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Clearbit vs Things 3

Clearbit logo

Clearbit

Software

B2B data enrichment and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Things 3 logo

Things 3

Software

The award-winning personal task manager

From
$9.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Clearbit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clearbit pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model; Things 3 no team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
  • They diverge on capability: Clearbit covers Company enrichment, Things 3 covers Today view.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clearbit and Things 3 differ
AttributeClearbitThings 3
Starting priceFree$9.99/one-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, APImacOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS
Founded20152004

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Clearbit

  • Company enrichment
  • Contact enrichment
  • Lead scoring
  • Reveal (website visitors)
  • Forms shortening
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

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.

Clearbit

  • Lead enrichmentnot Things 3
  • Account targetingnot Things 3
  • Personalizationnot Things 3
  • Lead scoringnot Things 3

Things 3

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

Where each one falls short

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

Clearbit

  • Pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model
  • Batch enrichment has per-row cost that adds up quickly for large datasets
  • Limited data for smaller or private companies
  • Now integrated into HubSpot as Breeze Intelligence, may affect standalone availability

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

Clearbit

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Clearbit review.

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 Clearbit if

  • You need company enrichment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want contact enrichment.
Clearbit 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 Clearbit or Things 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Clearbit 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, Clearbit or Things 3?
Clearbit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Clearbit and $9.99/one-time for Things 3.
Does Clearbit or Things 3 run on more platforms?
Clearbit runs on Web, API. Things 3 runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
Can I use Clearbit for free?
Yes. Clearbit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Things 3 starts at $9.99/one-time.
What is Clearbit best used for?
Clearbit is most often used for lead enrichment, account targeting, personalization, lead scoring. Of those, lead enrichment and account targeting are not what Things 3 is typically brought in for.
What can Clearbit do that Things 3 cannot?
Clearbit covers Company enrichment, Contact enrichment, Lead scoring, Reveal (website visitors). Things 3 covers Today view, Projects and areas, Quick entry, Tags.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clearbit: Does Clearbit offer a free tier?

Yes. The first 50 real-time lookups are free. After that, usage-based pricing applies with 500 free credits included in subscription plans.

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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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Clearbit: How does Clearbit batch enrichment pricing work?

Batch enrichment costs $0.30 USD per row, with totals rounded to $5 increments. Bulk batch discounts are not available, but large volumes can negotiate lower rates through monthly/annual subscription to the Enrichment API.

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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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Clearbit: What data does Clearbit provide?

Clearbit maintains information on over 20 million companies with over 100 rich attributes including demographic and technographic data, industry classification, and company size information.

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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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Clearbit: Is there an API available?

Yes. Clearbit offers REST APIs for real-time enrichment and bulk batch processing, allowing direct integration into applications and workflows.

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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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