intensive implementation process creates significant barriers for resource-limited organizations.

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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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Ceridian Dayforce: Does Dayforce include built-in recruiting features?

Dayforce includes a built-in ATS, but the native AI candidate matching and automated screening are limited compared to specialized recruiting tools, requiring supplementary solutions for advanced talent acquisition.

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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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