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Lazy vs Things 3

Lazy logo

Lazy

Software

Simple task management that actually works

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 Lazy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Lazy access restricted behind extended waitlist; Things 3 no team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
  • They diverge on capability: Lazy covers Today focus, Things 3 covers Today view.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Lazy and Things 3 differ
AttributeLazyThings 3
Starting priceFree$9.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOSmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS
Founded20192004

Identical on both: 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 Lazy

  • Today focus
  • Simple task lists
  • Natural language input
  • Widgets
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Calendar
  • iCloud sync
  • Cloud deployment

Only in Things 3

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

Both cover

  • Shortcuts
  • Ios support
  • Macos support

What people use each for

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

Lazy

  • Productivitynot Things 3
  • Collaborationnot Things 3
  • Task managementnot Things 3
  • Organizationnot Things 3

Things 3

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

Where each one falls short

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

Lazy

  • Access restricted behind extended waitlist
  • Mobile app read-only, limiting full-time mobile use
  • Slow product development cycle with limited feature updates
  • Customer support difficult to reach with poor ticketing system

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

Lazy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited tasks
    • Today focus
    • Basic lists
  • Pro$4/month
    • Recurring tasks
    • Calendar sync
    • Themes

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 Lazy if

  • You need today focus.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS.
  • You also want simple task lists.
Lazy 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 Lazy or Things 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Lazy 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, Lazy or Things 3?
Lazy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Lazy and $9.99/one-time for Things 3.
Does Lazy or Things 3 run on more platforms?
Lazy runs on Web, iOS. Things 3 runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
Can I use Lazy for free?
Yes. Lazy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Things 3 starts at $9.99/one-time.
What is Lazy best used for?
Lazy is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what Things 3 is typically brought in for.
What can Lazy do that Things 3 cannot?
Lazy covers Today focus, Simple task lists, Natural language input, Widgets. Things 3 covers Today view, Projects and areas, Quick entry, Tags. Both handle Shortcuts, Ios support, Macos support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lazy: What integrations does Lazy support?

Lazy integrates with Notion for direct content capture, includes GPT integration for AI-powered note analysis, and supports content clipping from articles, Twitter, videos, and other web sources.

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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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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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