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Kanbanize vs Things 3

Kanbanize logo

Kanbanize

Project Management

Enterprise Kanban software for agile teams

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: Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing; Things 3 no team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
  • They diverge on capability: Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Things 3 covers Today view.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Kanbanize and Things 3 differ
AttributeKanbanizeThings 3
Starting priceOn request$9.99/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS
CategoryProject ManagementProductivity
Founded20122004

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 Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards
  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Workflow automation
  • Analytics
  • Timeline
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • Slack

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.

Kanbanize

  • Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot Things 3
  • Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot Things 3

Things 3

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kanbanize

  • No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
  • Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
  • SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
  • File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
  • A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

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

Kanbanize

On request
  • Team$149/month
    • 15 users
    • Unlimited boards
    • Kanban analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • SSO
    • Advanced security

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 Kanbanize if

  • You need kanban boards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want portfolio kanban.
Kanbanize 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 Kanbanize or Things 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Kanbanize 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, Kanbanize or Things 3?
Kanbanize starts at On request and Things 3 at $9.99/one-time.
Does Kanbanize or Things 3 run on more platforms?
Kanbanize runs on Web, Ios, Android. Things 3 runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
What is Kanbanize best used for?
Kanbanize is most often used for kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams, linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows. Of those, kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams and linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows are not what Things 3 is typically brought in for.
What can Kanbanize do that Things 3 cannot?
Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Portfolio Kanban, Workflow automation, Analytics. Things 3 covers Today view, Projects and areas, Quick entry, Tags. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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